Academic Advising

Centenary University places a high priority on advising. The academic advising process begins with a student’s enrollment at Centenary University and continues throughout their academic career at Centenary University.

Centenary University has a two-tier advising process. Incoming first-year students are advised during Advising Days, typically held from May through July. Each student is invited to schedule an appointment online for an individual appointment to discuss their life goals, academic aspirations, course selection and to create a class schedule for their first semester. During Advising Days, new students meet with members of the Academic Success and Advising Center and faculty to discuss their first semester course of study and to register for those courses. Part of this process includes determination of placement in Writing and STEM courses. Incoming transfer students are advised by their transfer counselor with consultation from Department Chairs/Deans.

For their second tier of advisement, students will be assigned to an advisor in their major by the Academic Success and Advising Center. Undecided students will be assigned to an advisor within the Academic Success and Advising Center. The academic advisor for undecided students will assist and direct students to build a program of study, select courses, and explore academic goals.

Undergraduate students in the SPS program have designated program advisors.

The responsibilities of all academic advisors include:

Acting as a mentor to students and discussing their interests and goals.
Serve as a guide to planning students’ academic programs at Centenary University.
Be knowledgeable about the curriculum and course requirements and options.
Refer students to appropriate resources on campus when necessary.

The responsibilities of the advisee (student) include:
Set up meetings with your advisor to discuss your goals or any concerns you may have
Become knowledgeable with University resources and policies.
Set up and keep appointments with your advisor for priority registration to ensure appropriate course selections.