Student Academic Advising Guide

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The Student Academic Advising Guide is designed to help students navigate the academic advising process. The pages in this section will help students find information on the advising relationship, materials needed for academic advising, academic regulations and much more. 

Welcome from the Assistant Dean for Academic Advising

Whether you are a first-year student, transfer student, or a graduating senior, this is a very exciting time for you. Here at Randolph-Macon College (RMC), faculty, staff and other students are ready to share with you the opportunities that will shape your college life and your future. Our liberal arts curriculum encourages you to explore our global society through science, history, literature, the arts and other disciplines.

The team at the Center for Student Success and the College’s faculty advisors bring a wealth of experience and expertise to support you throughout your four-year journey, helping you navigate challenges, achieve your goals, and make the most of your RMC experience.

Our Academic Success Advisors partner with you to create a unique academic plan that moves you toward graduation and beyond. With the support of Academic Success Advisors during your first year and faculty advisors as you progress through your academic program, you can be confident in your abilities to achieve your goals. Advising will connect you with an abundance of resources on campus, from academic enrichment to career planning.

I have prepared this Academic Advising Student Guide as a companion to the information you will learn in the EDGE 181 and 181 first-year transition courses and throughout your collegiate career.

I wish you the very best as you take the next steps into your future.

LaNea Winston, MS Ed.
Assistant Dean for Academic Advising

Your academic journey is integrated with each and every part of your complete educational experience at Randolph-Macon. Here are a few helpful other resources and offices you might explore:

curriculum

All the areas your coursework must cover before you graduate!

registrar

This is where you’ll find things like academic catalogs, course schedules, degree audit.

ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES

Get help navigating your disability in class and outside it.

financial aid

Resources to help you navigate your scholarships, need-based aid, and work study.

student engagement

The “SEC” for short. Clubs and organizations, the Buzz and the team in charge of lots of programs on campus.

orientation and transitions

Part of the Center for Student Success, Captains work alongside Academic Success Advisors for first-years.

EDGE Career Development

Part of the Center for Student Success. Go here for student jobs, internships, and more.

STUDY ABROAD AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Find out how you can build an academic plan that includes seeing the world!

TUtoring

Get subject-specific tutoring or general help developing your study skills from trained peer tutors.

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Tips & Tricks To Help You Make the Most of Your Education at Randolph-Macon College

  • Take charge of your education. Your success and/or failure is up to you.
  • Approach college life with a positive “can do” attitude. Focus on what you are learning and not just the grades you are getting.
  • Trust small beginnings and small steps. They will lead to bigger and better things.
  • Get to know your professors.
  • Find a study partner for each of your classes.
  • Attend every class and try to arrive early.
  • Be attentive, ask questions, take good notes, and try to stay organized.
  • Seek help right away. Do not wait until you are in trouble. A good study partner, mentor, and/or professor can be “great” assets.
  • Do the work and tackle the hard or important things first. You’ll find that the easier things can be completed more quickly, often leaving you with extra down time.
  • Study when you don’t feel like studying.
  • Always challenge yourself before anyone challenges you.
  • Amplify your strengths. Pursue your strongest interests first.
  • Maintain good friendships and have fun. Create moments that you’ll remember with a smile.
  • Take full advantage of ALL RMC resources.
  • Always remember to say “Thank You.” A little kindness goes a long way.