Academic Advising

If you are pursuing a degree or certificate or expect to be, it is extremely important that you obtain academic advising from your Home Institution before registering for classes. The academic advisor at your Home Institution is an expert in your program of study. Without an academic advisor to review your plan of study and the courses you have taken so far, you could easily register for a course that won't count toward your program. Only your academic advisor can verify which specific courses will meet your degree requirements.

Academic advisors have access to entrance assessments you may have taken as well as your admission and academic records. In addition to understanding what courses you are prepared to take, they can also suggest campus services such as further academic assessments, career counseling, or credit for life experience.

Your academic advisor may also be able to suggest alternative classes that you can take as replacements for degree requirements. If you need a specific course to finish your program that is not available at your Home Institution, you can look in the ICN catalog for a similar course from another ICN institution.

To locate an academic advisor at your Home Institution, contact your ICN Campus Coordinator.