IRSC is making it personal - ensuring that every degree-seeking and dual enrollment student has a Guided Pathway (GP) with ongoing encouragement from an assigned advisor from admission to graduation. Your advisor is here to make sure that you have a positive college experience and can anticipate roadblocks, recommend resources to meet your needs, and help you navigate your pathway to success.
In preparation for college and throughout your enrollment at IRSC, your advisor will:
While academic advising is a collaborative process, you must take an active role in your education by:
In preparation for college and throughout your enrollment at IRSC, your advisor will:
- explore your skills and interests and discuss your life and career goals with you.
- advise you of a program objective that aligns with those goals and explain all program requirements.
- develop your Guided Pathway, which will guide your online course registration each semester.
- familiarize you with IRSC technology and help you transition into college life and the academic community.
- address your questions and concerns by providing you with accurate information or a referral when necessary.
- offer you ongoing support and do everything possible to help you reach your goals.
While academic advising is a collaborative process, you must take an active role in your education by:
- reflecting on who you are, what you want, and why you are here.
- being thoughtful of your education, setting short and long-term goals, and working hard to meet them.
- making a commitment to managing your time effectively and responsibly.
- becoming familiar with and using the technology relied on by fellow IRSC students.
- asking for help when you need it and taking advantage of available resources.
- fulfilling your potential, reaching your goals, and becoming a graduate of IRSC.