Academic Advising

The faculty and staff of Martin Methodist College want every student to have a successful college experience and are committed to providing them the best academic advisement possible. Each student who enters the college is assigned a faculty advisor who assists with schedules and academic concerns. For first year students, the academic advisor is the FYE instructor in coordination with an advisor in the discipline and the Director of Academic Advising. Undecided majors work with faculty and career services. It is the immediate responsibility of all students, including Evening Program students, to make contact with their assigned advisor or the Director of Academic Advising in person, by phone, or by e-mail in order to ensure proper scheduling of the academic program of study while at Martin.

Generally, new first-time freshmen or transfer students are advised and may register during summer orientation. During the initial semester of enrollment, all students are assigned a faculty advisor as assigned by the Director of Academic Advising. All students are encouraged to meet regularly with their advisor throughout their stay at Martin Methodist College. Should there be a need to change advisors, students may complete a Change of Major/Advisor form available in the Registrar’s Office or electronically.

Additionally, the Director of Academic Advising works closely with faculty and students providing degree audits upon request, checking to ensure that students are registered for appropriate courses each semester , and sending degree audits each semester to the student and advisor beginning the junior year. Effective academic advising is vital to the success of students; however, the ultimate responsibility for enrolling in appropriate classes lies with the student.