Academic Advising and Assistance
Ronan 250; 989-774-7506
The Academic Advising and Assistance office provides academic guidance, assistance and support to undergraduate students through advising, tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and academic support classes. The university academic probation, suspension and dismissal policies are monitored by this office. Staff members are also responsible for the planning and delivery of the undergraduate orientation program. The website is https://www.cmich.edu/ess/academic_advising_assistance.
General Academic Advisors. All undeclared undergraduate students are assigned a general academic advisor. Advisors assist entering and returning students with course selections, fulfilling General Education and other degree requirements. General Academic Advisors also offer advice on career and academic decision making, transfer credit, study skills and referrals to specific on-campus services. Global Campus students are assigned advisors at the time of admission.
Student Success Centers. One of the features of the Academic Advising and Assistance office is the convenient access students have to the office services. Four Student Success Centers are conveniently located in residence hall quads, enabling new students to meet with advisors where they live. Since General Academic Advisors also assist off-campus and undecided upper-class students, appointments are scheduled in Student Success Centers. A centralized advising and assistance office is located in Ronan Hall 250, to offer comprehensive services to students in the area of tutoring or on-campus referrals.
Academic Assistance. Academic assistance is available to help students who, in the process of earning a degree, find they need to know more about study skills and reading techniques. Staff members provide one-on-one assistance that is geared to the student’s needs.
Tutoring. Tutoring is available for undergraduate students who need assistance in understanding course material. Students experiencing difficulty in any undergraduate math class may obtain assistance at one of the walk-in Math Assistance Centers. The Writing Centers specialize in helping students with all types of writing. Undergraduate students seeking assistance in most other subjects can request a one-on-one or small group tutor from the Tutoring office in Academic Advising and Assistance, Ronan Hall 250. Note: Tutoring is not available to main campus students for most online classes.
Supplemental Instruction. Supplemental Instruction is provided for students enrolled in courses which have historically proved difficult as evidenced by the number of students who earn low grades or withdraw from the course. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is comprised of a series of review sessions conducted by an SI Leader who prepares a review for each lecture given by the professor. Students experiencing difficulty in the course are encouraged to attend SI sessions regularly.
Academic Skills Courses. Courses in study and reading strategies are offered to help students increase their academic experience. Skills covered include time management and organization issues, motivation, note-taking skills, test taking techniques, stress management and problem solving methods. A course in reading improvement is offered to assist students in comprehension and critical reading skills.