Academic Advising

Academic advising is an integral part of the educational experience at Albertus Magnus College. Advisors partner with students to support academic achievement, personal growth, and progress toward degree completion. Through collaborative planning and ongoing guidance, advisors help students understand degree requirements, explore academic and career opportunities, and make informed decisions about their educational goals.

Mission and Vision

Entering first-year and transfer students are assigned a trained academic advisor who assists them in developing an academic plan and navigating the transition to college. As students progress toward degree completion, advising becomes a collaborative process involving faculty and professional staff who support academic, career, and personal development.

Students are required to meet with their academic advisor prior to registration each term and are encouraged to seek advising whenever questions or concerns arise regarding academic planning, degree requirements, or educational goals.

Advising Process

Academic Advisors are dedicated to providing holistic, student-centered advising that promotes student development, engagement, and success. Advisors serve as educators, mentors, and advocates who help students identify and build upon their strengths while navigating their academic journey. Through meaningful relationships and connections to campus resources, advisors empower students to take an active role in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals.

Students in the Accelerated Degree Program work with an academic advisor beginning prior to enrollment and throughout their degree program. Advisors assist students in evaluating prior academic experience, understanding degree requirements, selecting courses, and developing an educational plan that aligns with their academic and professional goals.

Since students in the Accelerated Degree Program are admitted directly into a program of study, a separate declaration of major is generally not required. Exceptions apply to select programs, including the LPN-to-BSN program, which have additional admission, progression, or program approval requirements.