Academic Advising
The Academic Advising Office provides comprehensive student centered services designed to empower students to identify and accomplish their educational and career goals.
Academic advisors are available on all three campuses to meet with students regarding a process and timeline for achieving their goals, which may include:
- initial advising for first time in college students
- transfer advising for students entering with earned college credits
- placement test score interpretation
- identification of bachelor’s degree pre-requisites
- program of study completion planning
- University transfer assistance
- Help with College policies and procedures
- resolution of course registration issues
- returns from suspension
- limited access program planning
Prospective and enrolled students can be seen by an advisor as a walk-in, by appointment, or via phone/email, during regular business hours throughout the academic calendar year. Students earning AA or AS degrees and certificate seeking students also meet with an advisor at various times throughout their program of study to discuss their plans for transfer or employment. Students in limited access health programs and selected AS degrees will receive an advising hold after earning 12 hours. All other degree seeking students see their advisor after earning 20 hours.
A Disability Services Coordinator is available in the Advising Office on all three campuses for students who identify as having a physical, psychological and/or learning disability(s). The Coordinator conducts in-take meetings and assessments to identify appropriate accommodations for students attending SJR State. They also track and monitor accommodations, collaborate with faculty, and host disability awareness and service training workshops.
A Student Support Ombuds is available in the Advising Office on all three campuses for students who need support and assistance. The Student Support Ombuds conducts in-take meetings and assessments to identify appropriate campus and community resources for students attending SJR State. The Student Support Ombuds Office promotes holistic student wellness through early intervention and support. The ombuds engages proactively with students to empower them to succeed at SJR State and beyond.