You should make an appointment with him or her for scheduling. At that time, students will find out during which periods they are scheduled into their core courses. A math placement will be made for them depending on what makes the most sense. Students will also have the opportunity at that time to choose their electives. At that appointment, the advisor will also talk to you about how you will keep in touch.
Some advisors give out an email address, others prefer to talk by telephone.
You and the advisor should discuss your needs for communication and how they can best be met. Crefeld operates on a semester system, so report cards are issued four times a year, at the end of each quarter. Check your school calendar for those dates. These coincide with the issuance of the first and third report cards. We also send out narrative progress reports half way through the first and third quarters.