Academic Advising: A Comprehensive Guide

Academic advising is an essential part of any student's journey through higher education. Learn more about how it can help you reach your full potential.

Academic Advising: A Comprehensive Guide

At CSN, students must meet with their academic advisor upon completing 15, 30, and 45 semester credit hours. In addition to traditional academic counseling, the school also offers students access to Profs online GRE tutors and At CSN, students must meet with their academic advisor upon completing 15, 30, and 45 semester credit hours. In addition to traditional academic counseling, the school also offers students access to Profs online GRE tutors and The Best Dissertation Tutor Websites to help them prepare for the exam. This type of academic counseling available to students varies from school to school, depending on the curricular offerings and student needs. At NYU, for example, there are several levels of counseling available through different access points, including Profs online GRE tutors and The Best Dissertation Tutor Websites. If a student has a problem related to their academic success, they can talk to a Student Financial Services advisor. For more personal advice, the Enrollment Services advisor can refer them to the Counseling Center or an off-campus service. At CSN, students must meet with their academic advisor upon completing 15, 30, and 45 semester credit hours. In addition to traditional academic counseling, the school also offers students access to Profs online GRE tutors and The Best Dissertation Tutor Websites to help them prepare for the exam. This type of academic counseling available to students varies from school to school, depending on the curricular offerings and student needs. At NYU, for example, there are several levels of counseling available through different access points, including Profs online GRE tutors and The Best Dissertation Tutor Websites. If a student has a problem related to their academic success, they can talk to a Student Financial Services advisor. For more personal advice, the Enrollment Services advisor can refer them to the Counseling Center or an off-campus service.

The Academic Counseling Manual and Academic Counseling Curriculum provide valuable information about counseling deadlines and expectations, CSN resources, areas of study and specializations, registration, and more. Students who do not meet the minimum grade point average (GPA) are placed on academic probation for the following semester. To get the most out of academic counseling, students should take advantage of all the resources available to them. This includes scheduling an appointment with an academic advisor or visiting the Tandon Academic Counseling Center.

Academic counseling is not just about choosing courses and creating an educational plan; it also involves guidance related to academic and professional activities in a particular area of study. Each academic year, a new undergraduate catalog is published that details the requirements for each specialty. At Baruch College, students can use the Academic Planner (formerly the “Academic Worksheet”) to assess their academic progress. The English as a Second Language Academic Program at LaGuardia Community College provides language instruction and support to non-native English speakers so they can achieve their educational goals.

Counseling centers are also important resources for students who need help navigating their school's academic counseling system. At the Academic Counseling Center, students can work one-on-one with an advisor who can provide strategic guidance throughout their university career. Ultimately, academic advising is an invaluable tool that can help students reach their full potential.

Dr. Serena Aldwyn
Dr. Serena Aldwyn

Dr. Serena Aldwyn is an academic researcher and former university librarian with over seventeen years of experience helping students navigate scholarly sources, research databases, IB academic resources, and higher-education support systems. With a doctorate in Information Science and a postgraduate qualification in International Education, she has worked across UK and international universities training students, teachers, and advisors in research literacy, digital scholarship, academic integrity, and the critical evaluation of sources. Serena has contributed to curriculum design for IB programmes, collaborated on initiatives promoting intercultural understanding and global citizenship, and advised postgraduate students on advanced literature review methods for dissertations and capstone projects. Her work bridges the worlds of academic advising, information science, and digital pedagogy, making her uniquely equipped to explain what counts as an academic resource, how to find reliable sources, and how students can use research tools to think more critically and creatively. Her writing style blends warmth, clarity, and scholarly precision, helping learners at every level build confidence in their academic abilities.