Academic Affairs and First Year Studies is the central advising office at Saint Mary's College. The advising records of all students are maintained in this office. In addition to administering academic policies, advisors in the office work closely with faculty advisors and professors to promote the academic life of all students.
First Year Students are assigned a faculty advisor during their first summer. The faculty advisor helps First Year Students plan their schedules during the first year. When students decide on a major they will be assigned a departmental advisor in their major. Advisors in Academic Affairs are available to all students to answer general questions on requirements and curricular issues.
Advisors in Academic Affairs and First Year Studies in collabaration with faculty advisors, the Director of Student Success, career counselors and various tutors offer assistance and information to promote student success.
A number of academic policies directly affect students from the beginning of their college experience. Students should come to Academic Affairs for help with any of the following policies: withdrawing from a course; change of status; co-exchange with Notre Dame; excused absence; final exam change; declaration of major and minor; grade policy; grade appeal; and transfer credit.
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Academic Guide for First Year Students
The First Year Studies Office publishes the Academic Guide for First Year Students. The guide includes an outline of the general education program, course descriptions and academic policies. For a copy of the Academic Guide or for answers to questions about First Year Studies please contact us at 574-284-4594.
*** 2009-2010 edition***
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