Criminal Justice Department
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
ADVISEMENT SESSIONS
www.buffalostate.edu/criminaljustice/
· Advisors are listed on Banner and on the Criminal Justice website under “advisement”.
· Make an appointment to meet with your advisor at least a week in advance.
· Check the Criminal Justice website or the paper handouts outside of the Criminal Justice office for the list of courses, descriptions, and prerequisites. Come prepared to advisement with any questions you want to discuss.
· Bring a current copy of your Degree Works to your advisement session. Review your Degree Works (student audit), and write down any questions or concerns you have regarding your major or course requirement for your session.
· Check Banner for Registration Holds and your specific registration date.
· Pay attention to deadlines such as the last day to drop/add, tuition payment due date, refund period, course withdrawal period, graduation application deadline. If you miss one, it could cost you, both educationally and financially.
· Talk to your instructor or advisor about withdrawing from a course rather than failing it.
· Select classes based on your academic capabilities. For example, if math and science are challenging areas for you, do not take these courses in the same semester.
· Be careful when selecting summer and intersemester classes. Remember that you are receiving 15 weeks worth of information in a 2 to 5 week period. The pace can be fast and furious.
· Communication is the key – don’t be afraid to ask for help or discuss issues that are relevant to your educational, personal, social or career development. This is your session.
· Read any Buffalo State College material that you receive either by email, mail or in-person. This material often contains vital information that may be essential for your academic achievement.
· Save copies of all college documents (transcripts, drop/add forms, receipts for registration and graduation applications, change of major forms, etc.) You may need to refer to them in the future. Ask for and keep a copy of your advisement slip.
· Obtain the facts. Don’t assume that college policy advice from other students is accurate. The college holds you responsible for your academic progress.