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Academic Advisement
The College of Mount Saint Vincent provides each
student with an opportunity for academic
advisement.
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Academic advisement is an integral part of the educational process at the College. Through advisement the College gives concrete expression to its concern for the development of the individual student. It provides a description-making framework and ensures a growth-fostering interaction through which the student, aided by the advisor, realizes the maximum educational benefits available to her/him. As such, the academic advisement program supports the Mission of the College.
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Academic advisement seeks to assist each student in the process of developing her/his abilities, skills, interests and academic acumen through the core curriculum and a chosen major at the College of Mount Saint Vincent.
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Upon entrance each student is assigned to a faculty advisor. Academic advisement is a continuous process and its success depends largely on the relationship established between the advisor and the student. The faculty advisor meets with the student on a regular basis to discuss the choice of courses, academic progress, career goals and guides the student in formulating long range plans. Admission to some courses often depends on the completion of a prerequisite that an advisor would be aware of when assisting a student who is preparing to register for the next semester. Students who have not declared a major are assigned to an advisor who will assist the student to reach a decision by the end of sophomore year.
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WHO?
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All undergraduate enrolled students at the college are assisted by this office, both first year undergraduate students along with transfer students. Advisement is the joint responsibility of student and advisor. Regular and frequent meetings are encouraged. Students are expected to come prepared to discuss academics and plans for study, ask questions about their studies and opportunities such as internships, long range goals, and other concerns.
WHEN?
Beginning at orientation each first year student takes several placement tests to determine the entry level of core courses, such as writing, math, language and sciences. Transfer students meet with their advisor to work together on the first selection of courses and their transcripts help determine the necessary courses for scheduling purposes.
WHY?
Each student's schedule is uniquely tailored to meet the major requirements for that student and meet her/his learning needs in the process. All students study the same core curriculum but may need to take advantage of developmental or advanced courses.
HOW?
Academic advisors are assigned to each student. An advisor is usually a full time professor in a the major department that a student has selected to study. This personal one-on-one advising is key to our developmental approach to advising. Advisors are advocates for each advisee. Advisors work to assist each student in the process of defining goals and long range plans for the future. An advisor also assists each student in the planning of courses to select for each semester registration, and encourages the student to use all resources and services available for academic success and overall growth.
Some other areas of service include:
Assigning students to advisors
Advisor training and workshops
Absence referrals
Scholarship monitoring
Orientation testing and welcoming for first year and transfer students
Special High School programs with local schools
Study Abroad
Transfer credit evaluations
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" BE WISE - BE ADVISED"
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For further information or questions, please contact:
Sister Frances Keegan, SC - Director of Academic Advisement frances.keegan@mountsaintvincent.edu or call 718-405-3260
Sister Mary Donagher, SC - Transfer Student Advisor mary.donagher@mountsaintvincent.edu or call 718-405-3206