Find out the name of your advisor (from your Wildcats Online account, the Holland Academic Success Center, an academic dean, or the Registrar’s Office).
Make an appointment to see your advisor.
Introduce yourself to your advisor.
Before your appointment with your advisor:
Review the catalog (on-line) and read the specific requirements which must be completed within your major/endorsement.
Print a copy or review your unofficial transcript from Wildcats Online and bring notes to the meeting with your advisor.
Make a list of possible future courses you wish to enroll in and jot down specific questions about the courses and your future plans.
During your appointment, visit with your advisor concerning:
Your life and career plans, academic goals, major field interest areas and electives.
Present the outline of your course work and talk about the time frame for program, course or degree completion.
Discuss the specific or general requirements which you have noted from your catalog with your advisor. Ask for clarification.
Prior to pre-registration:
Make an appointment with your advisor.
Check on-line class schedule choices.
Review the class schedule and prepare a preliminary semester schedule.
Review with your advisor:
The courses for the next registration period recorded on your preliminary schedule.
How your next semester’s classes fit in with your overall program.
Receive registration instructions from your advisor and follow posted information.
Don't forget:
Periodically stop by and inform your advisor about how you are getting along.
If you have a double major or endorsement it is a good idea to have an academic advisor for both fields of study.