Academic Advising

Academic Advising

At East Georgia State College, ACADEMIC ADVISING is a collaborative process designed to help all students succeed academically; develop an appropriate educational plan leading to graduation and beyond; focus on their life beyond the college experience; and assume a responsible and proactive role in their own education.

Role of the Academic Success Advisor:

TO provide you with information on expectations for academic success and your role in the process.
TO assist you in creating an educational plan that is realistic and consistent with your overall academic goals.
TO help you understand the curriculum, graduation requirements and college policies and procedures.
TO make appropriate referrals to campus resources and encourage you to use available technology.
TO discuss transfer and career options with you.
TO hold regular office hours and respond to your emails and phone calls in a timely manner.

Role of the Advisee (YOU):

TO learn about college programs, policies and procedures.
TO check your EGSC email and reply to all correspondence that needs attention.
TO review your degree audit before each advising session and become familiar with your program and respective classes.
TO seek advisor services, if needed prior to registering for classes each semester.
TO learn how to select and schedule classes and be aware of important dates on the Academic Calendar.
TO schedule and keep advising appointments and take care of any holds on your student account.

Documents

Degrees with Distinction- Curriculum Sheets and Two-Year Academic Plans for Students Covered Under 2019-20 EGSC Catalog

* Curriculum Sheets and Two Year Degree Plans for students covered under the EGSC 2020-21 Catalog are currently being updated. Please contact the Academic Advising Staff listed below or your academic advisor for more information