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ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

• When does advising begin?
  
  
• When does registration begin/end?
  
  
• Who should see an advisor?
  
  
• Why is advising important?
  
  
• Which advisor is best for me?
  
  
• NFCC Advisor Directory (contact information)
  
  
• NFCC College Catalog & Class Schedule page

When does advising begin?

• SUMMER TERM 2013: Academic advisement begins April 1, 2013
• FALL TERM 2013: Academic advisement begins June 17, 2013

When does registration begin/end?

Registration for Summer Term 2013 is based on the following registration schedule:

• April 15-19, 2013 (Monday-Friday)
  Early registration for Summer Terms 2013 (Terms A, B, & C) for currently enrolled students.
• Mon., 4/15 – 36+ earned semester hours (priority for students with disabilities, tutors, SSS, Veterans)
• Tues., 4/16 – 24+ earned semester hours
• Wed., 4/17 – 12+ earned semester hours
• Thurs., 4/18 – currently enrolled students
• Fri., 4/19 – currently enrolled students 
  
  
• April 22, 2013 (Monday)
• Open registration for Summer Term 2013 (Terms A, B, & C), including dual enrolled students.
  
  
• May 6, 2013 (Tuesday)
• Classes begin form Summer Terms A & C

• May 7, 2013 (Tuesday)
• Last day to register, add or change schedule for Summer Terms A & C.
• Last day to drop and receive refund for Summer Terms A & C .
• Last day to pay tuition and fees for Summer Terms A & C. All class schedules with unpaid fees at the end of the day will be cancelled.
  
  
• June 24, 2013 (Monday)
• Classes begin form Summer Term B
  
  
• June 25, 2013 (Tuesday)
• Last day to register, add or change schedule for Summer Term B.
• Last day to drop and receive refund for Summer Term B.
• Last day to pay tuition and fees for Summer Term B. All class schedules with unpaid fees at the end of the day will be cancelled.  

Registration for Fall Term 2013 is based on the following registration schedule:

• July 8-11, 2013 (Monday-Thursday)
  Early registration for Fall Term 2013 for currently enrolled students.
• Mon., 7/8 – 36+ earned semester hours (priority for students with disabilities, tutors, SSS, Veterans)
• Tues., 7/9 – 24+ earned semester hours
• Wed., 7/10 – 12+ earned semester hours
• Thurs., 7/11 – currently enrolled students  
  

• July 15, 2013 (Monday)
• Open registration for Fall Term 2013, including dual enrolled students.
  
  
• August 26, 2013 (Monday)
• Classes begin for Fall Term 2013 

Who should see an advisor?

All students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor prior to course registration.  The following students must see an academic advisor prior to registration:

• Students required to register for any College Preparatory course
• Students with a ‘hold’ on their registration
• All new, first time in college students

Home school students must see NFCC home school advisor, Bobby Scott

What are the advantages of seeing an advisor? 

Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor prior to course registration for the following reasons:

ACADEMIC REVIEW: A thorough review of completed academic coursework and academic progress

CAREER GUIDANCE: Review of completed, current, and future coursework relative to academic, transfer and career goals

UP TO DATE INFORMATION: Notification of changes to course schedules, program requirements, transfer requirements, important dates and other information necessary to facilitate timely completion of academic goals

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: Discussion of non-academic factors (work, family, etc.) and the relationship of each to academic achievement

Which advisor is best for me?

NFCC advisors are ready to assist any student.  However, students in the following categories should see the advisors associated with those categories as indicated:

CURRENT COLLEGE PREPARATORY STUDENTS: Students required to register for College Preparatory courses must see an academic advisor prior to registration.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: Students in the Student Support Services program must see Lonnie Ford, Lynn Waller or Suzie Cashwell.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with a documented disability should see Lynn Waller.

DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS: Dual enrollment students must see their high school counselor for advisement.

HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS: Home-schooled students must see NFCC advisor Bobby Scott.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: Students in Career and Technical Education programs should see the appropriate contact below:

• Debbie Bass (Nursing and Allied Health)
• Mac Leggett (EMT and Paramedic)
• Rick Davis (Criminal Justice and Corrections)
• Marie Guest (Digital Design/Digital Media)

GENERAL STUDENTS AND FIRST TIME NFCC STUDENTS: Students not included in the above categories and any new students should see Mary Frances Mauldin or Bobby Scott.

NFCC ADVISORS are ready to assist all current and potential students. Contact your advisor today!

NFCC ADVISOR DIRECTORY

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