How Advising Works

Students are encouraged to seek advice from multiple advisors to ensure greater fulfillment of individual needs. Below is a guide to the advisement process.

Role of the Student in Advisement Process

We expect you to:

• Know what your degree requirements are.

• Update and follow your Digital Program of Study

• Monitor your academic progress, which includes knowing what courses have been completed, what courses remain, and what good academic standing means.

• Be aware of policies and procedures that guide your undergraduate study.

• Consult regularly with your advisors, especially before every registration period.

Role of the Undergraduate Advisors

You can expect the following from MCC advising staff:

• Advisors can communicate the philosophy of the academic program and will be knowledgeable about the policies and procedures that guide your undergraduate study.

• Advisors will provide information and advice about course offerings and other academic options in order to help you customize and make the program meaningful.

• Advisors will be available and respond in a timely manner to inquiries.

• Advisors will help you navigate the University systems and processes.

The best way to schedule an appointment with your primary advisor is to schedule directly via your advisor’s NYU Connect Calendar Link. Students are encouraged to email comm.advisors@nyu.edu with any questions. 

Faculty

All students are encouraged to take the initiative and build a scholarly advising relationship with faculty members. This is best done by contacting faculty individually to start a dialogue based on shared areas of interest; you can find faculty profiles on the MCC web site. Students may meet with faculty to discuss coursework, possible thesis topics if applying to the Honors program, gain advice about further study, etc.