ACADEMIC ADVISING Davidson-Davie Community College recognizes that academic advising is an essential component of the educational experience and to student success. The Office of Academic Advising takes a proactive approach to assisting students with educational planning and helping students establish realistic academic and career goals. Advisors provide academic support to equip students with the tools and skills to successfully achieve their academic, personal, and career goals.
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC ADVISING Davidson Campus B.E. Mendenhall Jr. Building Student Success Center, 2nd floor phone: 336.224.4705 email: Advise@davidsondavie.edu
Davie Campus Administration Building, Room 105 phone: 336.751.2885
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS:
HOW CAN YOUR ADVISOR HELP YOU?
• Schedule and keep advising appointments
• Assist with appropriate course selection
• Actively participate in the process and the conversation about your academic plan and college experience
• Placement test score interpretation
• Follow through on advising recommendations in a timely manner • Regularly use Starfish and Academic Planning tools for ongoing communication with your advisor and monitoring your progress • Clarify personal goals and provide your advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities
• Develop an academic plan • Advising for student-athletes • Advising for international students • Degree audits • Program changes • Early alert advising and monitoring • Academic recovery advising • Connect students with campus resources
• Prepare for each meeting with your advisor
• Transfer advising
• Review your educational plan each semester and track your progress toward completing degree requirements
• University and college visits • Transfer fairs • College transfer workshops
ACADEMIC ADVISOR INFORMATION You are assigned an advisor once you choose an academic program. Advisor Name Office Phone & Email
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