Advising

Consistent with Mount Aloysius College’s Mission Statement, the Advising department in the Office of Student Success and Persistence is committed to combining education for life with preparation for professional excellence. This office is responsible for coordinating the course registration process for all incoming first-year students, as well as assigning all of the students to an academic advisor. This office is also responsible for ensuring student-learning outcomes in Advising. We also closely monitor our students’ academic performance to ensure their educational satisfaction. Academic excellence is our priority; personal attention contributes to students’ educational, career and personal achievements. 

1. Ask questions when you don’t understand

2. Know who your advisor is. This information can be found on the Student tab of the Portal

3. Explore your career options with your advisor based on your choice of major

4. Be aware of the requirements for your degree and course work required to graduate from your degree program

5. Become familiar and aware of all responsibilities within your chosen academic program

6. Keep your advisor informed about things like schedule changes, academic problems, change of major, etc.

7. Prepare in advance for every meeting with your advisor, including having possible course options outlined for registration advising

8. Keep advising appointments to discuss ideas and questions about your degree program

9. Utilize all referrals made by your advisor to ensure your academic success