Mandatory Advising Policy

Mandatory Advising Policy

Approved By and Date:	Board of Trustees	12-08-2022
	Executive Leadership Team	05-23-2022
	ICORE	04-25-2022

Stanly Community College recognizes the value of academic advising in student success. The College has determined the need for mandatory advising to establish a clear academic plan and develop an advisor-advisee relationship. 

Mandatory Advising Procedures

Approved By and Date:	Executive Leadership Team	05-23-2022
	ICORE	04-25-2022

1. All Curriculum and College and Career Readiness (CCR) students will attend a mandatory New Student Orientation (NSO) to gather vital information for their success with their chosen studies. Curriculum NSO sessions will be available online.  CCR sessions will be provided face-to-face due to the need to test during the orientation.
2. During the NSO sessions students will be provided an overview of the College’s requirements, academic support and career/program of study selections. 
3. During the Curriculum student’s advising session the student’s Success Coach will assist the student with the creation of a master academic plan for the desired credential level. The plan will be entered into the College’s Student Success database system allowing access for the student, advisor and appropriate college staff and faculty.
4. The student will meet before registration with his/her advisor to ensure his/her satisfactory progression with the master academic plan and determine the appropriate courses for the upcoming semester.
5.  If the student encounters difficulties that impede his/her progress, he/she will need to meet as soon as possible with his/her advisor or with the appropriate school’s counselor. During this meeting the student will receive guidance on how to address the issues and progress.