Academic Advising
There are many tools on the advising portion of the website that new students can use to help them succeed at Mount Aloysius College. To access the student success and advising page on the College’s website,
Once on the advising page, new students will have access to multiple sources of helpful information. This includes:
A calendar of important dates
Tips on how to be successful
Important campus resources
Answers to frequently asked questions
The contact information for your academic advisor
Some things to remember:
You must be scheduled for at least 12 credits per semester to be considered a full-time student.
You must pass at least 24 credits per year to continue being eligible for financial aid.
In most bachelor’s programs, to graduate on time you must average 15 credits per semester.
Periodically check the MyMAC Portal for updates to your schedule, on occasion there are classroom or building changes made over the summer.
Navigate
Navigate is our Student Success Management System. It brings together students, staff, advisors, faculty, and others in a collaborative network to holistically support students across the college journey. Students will be able to schedule appointments, contact resources on campus, set up study groups, and more – all from an app on their phone.
Learning Commons
The Learning Commons is located on the first floor of the Library. It provides academic assistance to students free of charge. Some of the services offered through the Learning Commons include peer tutoring and professional tutoring.
Peer Tutoring
Peer tutoring is provided for numerous classes throughout the semester. These sessions are held by another student who has already taken the class, done well in it, and been recommended by their professor. The first step in obtaining a peer tutor is to fill out the request for a tutor form. After you submit the form, you will be matched with a tutor for your class and you can use Tutortrac to schedule your appointments with your tutor. Tutoring sessions can be conducted face-to-face or virtually.
Professional Tutoring
The Learning Commons also offers professional tutors for writing, English, math, religious studies, psychology, health sciences, and nursing. The professional tutors are located in the Learning Commons on the first floor of the library. To set up an appointment with a professional tutor, determine which tutor you need to see, and follow the steps in Navigate to schedule appointments with your tutor. Tutoring services can be conducted face-to-face or virtually.