Petitions Summer school in the United States Transcripts Transfer credit Assistance from the Veterans Administration. Petitions for changes or adjustments in the academic rules of the College should be directed to the registrar for consideration by the petitions sub-committee of the Academic Standards Committee. Advice on preparing a petition may be sought from the registrar, the dean for academic advising, or the student's faculty advisor. Students should also consult Rich Switzer regarding synoptic majors, summer scholars programs, and appeal of grades. Faculty Advisors New students are assigned a faculty advisor to assist in designing their programs of study, including curricular planning and postcollegiate plans.
Advisors also serve as counselors regarding the student's personal development and welfare.
When a student declares a major course of study within a department, a faculty member from that department serves as faculty advisor to the student. Forms for declaring a major are available from the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Academic Advising. The signature of the faculty advisor must be obtained before a student can enroll in a course or make any further adjustments to her or his class schedule. Upperclass Counselors New students are also assigned a volunteer upperclass student who works as a liaison with the students and their faculty advisors.