PREPARING FOR ADVISEMENT SESSIONS
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Make appointments to meet with your advisor well in advance of your registration time.
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Review Registration Preparation information.
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Know what General Education Requirements apply to you, Intellectual Foundations(IF) or GE2K. If you're not sure, logon to Degree Navigator and check your audit sheet.
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Select potential courses that satisfy a general education requirement (IF or GE2K) or pre/major requirement based on your academic capabilities. For example, if math and science are challenging areas for you, do not take these courses in the same semester.
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Check course descriptions in the Undergraduate Catalog. Note prerequisite requirements.
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Refer to the Registrar's Office Course by Term Information, determine if your desired courses are offered the upcoming semester.
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Review your Degree Navigator (student audit), and write down any questions or concerns you have regarding your major or course requirements for your session.
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Pay attention to deadlines such as last day to drop/add, tuition payment due date, refund period, course withdrawal period, graduation application deadline, refer to the Academic Calendar. If you miss one, it could cost you, both educationally and financially.
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Be careful when selecting summer and intersemester classes. Remember that you are receiving 15 weeks' worth of information in a 2 to 5 week period. The pace can be fast and furious.
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Your advisor is going to ask you about your career interests/goals. Begin thinking about this conversation before you meet with an advisor.
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Communication is the key, don’t be afraid to ask for help or discuss issues that are relevant to your educational, personal, social or career development. This is your session.
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Read any Buffalo State College material that you receive either by mail or in-person. This material often contains vital information that may be essential for your academic achievement.
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Save copies of all college documents (transcripts, drop/add forms, receipts for registration and graduation applications, change of area forms, etc.) You may need to refer to them in the future. Ask for and keep a copy of your advisement slip.
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Obtain the facts. Don’t assume that college policy advice from other students is accurate. The college holds you responsible for your academic progress.
Getting the Most Out of Your Advisement Session (printable pdf)
