Advising Roles
Freshmen Advising Experience During your first year at LC State, you will have the support of an Academic Advisor, Faculty Mentor, and Peer Mentor to help you navigate academic, social, financial, and other aspects of college.
Your Academic Advisor will:
- Discuss possible majors/careers and help you to select courses
- Release you to register for courses
- Work with you to create an academic plan for graduation
- Discuss strategies and resources to help you be successful in college
- Answer questions regarding policies, procedures, and deadlines related to college (financial aid, registration, housing, payment plans, etc)
- Maintain regular correspondence with you
Your Faculty Mentor will:
- Help you with discipline specific questions
- Direct you toward resources relevant to your major
- Help you identify academic, professional, and social goals
- Provide support and suggestions for academic growth
Your Peer Mentor will:
- Help you explore extra-curricular opportunities that will help you build your resume
- Help you explore activities and campus events that will add to your college experience
- Provide advice on college success