Advising Testing Disability Services Counseling Homepage Advising Counselors serve as the general advisors for all students entering into the college. At the time the student is enrolled, the counselor will provide the student with the appropriate information to match college resources with the student's needs. Counselors can assist in making the student's entry into Hinds a smooth one. They may assist the student in exploring a variety of courses leading to various majors.
Counselors can assists students in adapting to change and in learning good decision making skills.
When the occasion calls for such, the counselor may make appropriate referrals to other resources which may be of use to the student. Counselors will advise students and help them select courses which are appropriate for their expressed majors. Any developmental courses that must be utilized as required under the college's Mandatory Testing and Placement Policy will not transfer to senior colleges or universities. Students should discuss with their counselors their proposed academic plans during their initial advising session. Students who are undecided about their college majors may request to take interest inventories which will help to pinpoint their career interest patterns.