As you are advising students, the following resources might be useful to you. These links should take you to the most updated versions of this information.
- Credit for Prior Learning – Offers explanations about the different ways students can earn Credit for Prior Learning, as well as a link to the “College Credit through Prior Learning” booklet. Credit for Prior Learning Guidebook
- Advising Forms – Links Records forms page, which houses many of the forms often needed when engaged in academic advising including: Request for Transcript Evaluation, Request for Military Transcript Evaluation, Program/Plan Change Form, Release of Information Form, and Petition for Academic Renewal
- Advising Syllabus (PDF) – Links to the Advising Syllabus. This is also found in all Canvas courses within the Student Resources folder of the Syllabus section.
- CCAP Advising – Links to CCAP FAQ page, which includes the specific requirements that students must meet to remain eligible for CCAP.
- Â – Links to the current college catalogue. Previous catalogues can be found at the bottom of the page (under Archived Catalogs) or in the Records Office.
- Financial Aid – Links to the main Financial Aid webpage, which offers a lot of useful information geared towards students. Some information most useful when advising can be found in the Policies & Condition section. If students have questions beyond what the website can answer, please encourage them to visit the Financial Aid Office or email finaid@virginiawestern.edu .
- Graduation – Links to the graduation page.
- My91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Help – Provides tutorials that show you how to navigate SIS.
- Placement Testing – Offers information about Placement Testing at 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ, including information about exemptions, retesting and preparation for the test.
- Student Academic Advising – Links to the Academic Advising page geared towards enrolled students. Covers topics such as: advising structure, credit hours, and selecting a program of study.
- Transfer Advising – Offers information geared towards students who are planning to transfer from 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ, including official Transfer Agreements, lists of transfer courses, and resources for students to consult when planning to transfer.
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