{"id":5443,"date":"2024-10-29T21:47:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T01:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/?page_id=5443"},"modified":"2025-02-20T14:35:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T19:35:19","slug":"advising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising","title":{"rendered":"Center for Advising, Retention &amp; Completion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='Hero \nHero--image '>\n  <div class=\"wrapper relative\">\n    <div class=\"Hero__content flush\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-right\">\n      <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading Hero__title\">Center for Advising, Retention &amp; Completion<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n      <nav class=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n        <div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tHome\n<\/span><\/div>      <\/nav>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Hero__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/advising-banner.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" data-animate data-animation=\"zoom-out\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<main id=\"content\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<nav class='Subnav Subnav--full' aria-label=\"Sub navigation\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<h2 class=\"Subnav__heading\">In This Section Menu<\/h2>\n<button class=\"Subnav__toggle\" data-height data-expand aria-expanded=\"true\">\n  <div class=\" \">\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-custom-text\">In This Section<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n  <span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n<\/button>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list Subnav__list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/about\/\">About<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/academics-101\/\">Academics 101<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/advisement-locations\/\">Advisement Locations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/are-you-on-track\/\">Are You On Track?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/exploratory-students\/\">Exploratory Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/focus-areas\/\">Focus Areas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/incoming-students\/\">Incoming Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/minors\/\">Minors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/office-of-advising-leadership\/\">CARC Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/policies-procedures\/\">Policies &amp; Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/scheduling-an-appointment\/\">Scheduling an Appointment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/nav>\n\n  <div class=\"container-sm space-sm flush\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n    <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encouragement and Direction for Your Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At éÙ×ÓÊÓƵ, we know you have what it takes to succeed and rise to your potential as an Eagle. We also believe we\u2019re all at our best when we have access to mentors and other forms of support, whether for navigating new territory, advancing toward a goal or overcoming obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why you\u2019ll connect with your academic advisor from the very beginning of your studies and receive ongoing guidance until your degree is in hand. You\u2019ll enjoy a collaborative relationship that promotes your academic success and empowers you to develop and implement educational plans consistent with your career aims.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re ready to soar beyond \u2014 and we\u2019re here to give you wings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container space flush \">\n  <div class=\"Feature \n     flush\">\n    <div class=\"Feature__grid\">\n      <div class=\"Feature__content\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n        <div class=\"Feature__interior\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading Feature__heading\">How to Register for Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll meet with your academic advisor to discuss degree and program requirements before using the MyGeorgiaSouthern portal to plan your schedule and register for classes.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/register\/\" class=\"Button \" ref=\"\">Next Steps<\/a>\n<\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='Feature__image'\n        data-animate data-animation='fade-in-left'>\n                  <figure class=\"Media Media--block-large\">\n            <div class=\"Media__image\">\n              <div class=\"frame\" data-ratio=\"4:3\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/georgia-southern-student-life-cta-panel.jpg\" alt=\"Students walk through one of Georgia Southern's campuses\">\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container space flush  bg-blue\">\n  <div class=\"Feature \n    theme-blue    Feature--flip flush\">\n    <div class=\"Feature__grid\">\n      <div class=\"Feature__content\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n        <div class=\"Feature__interior\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading Feature__heading\">Find Your Advisor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be assigned an advisor based on your major and campus location. Advisors specialize in a particular area, so they can master the details and keep you on track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/advising-in-your-college\/\" class=\"Button \" ref=\"\">Visit Your Center<\/a>\n<\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='Feature__image'\n        data-animate data-animation='fade-in-right'>\n                  <figure class=\"Media Media--block-large\">\n            <div class=\"Media__image\">\n              <div class=\"frame\" data-ratio=\"4:3\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/about-hamburger-menu-1A.jpg\" alt=\"SOAR orientation group touring campus.\">\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/figure>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container space flush\">\n  <div class=\"Section\">\n  <div class=\"block-header      block-header--inline\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Academic Advising Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your advisor provides personalized support and guidance based on their ongoing relationship with you, detailed knowledge of your academic program and University requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n<div class=\"Section__main flush\">\n\n<div class=\"Accordion\">\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__item\">\n\n<h3 class=\"Accordion__heading\" data-expanded=\"false\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n  <button class=\"Accordion__toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n    \n\n<span class=\"wp-block-custom-text\">When You\u2019ll Meet With Your Advisor<\/span>\n\n\n    <span class=\"close-toggle\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"Accordion__content\">\n  <div class=\"Accordion__wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"Accordion__interior flush\">\n  <div class=\"flush\">\n\n<p>You\u2019ll meet with your advisor at key times during your academic journey: early in your program, if you intend to switch majors and as you approach graduation. You can additionally choose to schedule an appointment at any time you feel it would be helpful. To check in, your advisor will be in touch at least once every semester.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a given semester, students will be required to meet with their advisors if they fall into one of these categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Have earned fewer than 45 credit hours in their program of study. <\/strong>This ensures that in those early semesters, students are clear on what they need to do to progress in their major.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are new students.<\/strong> It\u2019s important that all incoming students meet with their advisor in their first semester, so they can not only learn about their major, degree requirements, etc. but also establish and start to build that relationship with their advisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Are new to their major.<\/strong> If a student switches from one major to another, we want to make sure that they touch base with their new advisor to learn about their new degree requirements and start to build that relationship.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need a graduation plan.<\/strong> Students who have recently crossed over 75 earned hours in their program of study have made significant progress in their major, and graduation will soon be approaching! This required meeting allows the student and advisor to touch base, plan through graduation and talk about whatever might be next for the student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/scheduling-an-appointment\/\" title=\"Scheduling An Appointment\">Scheduling An Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container space flush\">\n  <div class=\"Cards flush is-style-Section--default\">\n  <div class=\"block-header      block-header--inline\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping You Soar From Day One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From before you step onto campus to the day you receive your degree, we help you navigate your path forward with confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  \n\n<div class=\"Section__main flush\">\n\n<div class=\"Cards__grid\">\n<div class=\"Cards__item\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n  <div class=\"Cards__image\">\n    <div class=\"frame\" data-ratio=\"4:3\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/vr-georgia-southen-admissions-first-year.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"Cards__content flush\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/incoming-students\/\" title=\"Incoming Students\">Incoming Students<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New to Georgia Southern? You\u2019ll start by registering for SOAR, our new student orientation program. During SOAR, you\u2019ll meet with our advisement team, get your class schedule, learn how to register and get accustomed to life as an Eagle.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"Cards__item\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n  <div class=\"Cards__image\">\n    <div class=\"frame\" data-ratio=\"4:3\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/rp-georgia-southern-college-of-behavioral-and-social-sciences-success-and-support.jpg\" alt=\"An advisor meets with a Georgia Southern College of Behavioral and Social Sciences student\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"Cards__content flush\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/academics-101\/\" title=\"Academics 101\">Degree Structure and Requirements<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set yourself up for success by knowing what to expect. Explore academic requirements at Georgia Southern, including the core curriculum and other major requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"Cards__item\" data-animate data-animation=\"fade-in-up\">\n  <div class=\"Cards__image\">\n    <div class=\"frame\" data-ratio=\"4:3\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiasouthern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fp-georgia-southern-bs-civil-engineering-eman-woods-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"Cards__content flush\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiasouthern.edu\/academics\/advising\/are-you-on-track\/\" title=\"Are You On Track\">Staying on Track<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We help you avoid surprises. Use our resources to see where you are, where you need to go and whether you\u2019re on track to get there on time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container space flush\">\n  <div class='Router flush '>\n    <div class=\"Router__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"block-header      block-header--inline\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Assistance and Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your advisor is just one component of a support network designed to help you thrive, inside and outside the classroom. 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