All students may meet with an advisor to discuss educational goals, academic progress, degree and course requirements, and semester schedules. Advising is required prior to registration for students who have 24 credits or fewer.
BY WHOM?
If you are a liberal arts or undeclared major, you are advised by a counselor. If you have declared a major, you are advised by a faculty advisor in that department.
| WHEN? | |
| On a walk-in basis if you are advised by a counselor | |
| By scheduling an appointment if you have declared a major |
Advising dates can be found http://www.delmar.edu/registration.html.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT? Check that you have these items with you for your advising appointment.
- A tentative list of the classes you want to take
- If you are planning on transferring, a copy of the other college's catalog
- Your college transcripts (if you are transfering to Del Mar College)
WHERE DO I GO?
The counselors are in the Harvin Center, Room 127, on the East Campus
and in the Coleman Center, Room 144, on the West Campus.
For other majors, when you schedule for your appointment, you will be
told where to report.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?
To get the most out of your advising appointment, here are some suggestions:
- Be willing to share with your advisor.
- Evaluate progress in current clases. Seek suggestions from advisor.
- Think how current and future classes prepare you for your chosen career and life goals.
- Review the suggested educational plan for your major in the catalog.
- Select electives that will advance your goals.
- Prepare a list of questions to discuss with advisor.
- See "What should I bring to my Appointment?"
- Be on time.
NOW THAT I'VE ENROLLED IN CLASS, HOW CAN I DO WELL?
Note taking hints:
http://www.arc.sbc.edu/notes.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/makinggrade/notetaking.html
http://www.academictips.org/acad/literature/notetaking.html
Test taking suggestions:
http://www.public.asu.edu/~ickpl/test-taking.htm
http://caps.unc.edu/TestTake.html
http://www.eop.mu.edu/study/MathFinal.html
Time Management:http://www.gmu.edu/gmu/personal/time.html
http://www.acollegeguide.com/time-management.html
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html
WHY?
Del Mar College is devoted to helping you achieve your educational goals. Advising is an important part of our commitment to you. Through advising, we can:
- provide you with current,accurate information about your degree plan and college policies and procedures
- assist you in locating career and transfer information
- suggest study skills to help you achieve your academic potential
- recommend appropriate college services to support your needs
- suggest co-curricular activities, such as participating in Student Government, that enhance your classroom experiences
What if I have other questions?
For more information you can contact me by calling 698-1292 or send e-mail to: ppudelk@delmar.edu