Advising and Student Success at Mount Aloysius College

Consistent with Mount Aloysius College’s Mission Statement and the mission statement of the Center for Student Success (CSS), the Student Success and Advising Office is committed to combining education for life with preparation for professional excellence. This office is responsible for coordinating the course registration process for all incoming first-year students, as well as, assigning all of the students to an academic advisor. This office is also responsible for ensuring student-learning outcomes in Advising. We also closely monitor our students’ academic performance to ensure their educational satisfaction. Academic excellence is our priority; personal attention contributes to students’ educational, career and personal achievements.

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For Students

The Student Success and Advising Office contacts each freshman prior to the beginning of the semester to register for classes. The first scheduling appointment is completed with the Advising Office. After that, each student is assigned an Advisor within his/her chosen program, and students contact their Advisor prior to scheduling classes for subsequent semesters. It is important for students to meet with Advisor’s to be sure they are taking classes required for their timely graduation and to answer questions about internships, leadership applications, or to obtain answers to other important questions. After the first semester, students can register for their classes online after meeting with their Advisor.

What can I do to be successful?

If you have any further questions, please contact Jenna Weyandt in Student Success and Advising at (814) 886-6398.

Time Management

Set an appropriate amount of time aside to read notes, books and study regularly while balancing other obligations.

Study Skills

Don’t cram! Begin studying Day 1 of class. If you are taking 12 credits, you should be studying at least 2 hours per credit which equals 24 hours a week of study time.

Organize Your Time

Each night before bed, make up your schedule for the next day. Include time for studying, class, and other requirements. Your schedule may include non-study activities.

Things to Keep in Mind

You must maintain 12 credits to be considered a full time student. You must pass 24 credits within an academic year to make progress towards Financial Aid.
Financial Aid differs between full time students and part time students.
If you plan on dropping a class, you must speak with your advisor first.
You must meet with your advisor within the first 2 weeks of class.

In order to graduate on time in a bachelor’s program, you must have 15 credits per semester or be willing to take summer classes.
Plenty of resources are available to you on campus. Take advantage of them.
It is your responsibility as a student to become familiar with the College Catalog and the requirements for your major.

Campus Resources

Learning Commons

(814) 886-6415—Library First Floor

Campus Ministry

(814) 886-6483—St. Gert’s Hall 40

Professional Tutoring in Math

(814) 886-6416 —Library First Floor

Professional Tutoring in Health Science

(814) 886-6440—Library First Floor

Writing Consultant/Study Skills Specialist

(814) 886-6561—Library First Floor

Career Development

(814) 886-6320 — Admin Room 101

Mount Aloysius Academic Preparation Program

(814) 886-6420—Admin Room 101

Counseling

(814) 886-6336— St. Joe’s Hall 101

Registrar’s Office

(814) 886-6343 -Admin Room 103

Financial Aid

(814) 886-6357 -Admin Room 122

Billing Office

(814) 886-6368- Admin Room 124

Residence Life

(814) 886-6388 – Cosgrave 112

Bookstore

(814) 886- 6380 -Cosgrave

Little People’s Place (daycare)

(814) 886-6456 – Cosgrave 15

Preparing for Advising

Student Responsibilities in Advising:

Asking questions when you don’t understand
Knowing who your advisor is (The Portal is found here https://portal.mtaloy.edu)
Exploring your career options with your advisor based on your choice of major
Being aware of the requirements for your degree and course work required to graduate from your degree program
Becoming familiar and aware of all responsibilities within your chosen academic program

Keeping your advisor informed about things like schedule changes, academic problems, change of major, etc.
Preparing in advance for every meeting with your advisor, including having possible course options outlined for registration advising
Keeping advising appointments to discuss ideas and questions about your degree program
Utilizing all referrals made by your advisor to ensure your academic success

For Parents and Guidance Counselors

The Academic Advising office contacts each Freshman student before the beginning of the semester to register for classes. The first scheduling appointment is completed on paper with the Advising Office. The student is assigned an Advisor within his/her chosen program and it will be the student’s responsibility to contact their Advisor before being able to schedule classes for subsequent semesters. It is important for students to meet with their Advisors because they ensure the student is taking classes that are required for his/her major and that timely graduation can occur. After the first semester, students register for their classes online after completing an Advising meeting.

Guidance Counselors

Thank you for your interest in Mount Aloysius College. Please feel free to peruse the Advising Pages for Students and Parents. We appreciate your hard work with your high school students and look forward to working with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my grades?

Midterm and final grades are available on MyMAC. Final grades are not mailed.

What do I do if my grade for a particular class is incorrect?

You should contact the instructor of the class. If he or she determines that the grade should be changed, the change is initiated on a Grade Change Form signed by the instructor, department chair, division chair, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Registrar. Once the required signatures are in place, the form comes to the Registrar’s Office and the change is entered into the grade system. The student may view grades on MyMAC to see the changes that were made. Disputes of a final grade must be made within 30 days of the final grade being posted to student’s record. Incomplete grades (“I”) for which the work has been completed are converted to a grade via the process listed above. The student has 6 weeks to make up an incomplete grade or the “I” will be changed to an “F."

How many credits do I need to graduate on time?

In order to graduate on time in a bachelor’s program, you must have 15 credits per semester or be willing to take summer classes. To be considered a full-time student, you need to maintain 12 credits a semester.

Department

Jenna Weyandt

Associate Director of the Center of Student Success

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January 17

MLK Jr. Day Small Group Presentations - 1/17 & 1/20

10:00 AM Alumni Hall

Join us for a chance to meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor and a financial aid professional. You'll get a tour of campus, a fee-waived app, and a chance to meet students and faculty!

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January 21