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Throughout your college years you are sure to have questions about your intended major.
When this happens, you can turn to your assigned academic advisor for guidance.
In a higher education setting, you will not meet with your academic advisor as often as
you met with your guidance counselor in high school. However, your advisor is an
important part of the support system that will help you stay on track in order to graduate
on time.
To complete your degree program, you must adhere to certain major requirements. A
meeting with an academic advisor within your first first few weeks on campus can help
identify the courses you must complete and when they are available.
An advisor can also walk you through the school's course selection process so that you
know how to sign up for or withdraw from classes on your own.While your school's Web
site may provide a wealth of information on academic requirements and course selection,
meeting face-to-face with your advisor gives you an opportunity to voice your concerns
and get feedback. For example, in the event that you are struggling with a particular
subject, an advisor can help identify a solution to your academic troubles, such as
referring you to the school's on-campus tutoring center.