Academic Advising

ADVISING & EDUCATIONAL MAPPING

Once I know more about how Academic Advising services will be provided to our students
moving forward, we will work to ensure that FYS students understand how to access these
services moving forward.

Regardless of where students are in their academic career, it is important for them to take time
to reflect on their intended program of study at Quincy College. If undecided, students should
think about which program(s) they would be interested in pursuing, or consider General
Studies, which covers a variety of areas in the Liberal Arts.

It is important to share information with students about all academic programs and to direct
them to this information on the website: https://quincycollege.edu/academics/areas-of-study/

In the future, you should plan to schedule a meeting with Academic Advising to discuss
program requirements and coursework for your intended program of study. More information
about Academic Advising at Quincy College can be found here:
https://quincycollege.edu/student-services/academic-advising/

Journal Prompts: Instructors may choose to use the following questions to guide their students’
journal reflections surrounding their academic plans:

 What is your intended program of study at Quincy College?

 Why are you interested in this area of study?
 Do you know anyone who is also pursuing this major? This doesn't necessarily have to
be someone at Quincy College, it could be a friend or family member who attends
another school.
 What courses are you taking this semester, if any, that will count towards your program
of study?
 What courses do you hope to take next semester that will count towards your program
of study?
 How long do you anticipate it will take you to graduate from Quincy College with your
Associates Degree?
 Do you plan to pursue a Bachelors Degree from a four-year school after graduating from
Quincy College? If so, where would you like to complete your Bachelors Degree? 
o Refer to Articulation Agreements:
https://quincycollege.edu/content/uploads/ArticulationAgreements_Programs.p
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Educational Plan Reflection: In collaboration with Academic Advising resources, you will begin
to map out your upcoming semesters and anticipated coursework at Quincy College. This will
include the courses that you plan to take during the Summer and Fall 2020 semesters. This
should be a realistic overview of the coursework that is needed in order to complete your
remaining degree requirements. Students are encouraged to consult the QC Portal and their
degree audit.

Students must submit a one-page reflection on Canvas following the completion of their
academic plan. This reflection will be about the academic planning process. The one-page
reflection should address the following questions:

 Have you met with an Academic Advisor or your faculty advisor this semester?
 If so, describe your meeting. What went well? What was challenging?
 If not, do you plan to meet with an advisor? Why or why not?
 What questions do you have about the academic planning process? 
 Do you know what classes you still need to take?
 What surprised you about the academic planning process?
 Did you find this Academic Advising visit helpful in FYS? How do you feel about the
academic planning tool? 
 Anything else you would like to share about your academic plans and goals at Quincy
College.

Please be reminded that the Educational Plan document can also be found in this section in
Canvas.

Other advising resources: 

 How to read your advising worksheet (PDF) - attached
 How to register for classes online (PDF) – attached