Advising at NICC

What is Advising? Why is it important?

At NICC we want to make sure you have all the support behind you to succeed! In order to reach your degree, you are assigned two advisors to help guide you through your degree plan and adjust based on your student needs. These two advisors are your personal support on your educational journey, and are the experts on the degree program and campus resources.

Advising is an essential part of your student journey, because it provides guidance, check-ins, and connects to resources. Students who communicate with their advisors are more likely to have the tools they need to succeed and earn their degree. 

 

What's the difference between Advisors?

• Your Faculty Advisor is your "NICC's Degree Program Expert"
• Your Student Service Advisor is your "NICC Campus Expert" on all things student-related.

 

NICC Advisors Contact List

Remember to touch base with both your Faculty Advisor and your Student Service Advisor when it comes to planning your schedule. Please coordinate times to connect with both before registration.  

 

 

Advising & Selecting Your Courses

New Students- Be sure you have a completed NICC Application and required documentation, and speak with Student Services to help select your best courses before registering.They will begin a degree plan with you, and help you walk through the in's and out's of advising.

Transfer Students- If you have transfer credits from another institution, please speak with your Student Service Representative and Registrar to ensure your official transcripts have been received and reviewed for prospective additions to your NICC Transcript. View more Transfer Information here. Once reviewed, you will see accepted credits on your NICC Transcript.

Returning Students- You can view your course progress by reviewing your unofficial NICC Transcript via. Empower and current degree plan with your Faculty Advisor. Together the two of you can help select the best courses that work with your schedule, fit your career goals, and work toward your degree. 
If your academic progress has had setbacks and you are on suspension, be sure to complete a 'Financial Aid/Academic Appeal Form' and speak with Financial Aid and Student Services as well about developing a support plan to help get you back on track.

 

Helpful Planning Tools:

• NICC Degree Programs & Sample Programs of Study
• Upcoming NICC Course Schedule
• Empower (view your Unofficial Transcript)
• Course Descriptions & Course Rotation
• NICC College Catalog
• Advising Contact List above

 

How to Self-Register Online

New Students- Be sure you have a completed NICC Application, and speak with Student Services for registration. 

Returning Students- Be sure you have met with your Faculty Advisor to discuss your degree plan and get your PIN from your Faculty Advisor.  

If you have any issues self-registering, be sure to speak with both your advisors to troubleshoot.

 

Other Student-Related Questions?

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) by Students