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GET TO KNOW YOUR ADVISERS You have been assigned a graduate success adviser. The two of you will work closely to develop an academic strategy based on your intended major. In addition to academic guidance, your graduate success adviser can assist you with any financial questions or concerns regarding educational expenses
Graduate Success Adviser and Graduate Coordinator You are taking the next step in your education, and we are equipping you for success. In addition to your graduate success adviser, you will also be introduced to your graduate coordinator. The graduate coordinator’s primary job is to assist with your graduate review and go over thesis procedures. Learn more about life as a graduate student at SCAD by clicking the “Graduate Advising” link, located under the Graduate Advising channel in MySCAD. Your graduate success adviser also helps you figure out how to meet your graduation requirements. For more information, email advisement@scad.edu | 912.525.5820
adviser responsibilities > Serves as the primary resource and guide for student success > Assists students in developing educational goals and selecting a major > Recommends course selections for registration > Serves as a referral for university resources > Provides information on financial policies and resources
student responsibilities > Schedules and attends advising appointments > Becomes familiar with the policies in the SCAD catalog and Student Handbook > Follows through on actions identified in success advising or faculty advising meetings > Knows at all times their academic standing and academic needs in order to fulfill degree requirements
ADVISING APPOINTMENTS
> Learns and meets course requirements, appropriate course sequencing, and any other requirements
Use the online appointment scheduling system available in the Graduate Advising channel of MySCAD to make an appointment with your graduate success adviser. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. During peak periods of the quarter such as drop/add and registration weeks, advisers are also available on a walk-in basis. You can check walk-in advising times in the online scheduling system or by calling the advising office.
> Web registers on the assigned dates and makes all schedule changes before the end of drop/add week
To schedule an appointment, visit the MySCAD Student Workspace tab, Graduate Advising channel, and click the “Make an appointment” link. You will need to register using your SCAD
> Accepts final responsibility for all decisions > Knows and adheres to payment deadlines in order to secure future course registration > Seeks counsel on available financial resources and policies
