Academic Advising System
Students admitted to West Georgia Technical College are assigned to the Advising Center for academic advisement. The only exceptions will be Transient and Special Status Students who will be assigned to the Registrar for advisement assistance, high school students who are assigned to a High School Coordinator, and Commercial Truck Driving students who are assigned to program faculty.
Once a student completes approximately 50 percent of academic program progression and completes any needed Learning Support classes, the student will be reassigned to the appropriate faculty advisor for that program. Exceptions to faculty advisor reassignment:
- Healthcare Science and Healthcare Assistant students will be assigned to the Advising Center until they change their program or are accepted into a degree or diploma healthcare program;
- Technical Specialist students will remain under the advising services of the Student Advising Center until they transfer or change programs.
Enrolled credit students may access Self Service Banner Web at any time to identify whether they are assigned to the Advising Center or have been transferred to their program faculty advisor. Status or program changes may involve advisor reassignment, so students making such changes should contact the Office of Admissions.
The role of all academic advisors is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans that are compatible with their life goals. The ultimate responsibility for making informed decisions about life goals and educational plans rests with the individual student. However, the academic advisor can assist by working with students to identify and assess alternatives and additional opportunities.
An academic advisor’s responsibilities include helping students design a program of study, interpret catalog program information and degree completion requirements, and help students understand academic alternatives. Advisors also monitor academic progress and recommend appropriate resources to answer questions or solve problems related to academic and career matters. They are also valuable sources of information about College policies, procedures, resources, and programs. Students should review academic program information available on the school website prior to visiting advisors and are encouraged to contact advisors early in the semester prior to the registration period for academic counseling.
Academic advisors may be reached via email, phone, advisement kiosk, or in person. Walk-in visits to program Faculty Advisors should be during their posted office hours or to the Advisement Center during posted advisement hours. Advisement centers are available in designated areas on each campus including in the new Academic Resource Center (ARC) located in the Mary M. McLung Library on the Murphy campus.