Advising Services
for Current Students
Student Success Advisors in Advising Services offer educational guidance and support for success at North Idaho College. Advisors can assist you with:
- Educational Planning - Advisors assist you in developing a personalized and meaningful educational plan and preparing an efficient transfer plan to continue your education after leaving NIC.
- Reading and Interpreting “My Progress” in Student Planning - “My Progress” in Student Planning is a powerful tool for determining requirements that you have already satisfied and for selecting courses that count toward your intended program. “My Progress” can also be used to determine your graduation timeline! Advisors will help you review “My Progress” and counsel you on your educational plans.
- Assistance with Program Selection - Advisors will help you explore the opportunities, fit, and requirements of NIC program offerings.
- Registration Problem-Solving - Advisors can help you address common registration issues, understand registration restrictions, and troubleshoot finding a seat in a closed class necessary for program progression. Advisors can also help you explore course options, make changes to your schedule, review registration holds, and assist with planning and preparing for advising and registration.
- Academic Difficulty - Advisors can help you evaluate past academic performance and discover the skills and resources necessary to achieve your educational goals. Advisors can connect you with academic and specialized campus services.
- Identifying a New Advisor – Staff in Advising Services can help you identify the professional or faculty advisor to best guide you on your particular educational path. New students are required to meet with an advisor prior to registration.