Academic Advising

Academic advisors are the advisors to which you visit when you first enroll in college.  These advisors will help you determine which program you want to pursue then help you get your first semester class schedule prepared.

After this initial advisement, the Academic Advisor will assign you to an advisor within your program, called a Program Advisor, or simply “advisor.”

Academic advisors are located in Student Affairs and are not faculty members.

Program Advising

After students are admitted to BRTC, they must meet with their program advisors every semester prior to registration.The program advisor

  • Releases the hold that prevents students from registering each semester,
  • Guides students in choosing the best courses for their schedules,
  • Helps students plan their graduation path, and
  • Counsels students about which degree or certificate they should enter.

Program advisors are usually faculty and the individuals commonly referred to as “advisors.”

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