Academic Advising Center
Definition of Academic Advising:
Academic advising is the process whereby advisors and students work together
to attain student educational and life goals. Through frequent communication and
collaboration, initiated by both student and advisor, students will realize
their maximum education potential. Consequently, the advisor serves as a
facilitator of communication, a coordinator of learning experiences, and an
agent of referral to other campus departments and services.
Student Guide to
Advising
What To Expect From an Advising Appointment
Among many things, you can expect an Academic Advisor to provide information regarding academic planning, assist with curriculum interpretation, and answer transfer questions, including issues regarding MACRAO and the Integrative Studies Requirement at MSU. An Academic Advisor will also be able to discuss the components of the Selective Admissions process with students. For more information on the MACRAO and General Education Core, check out these helpful PowerPoint Presentations:
Educational Development Plan (EDP)
An Educational Development Plan—EDP, for short—is an
individualized semester-by-semester class plan for reaching the student’s
intended educational goal. With this plan, the student can map out a path
to a certificate, degree, or career goal and set a timeline for attaining it.
It is a plan that will be influenced by classes offered each semester and the
student’s individual circumstances, so the student and program advisor should
re-evaluate it regularly.
How To Plan For Your Appointment
Please arrive at your academic advising appointment prepared. Spend
some time thinking about what you want out of your appointment. Have
a copy of your curriculum with you and any preparation work you may
have done. If you have credits from
another college, bringing a copy of
your transcript would be very effective.
In general, any information pertinent to your academic goals would help in making your advising experience a positive one.
How To Make an Appointment
You can make an appointment by calling 517.483.1904 or 800.644.4522, ext. 1904. Make an appointment online here.
Hours of Operation and Location of the Advising Center
Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Advising Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Gannon Building (GB), Room 204. The building is located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Shiawassee Street. For more information, you can go to www.lcc.edu/maps.
Academic Advising Online
You can contact an Academic Advisor online at eadvising@lcc.edu. It is our goal to respond within 2 business days. To better assist you, please provide all necessary information in your inquiry.
Waiver FAQ's and "How To's"
If you wish to register for a course that has
prerequisites and you have satisfied those prerequisites outside of
LCC, you may need to receive an override in order to register.
For complete information on the waiver process, including frequently
asked questions and "how to's" on applying for waivers, please visit
the Waiver Team's website here.
