Located in UH-123B, academic advisement program is available, on a walk-in basis, to matriculated undergraduate students regarding the General Education and graduation requirements and the policies and procedures associated with the student’s successful completion of those requirements. As the home for undeclared students, through its Major Exploration program, the center provides developmental ad
vising and support for actively researching and exploring various majors. Through individual exploring and declaring appointments, Major Exploration events, and interactive workshops where students can prepare for registration and develop academic success plans, students are directly connected to their prospective majors. The Finish in Four Scholars Program, available only to incoming freshmen, is coordinated in the center as well. Other services available in the center, and on its website, include academic workshops, tutorials, group advising, general education course listing, hours of operation, wait time, and referrals to other on-campus student support programs. Students needing information about the implications of academic probation are required to complete the Probation Tutorial prior to visiting Academic Advisement for in-depth advisement and support through its Student Success Institute. The center supports the Student Success Institute for all first-time freshmen on academic probation through a developmental, holistic approach to maximize a return to academic success. Through this program students identify their strengths while making individualized decisions about their academic plans. Students make adjustments to their course schedules utilizing seven points of student support. Mandatory online tutorials, advising sessions with academic and faculty advisers, development of SMART goals, follow-up group advising sessions, and academic contracts become blueprints for good academic standing. Disqualified students must complete the Disqualification Tutorial prior to meeting with a disqualification adviser and enrolling in Open University. All probation and disqualification advising must be preceded by students completing specific online tutorials hosted on the center’s website. Please visit fullerton.edu/aac for information, announcements and additional resources.
