| Goal setting and education planning at CSU Channel Islands is continuous and ongoing process. Although advisors are here to help you along your journey, it is important to know that you control your destiny and need to be in charge of your academic voyage. This guide provides you with the necessary tools to make decisions about your academic voyage at CSU Channel Islands. You have begun your journey by selecting your first semester of classes. The next step is to develop some academic goals and to create an individualized education plan that will best help you achieve your educational goals. The education planner in this guide is one tool that will assist you in charting out a realistic degree plan. Once you have a clear understanding of all graduation requirements, you will be able to map out your major, general education and elective courses in semester blocks. The plan will make it easier for you to map out courses in the right sequence. Remember the plan is tentative and may need modification, but it does help you better visualize your progress toward degree completion. Set some academic goals for your first semester. Some examples of goals might include the following: Developing a time management plan, making use of student support services, regular attendance in the math lab or writing center, developing study skill strategies, career counseling in the Career Center and so forth. You should develop goals that meet your needs. When should I see my academic advisor? Take the initiative to get to know your advisors. Professional advisors located in the Advising Center are anxious to discuss your academic progress and education planning. In addition, faculty program advisors are also available. Please check the Advising Center lobby display case for office locations of faculty advisors. Continue to meet with advisors on a regular basis each semester. How should I prepare for my first advising meeting? Your Island Compass is a tool that will assist you with your education plan, bring it with you to your first advising session. Even after reading the guide carefully, you will undoubtedly still have questions. In the space below, write down questions, issues or topics you would like to discuss with your advisor. Being prepared for your advising session, will help you to get the most out of your relationship with your academic advisor. |
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