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ACADEMIC ADVISING
Each student enrolled at Northeast is assigned an academic adviser. The adviser will meet periodically with the student during each semester. However, students are encouraged to see their adviser at any time they may need assistance. The role of the faculty adviser is (1) to plan the class schedule, (2) to provide up-to-date information about careers, (3) to refer students to the proper sources for assistance, (4) to encourage students in their efforts to be successful, and (5) to approve academic programs for graduation.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
All colleges establish certain requirements that must be met before a degree is granted. These regulations concern such things as curricula and courses, majors, and campus residence requirements. Advisers, counselors, faculty, and deans will help a student meet these requirements, but the student is responsible for fulfilling the degree requirements.
The student is responsible for being acquainted with regulations and procedures as stated in the college catalog and handbook, and other official publications of the college. For these reasons, it is important for each student to familiarize himself with these publications and remain currently informed throughout his college career.
COLLEGE MAJOR
A major is defined as a concentration of course work within a particular discipline. The major is designed to produce entry-level competencies for specific career fields. Major courses are indicated by asterisks in each curriculum.
CLASS SCHEDULING
The academic adviser will assist students in planning class schedules prior to each semester. Dates for student registration will be assigned by the Director of Admissions. Students should schedule an appointment with the academic adviser several days prior to the registration date to plan schedules for the upcoming semester. Schedules must be signed by the student's assigned academic adviser.
ADVISER'S DAY
One day during the second week of classes is designated as Adviser's Day. Each freshman must meet with an adviser during this day. The purpose of this conference is for the student and the adviser to become better acquainted and for the adviser to discuss the student's academic progress.
CONFERENCE PERIODS
The instructors have scheduled one period each day to be used for make-up work and individual counseling. The conference periods will be announced in each class and will be posted on each faculty member's door.
CHANGING MAJORS
A student will remain with his assigned adviser for the duration of the enrollment while at Northeast unless a change of major occurs. To change majors, students should go by the Office of Admission & Records.
Transferring
The Office of Academic Affairs publishes academic porgram-specific transfer requirements at http://www.studentadvisorms.org.