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Navigating your course to success

Navigating your course to success . You are beginning an exciting journey…. A successful journey does not happen by accident. A successful journey…. You have to know where you want to go You have to know what it takes to get there You have to have a plan on how to get there

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Navigating your course to success

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  1. Navigating your course to success

  2. You are beginning an exciting journey… A successful journey does not happen by accident.

  3. A successful journey…. • You have to know where you want to go • You have to know what it takes to get there • You have to have a plan on how to get there • You must work your plan

  4. Where do you want to go? • Why are you in college? Without a reason why, nothing else makes sense. • What do you want to get out of being here? Destination =

  5. What will it take to get there? • SU 6-year graduation rate: 64% • Keys to success at SHIP: • Have to know how to navigate the system • Have to be able to make critical decisions • Have to maximize use of available resources

  6. One of the most important resources for your success at SHIP is your academic advisor. Every student is assigned to an advisor Declared major – advisor faculty member in academic department Undeclared – advisor in Office of Undeclared Students Your Responsibilities: • to know your advisor’s name, location, office hours; • to initiate contact with your advisor; • to make and keep advising appointments; • to prepare questions and bring any appropriate materials or concerns to the advising meetings; • to see your advisor regularly; • to be responsible for your own success.

  7. When should you see your advisor? • Whenever you encounter any problems that affect your academic performance. • When it is time to schedule classes for next semester. • Whenever you are thinking about dropping or adding a course. • To discuss your academic progress. • To discuss career/internship considerations. • As often as necessary

  8. Graduation is a destination – not a race… You are responsible for your success at SHIP… • You must have a plan to reach your destination. • You have to work your plan. • Stay focused • Stay on course It will be an exciting journey.

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