Academic Advising
The mission of the Rocky Mountain College advising program is to assist students in developing life and career goals by planning appropriate educational programs of study. The academic advising mission supports the overall mission and core values of Rocky Mountain College. Academic advising plays an integral role in our commitment to student service. Students work closely with faculty advisors, tailoring individual courses of study to meet each student's career and life aspirations.
Upon entering Rocky Mountain College, students are assigned academic advisors based on their area of major interest. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors frequently to review graduation requirements, plan class schedules, and talk about their futures.
Faculty have the primary responsibility for academic advising, though students may also look to Rocky's helpful and experienced staff for advice and guidance. The student's primary academic advisor will have expertise in the student's field of study. Secondary advisors might also be assigned to some students, including those who are pursuing a secondary field of study, Native American students, international students, and those who qualify for Services for Academic Support (SAS). Authorization from the primary academic advisor is required for student registration and schedule changes.
Student Advisee Responsibilities
You as a student have the ultimate responsibility for making choices concerning their educational plans. You are responsible for maintaining updated contact information with the business office and on the Rocky Website. You have an excellent resource available to you in your academic advisor. You are responsible for setting up and attending meetings with your primary academic advisor at least twice per semester, with the following preparation:
- Reflect upon your past academic performance in light of your goals.
- Ponder your life and career goals, investigating the requirements needed to achieve those goals.
- Develop realistic and specific goals for the current and following semester that will enable you to move toward achieving your long-term life and career goals.
- Construct a realistic plan for fulfilling the remainder of your degree requirements at Rocky Mountain College.
Students may change academic advisors at any time during the year by filing a request for change of academic advisor, available in the office of student records. For more information about academic advising, contact the Director of Academic Advising at advising@rocky.edu .
Academic Advising Forms:
Advising Sheets 2008-2009
Advising Sheets 2007-2008
Advising Sheets 2006-2007
Advising Sheets 2005-2006
Advising Sheets 2003-2005
