The Academic Advising Center staff maintain regular hours in each of the residence halls. College requirements, and with the first queries about how to choose a concentration or degree program. They then meet with a concentration advisor and formally declare their concentration. Students must also have their concentration advisors sign a Concentration Release Form when they are planning to graduate. They discuss with students how best to progress in a concentration program and to utilize the skills acquired in the study of a particular discipline both in graduate or professional schools or on the job.
Students meet with concentration advisors in their departmental offices.
The Academic Advising Center employs BGS advisors who are knowledgeable and experienced staff members familiar with the College rules, regulations, policies, and curriculum. BGS students should see a BGS advisor when they declare their degree program. It is strongly recommended that BGS students see a BGS advisor in the term in which they submit gradution materials. Many choose to see their advisors each term to discuss course elections and program planning. After the first term, students are encouraged but not required to obtain approval of elections if they are enrolling for a program between 8 and 18 credits.