Advising at Georgia Highlands

Welcome to the Georgia Highlands College Advising web site.

Advising is a function of the GHC Student Success Center, but its activities are spread throughout the college in order to provide the widest possible chance for students to contact advisors and make the most of their courses and time. Advisors are available in the following ways:

At each instructional site
In each academic division
In many classes, doing in-class advising activities
At Early Bird Advising each term

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about all these possibilities.

Mission and Expected Outcomes of Academic Advising

In support of Georgia Highlands College Mission and Goals, academic advising is a joint venture for a student aided by a faculty member to explore and to determine educational options, which will ultimately lead to achievement of personal and professional goals, whether that is within the realm of the core curriculum, transfer programs, cooperative degree programs, or career programs. Academic advising is available to all students, regardless of need, at each educational site.

Academic advising can be seen as a teaching opportunity as well. Faculty members assist students

in setting realistic educational goals
in learning and applying decision-making strategies, and
in making appropriate choices

Expected outcomes of academic advising include the following.

New students will learn about academic requirements.
Students will be aware of institutional resources available to meet their individual educational needs and aspirations.
Currently enrolled students will interact with an advisor prior to registration.
Students will plan a program of study tailored to their academic talents and professional interests.
Students will understand the importance of strategic planning for coursework to be undertaken.