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If you have chosen a major, seek assistance from a faculty member who teaches in your area of interest. You may select from among your current or former instructors, or any full time faculty teaching in a discipline related to your major.
Faculty Advisers can assist students with the following issues:
• Course selection specific to their major
• Fulfilling general education requirements
• Concerns or questions about prerequisites for a specific major
• Transfer programs in their major/ area of interest
• Special agreements with transfer schools for specific degree programs
• Unofficial progress check toward graduation
• Prerequisites for limited admission programs
• Competency exams when an existing exam is not in place
• Advice and information on transfer schools that would meet your academic goals
There are three different ways to find a faculty adviser:
1. If you know the faculty members name:
If you would like to request advising from a particular faculty member use COD’s faculty search page.
2. If you know your major:
If you have a major selected, but are unfamiliar with the names of instructors in that area, use the Academics link and select the appropriate degree program from the drop down menu located in the center of the page. For most programs, advisers, with their contact information will be listed at the bottom of the page.
3. If you are unsure which majors relate to your career and educational goals, make an appointment with a counselor for some direction.
If you are unable to locate a specific adviser’s contact information, you may try contacting the division office (usually provided at the top of the program page), or by contacting general advising for a referral.
Resource Links
STARS
Student Advising Resource System
Academic Advising Calendar
Transfer Tips
Conversion Student Handbook, Second Edition, March 2005
Services for Online Students
Student Planning Worksheets
Advising Reference Index
