Academic Advising

Academic Advising assists students with setting educational goals, planning how to achieve the goals, and making informed decisions on matters related to academic success. The advisor is a source of information about institutional policies, procedures and programs, and helps students use College resources for integrating academic pursuits with personal and vocational goals. It is best to meet with advisors well before course registration periods so that adequate time and attention can be devoted to student concerns, apart from the urgency of registration itself. Advisors are prepared to assist students in considering career choices, transfer of courses, selection of transfer colleges, major requirements, and course choices.

Obtaining Advising

Advisor approval is required for all students wishing to register for a full time course load. For students who wish to register for a part time course load, advisor approval is encouraged but not required.

Students are encouraged to seek advising from Faculty Advisors in their academic field of study. Students who are undecided about their field of study are encouraged to work with Career Counselors. Advising and Counseling services can be accessed at 215-968-8182 or counseling@bucks.edu.

Each term, all registered students are provided a list of faculty advisors in their major. All students new to the College are invited to be advised and registered as part of their initial enrollment process. In order to prepare for the advising discussion, students should:

  1. Become familiar with required courses for the major. This information can be found in this Catalog and/or in the Program Evaluation available through WebAdvisor, which is accessed from www.bucks.edu;

  2. Consult with a Transfer Counselor in the BCCC Transfer Services office, 215-968-8031 if a bachelor’s degree is the educational goal.

  3. Bring to the advisor copies of transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities;

  4. Prepare a trial schedule of classes for the upcoming semester.