{"id":243,"date":"2018-01-22T15:13:47","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T15:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-mcc-cos2master\/chapter\/advisement-and-registration\/"},"modified":"2019-11-15T18:10:33","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T18:10:33","slug":"advisement-and-registration","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-wcc-collegesuccess2\/chapter\/advisement-and-registration\/","title":{"raw":"Academic Advising &amp; Registration","rendered":"Academic Advising &amp; Registration"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Career and ACADEMIC ADVISING Resources<\/h3>\r\nTo complete this activity, visit the Center for Academic Counseling and Student Success, or use information about these services provided on the WCC website.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Where is Career Services located?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain three services provided by Career Services. <strong>Explain <\/strong>the services and how they might help you.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Where is Academic Counseling located? How can you arrange to meet with an Academic Counselor?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify at least three services specifically provided by Academic Counseling. <strong>Explain<\/strong> these services and how they can help you.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h1><img class=\"wp-image-2616 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2932\/2018\/05\/14233521\/FA_Icons.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"471\" height=\"348\" \/><\/h1>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4411 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4279\/2018\/01\/15180625\/6847900543_06b4b56cfb_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Student with advisor\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/>\r\n<h1>Academic Advising<\/h1>\r\nAcademic Advising is an important part of your college experience. Once you are enrolled in college,\u00a0going through the academic advising process\u00a0can help you turn your goals into reality. Meeting with an Academic Counselor ensures your program, major, School and pathway match your goals. Academic Counselors can help you understand your degree requirements, discuss your goals and dreams, and help you create a clear path to reach them. Check in with an Academic Counselor at least once a semester to make sure you are taking the proper classes and are on track to graduate.\r\n\r\n<strong>As you begin your academic career, it's helpful to consider the following questions:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What courses should I take?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How long will it take me to complete my academic goals and begin my career?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are my scheduled courses financial aid compliant?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What are my options for transferring to another college once I complete my degree at WCC?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What careers are available to me with a certificate or Associate's degree from WCC?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Will my credits transfer to another college?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAn Academic Counselor can help you with all of these questions and more. Keep in mind research shows that students who work with Academic Counselors achieve higher grades and have a better understanding of what they need to graduate.\r\n<h2>Student Responsibilities for Academic Advising<\/h2>\r\nThe following is a list of student responsibilities WCC expects from each student before and during the academic advising process:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Become an active participant in your career decision-making process.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Get good grades.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Come prepared with a list of questions that you want to ask your Academic Counselor.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Plan course selections according to major requirements and educational goals.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Be prepared with accurate information and relevant materials (Degree Works worksheet, audit sheet, transfer credit information, <em>et cetera<\/em>).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Determine ahead of time your outside commitments and how these will affect scheduling your classes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Academic Counselor Responsibilities<\/h2>\r\nThe following is a list of responsibilities WCC expects from each Academic Counselor during the academic advising process:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Promote activities that examine career goals.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Be aware of the career and transfer programs available at the College.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Be knowledgeable about program requirements.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Know the success of the program graduates.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Refer students to campus resources.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Know information about courses at the College.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h1>Keeping Track of Your Degree Requirements<\/h1>\r\nYou can make sure you are meeting your program goals by\u00a0talking to an Academic Counselor or reviewing the completion of your degree requirements on your own. Academic planning tools can ensure that students are taking classes they need to graduate and are making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward graduation. At WCC, this degree planning tool is called Degree Works.\r\n\r\n<strong>Here is some information about Degree Works for WCC students:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Degree Works has an easy-to-read worksheet that displays student information, such as school, program, major, grade point average, placement test scores, and academic standing.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Degree Works takes the guess-work out of what to register for. Students can easily see what requirements are still needed in order to complete a degree or certificate and which requirements have already been satisfied.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Degree Works is a tool used by\u00a0students, Academic Counselors, and faculty advisors to determine a student's progress toward degree completion.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Degree Works offers a \"What If\" feature to see how completed coursework would apply to a different program.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Degree Works could provide seamless transfer opportunities in collaboration with SUNY's student mobility initiatives.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Degree Works can help students, Academic Counselors, and faculty advisors map a semester-by-semester plan.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Degree Works can be accessed online, any time!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>Accessing Degree Works\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3>Here are directions on how to login into Degree Works:<\/h3>\r\n<h2>If you are a WCC student:<strong style=\"font-size: 1.15em\"><img class=\"alignright wp-image-3984 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4279\/2018\/01\/10174004\/DegreeWorks-251x300.jpg\" alt=\"degreeworks logo\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Sign into myWCC\u00a0using your full myWCC username and password<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Scroll down the page a bit<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on \u201cDegree Works\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sign into Degree Works using your full myWCC username and password<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You are now on your Degree Works worksheet!<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong>Using Degree Works<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Degree Works Worksheet had three main areas:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Student Information<\/strong>: Look here to review and confirm your major.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Student ID Number, Name, Major and School,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Student Type, GPA (need at least a 2.0 to graduate), Academic Standing (Warning, Probation), Academic Counselor\/Faculty Advisor Name<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><strong>2. Overall Degree Requirements\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>General program notes, credits earned, and credits required<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Green check mark indicates the course is complete<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Blank box indicates the course still needs to be taken<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Blue squiggly line (tilde) indicates the course is in progress<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAdditional tabs let students, Academic Counselors, and faculty advisors see registration suggestions made during previous academic advising appointments. Students can also access a GPA calculator to explore the grades necessary to meet a certain GPA goal.\r\n\r\n<strong>What If Analysis<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe What If feature is particularly useful if you are thinking about changing programs or if you are working on prerequisites to get into a program. Follow these steps to use the \"What If\" feature in Degree Works:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Click \"What If\" (it\u2019s in light grey)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select the major<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select Process \"What If\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe student worksheet will now show all the requirements for the major selected.\r\n\r\nDegree Works is constantly adding new and exciting features to help students navigate their road maps to graduation, and students who check their Degree Works Worksheet often will be able to use these updates to their advantage. <strong><em>Check the First-Year Seminar Blackboard site for a How-To Guide for using Degree Works.<\/em><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Major Changes<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe major change process at WCC is completed at the Registrar\u2019s office. We highly recommend seeing an Academic Counselor first to discuss your options. These changes may also affect their financial aid. As mentioned above, students can use the \u201cWhat If\u201d feature in Degree Works to see what courses they would need to take if they do decide to change their major.\r\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\r\n<h3>WCC's ONLINE CATALOG &amp; Website<\/h3>\r\nThe following are links to the first three sections of the WCC College Catalog and website. These sections provide information on everything from academic programs to course descriptions to general education requirements, all which are helpful as you create your academic plan.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/academics\/programs\/\"><strong>Academic Programs<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/index.php\">Current Academic Programs\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/etsdbs\/MCCatPub.nsf\/Online+Catalog+by+Title\/course-descriptions?OpenDocument\"><strong>Course Description<\/strong>s<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/content.php?catoid=37&amp;navoid=5377\">Current Course Descriptions\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/etsdbs\/MCCatPub.nsf\/Online+Catalog+by+Title\/academic-information?OpenDocument\"><strong>Academic Information<\/strong><\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/academics\/academiccalendar\/\">Academic Calendar\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/about\/about-the-college\/\">Accreditation\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/continuing-ed\/pdc\/certification-center\/\">Certificates and Credentials<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/etsdbs\/MCCatPub.nsf\/Online%20Catalog%20by%20Title\/mcc-general-education?OpenDocument\">WCC General Education\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/content.php?catoid=42&amp;navoid=6584\">SUNY General Education Requirements\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUsing the Online Catalog find your academic program, course descriptions for courses you are planing to take next semester (note the prerequisites if any), the start and end date of the term, and general education courses you will need to take for WCC and\/or SUNY.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\">Registration<\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe next step after advisement is registration. This is when you choose the days\/times and locations you would like to take classes. \u00a0You will be creating your school schedule. After you have talked to an Academic Counselor, you will register for classes on your own. If you are unsure how to register for classes please see the \u201cHow to Register\u201d information guide below.\r\n\r\nRegister early to get the classes you want with the schedule you want!\r\n\r\nStudents can access some of these resources by clicking on the following links:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/student-services\/counseling\/\">Academic Counseling at WCC<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/academics\/academiccalendar\/\"><strong>Academic Calendar\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.sunywcc.edu\/psc\/epprd_2\/view\/rgDWZZJL.e1IZMA2piqtCJlT43_EJ2R3QC3f7StZW84kjUDNunKhATaUxzdh5iDASXOkOXlojvl86ZCZw7k.pJxT7Jeftz_9Uz_PZn7r20XFjz4PCoQ.MFmvBTA.dyTjnWw-\/Schedule_-_How_to_Make_Your_Schedule_Online.pdf\">How to Register for Classes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/content.php?catoid=42&amp;navoid=6584\">SUNY General Education Requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>General Education Courses <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nEnglish, History, Mathematics, and Science are the core courses within general education. General education courses help to provide students with a well-rounded education because each discrete discipline informs the other areas of study and provides a framework for students to acquire 21st century skills.\u00a0Students who want to obtain an Associate's degree will need to fulfill general education requirements for SUNY and for WCC.\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\">The State University of New York <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/content.php?catoid=42&amp;navoid=6584\">(SUNY) General Education<\/a> Knowledge and Skill Areas<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Mathematics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Basic Communication<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Natural Sciences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Social Science<\/li>\r\n \t<li>American History<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Western Civilization<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Other World Civilizations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Humanities<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Arts<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Foreign Language<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\">WCC\u2019s General Education Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><strong>Students will demonstrate:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>The ability to explore, analyze, evaluate, and explain the natural, cultural and historical phenomena of the world around them<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The ability to formulate ideas and conclusions and communicate them clearly and logically<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The ability to solve problems by building upon information and skills acquired through coursework across disciplines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An awareness of global issues and a knowledge of diverse perspectives<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The ability to work ethically, responsibly, and collaboratively<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nCertainly there are many things for students to consider when choosing the major that best meet their transfer and career goals, and WCC has many resources to help them navigate these important processes. Explore the technologies available to help with academic advising and registration, and never be afraid to reach out to find the answers to your questions and concerns. WCC's faculty and staff are dedicated to student success and willing to help you get on and stay on the best path for you.\r\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\r\n<h3>PreParing for ACADEMIC ADvisING<\/h3>\r\nUsing self-reflection, Degree Works, and the WCC website answer the following questions:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What is your career goal?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What\u2019s your School at WCC?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What\u2019s your major?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What are two or more questions you could ask your Academic Counselor?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What is a pre-requisite? Find a course in your certificate or degree that has a prerequisite. List the course and the pre-requisite.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Career and ACADEMIC ADVISING Resources<\/h3>\n<p>To complete this activity, visit the Center for Academic Counseling and Student Success, or use information about these services provided on the WCC website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Where is Career Services located?<\/li>\n<li>Explain three services provided by Career Services. <strong>Explain <\/strong>the services and how they might help you.<\/li>\n<li>Where is Academic Counseling located? How can you arrange to meet with an Academic Counselor?<\/li>\n<li>Identify at least three services specifically provided by Academic Counseling. <strong>Explain<\/strong> these services and how they can help you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2616 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2932\/2018\/05\/14233521\/FA_Icons.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"471\" height=\"348\" \/><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4411 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4279\/2018\/01\/15180625\/6847900543_06b4b56cfb_k-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Student with advisor\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Academic Advising<\/h1>\n<p>Academic Advising is an important part of your college experience. Once you are enrolled in college,\u00a0going through the academic advising process\u00a0can help you turn your goals into reality. Meeting with an Academic Counselor ensures your program, major, School and pathway match your goals. Academic Counselors can help you understand your degree requirements, discuss your goals and dreams, and help you create a clear path to reach them. Check in with an Academic Counselor at least once a semester to make sure you are taking the proper classes and are on track to graduate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As you begin your academic career, it&#8217;s helpful to consider the following questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What courses should I take?<\/li>\n<li>How long will it take me to complete my academic goals and begin my career?<\/li>\n<li>Are my scheduled courses financial aid compliant?<\/li>\n<li>What are my options for transferring to another college once I complete my degree at WCC?<\/li>\n<li>What careers are available to me with a certificate or Associate&#8217;s degree from WCC?<\/li>\n<li>Will my credits transfer to another college?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An Academic Counselor can help you with all of these questions and more. Keep in mind research shows that students who work with Academic Counselors achieve higher grades and have a better understanding of what they need to graduate.<\/p>\n<h2>Student Responsibilities for Academic Advising<\/h2>\n<p>The following is a list of student responsibilities WCC expects from each student before and during the academic advising process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Become an active participant in your career decision-making process.<\/li>\n<li>Get good grades.<\/li>\n<li>Come prepared with a list of questions that you want to ask your Academic Counselor.<\/li>\n<li>Plan course selections according to major requirements and educational goals.<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared with accurate information and relevant materials (Degree Works worksheet, audit sheet, transfer credit information, <em>et cetera<\/em>).<\/li>\n<li>Determine ahead of time your outside commitments and how these will affect scheduling your classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Academic Counselor Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<p>The following is a list of responsibilities WCC expects from each Academic Counselor during the academic advising process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promote activities that examine career goals.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of the career and transfer programs available at the College.<\/li>\n<li>Be knowledgeable about program requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Know the success of the program graduates.<\/li>\n<li>Refer students to campus resources.<\/li>\n<li>Know information about courses at the College.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Keeping Track of Your Degree Requirements<\/h1>\n<p>You can make sure you are meeting your program goals by\u00a0talking to an Academic Counselor or reviewing the completion of your degree requirements on your own. Academic planning tools can ensure that students are taking classes they need to graduate and are making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward graduation. At WCC, this degree planning tool is called Degree Works.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is some information about Degree Works for WCC students:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Degree Works has an easy-to-read worksheet that displays student information, such as school, program, major, grade point average, placement test scores, and academic standing.<\/li>\n<li>Degree Works takes the guess-work out of what to register for. Students can easily see what requirements are still needed in order to complete a degree or certificate and which requirements have already been satisfied.<\/li>\n<li>Degree Works is a tool used by\u00a0students, Academic Counselors, and faculty advisors to determine a student&#8217;s progress toward degree completion.<\/li>\n<li>Degree Works offers a &#8220;What If&#8221; feature to see how completed coursework would apply to a different program.<\/li>\n<li>Degree Works could provide seamless transfer opportunities in collaboration with SUNY&#8217;s student mobility initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Degree Works can help students, Academic Counselors, and faculty advisors map a semester-by-semester plan.<\/li>\n<li>Degree Works can be accessed online, any time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Accessing Degree Works\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Here are directions on how to login into Degree Works:<\/h3>\n<h2>If you are a WCC student:<strong style=\"font-size: 1.15em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3984 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4279\/2018\/01\/10174004\/DegreeWorks-251x300.jpg\" alt=\"degreeworks logo\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Sign into myWCC\u00a0using your full myWCC username and password<\/li>\n<li>Scroll down the page a bit<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cDegree Works\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Sign into Degree Works using your full myWCC username and password<\/li>\n<li>You are now on your Degree Works worksheet!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Using Degree Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Degree Works Worksheet had three main areas:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Student Information<\/strong>: Look here to review and confirm your major.\n<ul>\n<li>Student ID Number, Name, Major and School,<\/li>\n<li>Student Type, GPA (need at least a 2.0 to graduate), Academic Standing (Warning, Probation), Academic Counselor\/Faculty Advisor Name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><strong>2. Overall Degree Requirements\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General program notes, credits earned, and credits required<\/li>\n<li>Green check mark indicates the course is complete<\/li>\n<li>Blank box indicates the course still needs to be taken<\/li>\n<li>Blue squiggly line (tilde) indicates the course is in progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional tabs let students, Academic Counselors, and faculty advisors see registration suggestions made during previous academic advising appointments. Students can also access a GPA calculator to explore the grades necessary to meet a certain GPA goal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What If Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The What If feature is particularly useful if you are thinking about changing programs or if you are working on prerequisites to get into a program. Follow these steps to use the &#8220;What If&#8221; feature in Degree Works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click &#8220;What If&#8221; (it\u2019s in light grey)<\/li>\n<li>Select the major<\/li>\n<li>Select Process &#8220;What If&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The student worksheet will now show all the requirements for the major selected.<\/p>\n<p>Degree Works is constantly adding new and exciting features to help students navigate their road maps to graduation, and students who check their Degree Works Worksheet often will be able to use these updates to their advantage. <strong><em>Check the First-Year Seminar Blackboard site for a How-To Guide for using Degree Works.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The major change process at WCC is completed at the Registrar\u2019s office. We highly recommend seeing an Academic Counselor first to discuss your options. These changes may also affect their financial aid. As mentioned above, students can use the \u201cWhat If\u201d feature in Degree Works to see what courses they would need to take if they do decide to change their major.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>WCC&#8217;s ONLINE CATALOG &amp; Website<\/h3>\n<p>The following are links to the first three sections of the WCC College Catalog and website. These sections provide information on everything from academic programs to course descriptions to general education requirements, all which are helpful as you create your academic plan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/academics\/programs\/\"><strong>Academic Programs<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/index.php\">Current Academic Programs\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/etsdbs\/MCCatPub.nsf\/Online+Catalog+by+Title\/course-descriptions?OpenDocument\"><strong>Course Description<\/strong>s<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/content.php?catoid=37&amp;navoid=5377\">Current Course Descriptions\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/etsdbs\/MCCatPub.nsf\/Online+Catalog+by+Title\/academic-information?OpenDocument\"><strong>Academic Information<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/academics\/academiccalendar\/\">Academic Calendar\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/about\/about-the-college\/\">Accreditation\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/continuing-ed\/pdc\/certification-center\/\">Certificates and Credentials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\/etsdbs\/MCCatPub.nsf\/Online%20Catalog%20by%20Title\/mcc-general-education?OpenDocument\">WCC General Education\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/content.php?catoid=42&amp;navoid=6584\">SUNY General Education Requirements\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Using the Online Catalog find your academic program, course descriptions for courses you are planing to take next semester (note the prerequisites if any), the start and end date of the term, and general education courses you will need to take for WCC and\/or SUNY.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\">Registration<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next step after advisement is registration. This is when you choose the days\/times and locations you would like to take classes. \u00a0You will be creating your school schedule. After you have talked to an Academic Counselor, you will register for classes on your own. If you are unsure how to register for classes please see the \u201cHow to Register\u201d information guide below.<\/p>\n<p>Register early to get the classes you want with the schedule you want!<\/p>\n<p>Students can access some of these resources by clicking on the following links:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/student-services\/counseling\/\">Academic Counseling at WCC<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunywcc.edu\/academics\/academiccalendar\/\"><strong>Academic Calendar\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mywcc.sunywcc.edu\/psc\/epprd_2\/view\/rgDWZZJL.e1IZMA2piqtCJlT43_EJ2R3QC3f7StZW84kjUDNunKhATaUxzdh5iDASXOkOXlojvl86ZCZw7k.pJxT7Jeftz_9Uz_PZn7r20XFjz4PCoQ.MFmvBTA.dyTjnWw-\/Schedule_-_How_to_Make_Your_Schedule_Online.pdf\">How to Register for Classes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/content.php?catoid=42&amp;navoid=6584\">SUNY General Education Requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>General Education Courses <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>English, History, Mathematics, and Science are the core courses within general education. General education courses help to provide students with a well-rounded education because each discrete discipline informs the other areas of study and provides a framework for students to acquire 21st century skills.\u00a0Students who want to obtain an Associate&#8217;s degree will need to fulfill general education requirements for SUNY and for WCC.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\">The State University of New York <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.sunywcc.edu\/content.php?catoid=42&amp;navoid=6584\">(SUNY) General Education<\/a> Knowledge and Skill Areas<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Basic Communication<\/li>\n<li>Natural Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Social Science<\/li>\n<li>American History<\/li>\n<li>Western Civilization<\/li>\n<li>Other World Civilizations<\/li>\n<li>Humanities<\/li>\n<li>The Arts<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\">WCC\u2019s General Education Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><strong>Students will demonstrate:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The ability to explore, analyze, evaluate, and explain the natural, cultural and historical phenomena of the world around them<\/li>\n<li>The ability to formulate ideas and conclusions and communicate them clearly and logically<\/li>\n<li>The ability to solve problems by building upon information and skills acquired through coursework across disciplines<\/li>\n<li>An awareness of global issues and a knowledge of diverse perspectives<\/li>\n<li>The ability to work ethically, responsibly, and collaboratively<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Certainly there are many things for students to consider when choosing the major that best meet their transfer and career goals, and WCC has many resources to help them navigate these important processes. Explore the technologies available to help with academic advising and registration, and never be afraid to reach out to find the answers to your questions and concerns. WCC&#8217;s faculty and staff are dedicated to student success and willing to help you get on and stay on the best path for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\n<h3>PreParing for ACADEMIC ADvisING<\/h3>\n<p>Using self-reflection, Degree Works, and the WCC website answer the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>What is your career goal?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s your School at WCC?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s your major?<\/li>\n<li>What are two or more questions you could ask your Academic Counselor?<\/li>\n<li>What is a pre-requisite? Find a course in your certificate or degree that has a prerequisite. 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