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Academic advising is a two-way conversation, and student participation in the advising relationship is central to its success.

Students with strong advising connections make the most of their learning opportunities at MICA and are active in shaping their educational experiences. We encourage you to meet frequently with your academic advisor, share information about yourself and stay invested in your academic planning.

Our Mission and Goals

Academic advising at MICA is integral to student learning throughout the undergraduate college experience, and we believe that the relationship between an academic advisor and a student is based on mutual respect, trust, and ethical behavior.

Expectations About Academic Advising

Understanding the roles that you and your academic advisor play, and your related responsibilities, will make for a better advising experience.

To provide up-to-date and accurate information.
To understand and respect your legal right to the privacy of your academic records, and to discuss confidential information about you only with appropriate campus staff and only in service of your best interests.
To understand the curriculum, graduation requirements, and institutional policies.
To help you plan a course of study for each semester and for the long-term.
To neither grant nor deny approval for academic actions but assist you with the process.
To refer you to campus resources as your needs and goals are identified. Examples of resources include the Counseling Center, Learning Resource Center, Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development, Office of Financial Aid and other offices at MICA, along with faculty, staff, and other students.
To seek to understand the particular concerns that affect your academic career, to review your options, and to arrive at possible resolutions.
To assist you in building an educational experience that is congruent with your life and career goals.
To help you take active and ultimate responsibility for your academic career.

To make appointments in a timely manner and to be punctual for scheduled appointments.
To keep your address, telephone, and email information up-to-date with the College so you can be contacted.
To meet at least once per semester to review your progress towards graduation, and to discuss opportunities in your major, at MICA, and beyond MICA.
To be aware of and meet deadlines for registration, adds/drops, withdrawals, and other matters as listed in MICA's Academic Calendar; to become familiar with MICA’s academic policies and procedures as outlined in the Academic Bulletin.
To understand your major requirements and keep track of your progress toward graduation.
To be prepared for advising meetings by bringing academic records--transcripts, schedules, degree plans, and other pertinent advising materials.
To complete all academic paperwork, such as course substitutions and transfer credit approvals, as requested.
To share concerns that may affect your academic career.
To seek out information to meet your academic and long-term goals, and to share such information.
To take active and ultimate responsibility for your academic career.

First Year Experience faculty advisors serve as a source for general questions and concerns about coursework, academic programs, campus life, and other issues.

This advising is supplemented by the First Year Experience Academic Advisor, who is a professional staff advisor who is in close contact with other campus resources, and is dedicated to working with first-year students on a broad range of student life and academic matters. The First Year Experience Academic Advisor assists students with registration and scheduling, transfer credit and advanced placement, understanding first year requirements and degree programs.

Programs Just for First Year Students

Academic Advising coordinates programming on its own and in partnership with other offices that is specially designed for first-year students. Programs include transitioning to MICA, gaining self-awareness and self-management, involvement in your new community, and choosing a major. Attending and participating in programs is a great way to get to know MICA and resources that are available to you.

MICA offers an abundance of academic and enrollment resources and services. Graduate Directors are here to help with academic and studio guidance. For enrollment assistance, a Graduate enrollment advisor can help navigate the registration process.

The Graduate Studies community is a hub of innovation filled with students, faculty, and staff supporting each other in scholarly and professional pursuits.

Meet Our Graduate Enrollment Advisor

The Graduate Enrollment Advisor position is currently vacant; students are encouraged to meet with their Graduate Director, the Director of Academic Advising, or a member of the Graduate Studies staff.

We're here to help.

Advising Services

Location

Bunting Center 1401 W. Mount Royal 2nd Floor Baltimore, MD 21217

Contact

P: 410-225-2315

Related Places

Bunting Center

Related Offices

Office of Enrollment Services

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