Advising & Registration

New Student Advising Program

If your academic/career goal is one of the more than 40 programs offered by NIC's Career and Technical Education (except pre-nursing), disregard this page and Contact CTE (Annette Griffard (208) 769-3448) for advising appointments.

To pursue an AS or AA (general transfer program degrees) or to complete pre-nursing prerequisites, follow the 3 steps below to get started. Participation in the online New Student Orientation is encouraged; advising is required for new and returning students.

• Step 1

  Complete your Advising Profile
  Complete your Advising Profile form online prior to scheduling your advising appointment. An advisor will review the information you share in your profile to prepare for your advising conversation! 

  Not sure about your academic path? Explore programs at NIC and follow the Career Services' recommendations for new and first-year students prior to meeting with an advisor. 

• Step 2

  For your advising conversation to be productive, please:

  • Complete your Math and English placement assessments if you haven't taken the SAT/ACT or if you think you can improve. These assessments determine your “starting place” for coursework in math and English. Investing the time now to boost your math and English knowledge – and your placement – can make a big difference in completing your program more quickly! Unsure about which class(es) your scores place you into? Find out here.

   

  • Submit official transcripts. If you've earned college credit at other institutions, request your official transcripts be sent PRIOR to your appointment to allow for evaluation of your credits. 

  • Check your Cardinal Mail account and read emails sent from the college. 

• Step 3

  Schedule a personalized 45 minute appointment with a Student Success Advisor.
  Contact Advising Services at (208) 769-7821 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are currently offered via phone and zoom. Our team of student success advisors will partner with you to develop a personalized, meaningful, and informed educational plan to complete your AS, AA, or pre-nursing prerequisites. An advising appointment is required prior to registering for your first semester.

  New and returning students are assigned to an advisor following this initial advising appointment. Advising assignments are made according to students' academic and professional interests and preparation.
  

Prepare for your first advising meeting by:   

• Completing Steps 1 and 2 above
• Review the Math Flow Chart to better understand math requirements for different programs, and your "starting place" based on your assessment
• Review the instructions for planning and registering for classes 
• View the All About Advising at NIC video (used in Cardinal Learning Commons classes) 

In your first advising meeting you can expect:

• Assistance clarifying your educational and career interests
• A review of your math and English assessments to inform course selection
• Review of transfer credit evaluation (any prior college credit transferred to NIC, including AP and dual credit)
• Assistance with course selection and registration
• Referrals to appropriate resources on and off campus
• Information about how to prepare for and maximize meetings with your advisor

Advising is also available at the Sandpoint Outreach Center. Please call (208) 665-5074 to make an appointment.