Contact an Advisor: New Students in the Individual Studies Program

The Liberal Arts and General Studies Advisement Center advises students in the following programs:

• Digital Media A.S. and Certificate
• Early Childhood A.A.S.
• Early Childhood Administration A.A.S. and Certificate
• Fine Arts A.S.
• Health Sciences Certificate
• Individual Studies A.A. and A.S.
• Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science A.A. (including tracks)
• Liberal Arts and Sciences-Adolescent Education (Teacher Education Transfer) A.S.
• Special Education Assistant Certificate
• Teaching Assistant Certificate
• The High School Equivalency Program (24-Credit Hour Program)
• Theatre Arts A.S.

Advisors
Advisors assist you in successfully planning and completing your academic degree or certificate program. As a student, you can expect your advisor to:

• Assist you in defining and developing your educational and career goals.
• Suggest courses that are consistent with your degree program and educational goals.
• Review your academic record and note your progress toward your degree.
• Evaluate all transcripts from other collegiate institutions to identify transfer credit.
• Answer your questions regarding academic policies that may affect your attendance at Hudson Valley Community College.
• Help you resolve academic difficulties.
• Refer you to other campus support services as necessary.
• Take an active interest in your educational and career plans.
• Maintain a record of degree progress and all pertinent issues discussed.
• Maintain confidentiality in the discussion of any personal matters.

Students
You can make the most of your college experience by becoming actively involved in the advisement process. You are expected to:

• Schedule and keep your advisement appointments.
• Be prepared to discuss educational plans, course selections, academic progress and other concerns or questions.
• Be aware of policies, procedures, requirements, and deadlines in the College Catalog.
• Complete paperwork for course withdrawals, curriculum changes and degree applications in a timely manner.
• Research plans for transfer or employment through the Center for Careers and Transfer.
• Keep records of your educational progress and plans.
• Speak with your advisor, as necessary, with questions about your degree program.

Your advisement appointment is your opportunity to enhance your educational experience at Hudson Valley Community College. During this time, your advisor will document the courses you wish to take in the next semester along with any suggested alternatives that may improve your educational or career progress. Your advisor will pay special attention to how your academic progress and course selection may affect degree completion, future eligibility for financial aid, and transferability, where applicable.

Before meeting with your advisor, please:

• Review your degree audit from DegreeWorks.
• Research courses you are interested in taking.
• Meet with the Center for Careers and Transfer if needed.

To ensure that you get the most out of your appointment, please consider the following:

• Arrive to your appointment on time. If you are running late, please call our office at (518) 629-7219.
• Bring any notices or letters regarding your academic progress to your appointment.
• If you are in the last semester of your program and plan to earn a degree, please be sure to complete a degree application (available from the Registrar's Office) with your advisor and submit it to the Registrar's Office by the due date.

At the end of your appointment, your advisor will complete and sign the Advisement Contact Form containing advised courses, and you will be given your Advisor Verification Number (AVN) for scheduling. Your next step will be to continue the registration process by scheduling courses.

Please contact the advisement center 24 hours in advance, when possible, to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Consistently missed appointments will be rescheduled after all other students have been advised.