What is Academic Advising?
Academic advising is the process of assisting students in becoming responsible consumers of their own education. This involves teaching students how to make viable academic decisions, through a process in which the advisor facilitates the setting of academic goals, connection to relevant information and services, and decision-making consistent with the advisee’s interests, goals, abilities, and degree requirements. Advising is personalized, considering each student’s individual needs, which may include referrals to appropriate services.
Academic Advisors can answer questions about:
- Courses at Barton, online or face-to-face
- Prerequisites for courses and General Education Requirements
- Certificates and/or degrees offered at Barton
- Selecting a major course of study
- Graduation requirements
Students who identify themselves as degree or certificate-seeking are assigned an Advisor. Please Note: you will be notified of your Advisor assignment through your Cougars email address.
Resources
- Find more information on how to be successful in college
- Ready to enroll? Follow the Self Enrollment in Classes instructions
- Need a syllabi for one of our courses? Check out the Concourse to find syllabi
Change your Major
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College Visits - Barton County Campus
Emporia State University - Monday, November 28, 6:15 a.m. - 3 p.m., Library
Kansas State University - Friday, November 1, 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Library
Wichita State University - Wednesday, November 13, 6:45 a.m. - 5:00 pm, Library
Spring Transfer Fair - 19+ colleges attending! February 2nd, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Student Union
Contact the Barton Advising Center:
By Email: [email protected]
By Phone for the Barton County Campus: (800) 748-7594 ext. 225
*Students on the Fort Riley or Fort Leavenworth campus should visit the Barton Fort Riley website for more information or to contact the Fort Riley advisors.
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