Welcome to Current Student Advisement

As you continue your academic journey at Alabama State University, regular academic advising is an important part of staying on track toward graduation. Continuing students are strongly encouraged to work closely with their assigned faculty or major advisor, who can provide guidance specific to their academic program, curriculum, and degree requirements. 

Your faculty or major advisor can help you review your curriculum, select appropriate courses, understand prerequisites and course sequencing, and plan for future semesters. Meeting with your advisor regularly can help you make informed academic decisions and avoid delays in your progress toward degree completion. 

The Academic Advisement team remains available to help students navigate the advising process, identify appropriate resources, and determine where to go when they need additional assistance. However, continuing students should maintain an active relationship with their faculty or major advisor as their primary source of academic advising.

Prepare for Advising & Registration

Successful registration begins before registration opens. Continuing students are encouraged to plan, review their academic progress, and meet with their faculty or major advisor each semester.

Review Your Curriculum

• Become familiar with your academic program's curriculum and track the courses you have completed. Your faculty or major advisor can help you review your remaining degree requirements and decide which courses to take next.

Meet With Your Faculty or Major Advisor

• Schedule time with your faculty or major advisor before registration begins. Come prepared to discuss your academic progress, upcoming course requirements, and any questions or concerns that could affect your academic plan.

Check for Holds

• Review your student account for any holds that could prevent registration. Depending on the type of hold, you may need to contact Academic Advisement, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, the Registrar's Office, or another University department for assistance. Do not wait until registration begins to address outstanding holds.

Review Important Dates and Deadlines

• Check the University Academic Calendar for registration dates, add/drop deadlines, withdrawal deadlines, and other important academic dates. Missing a deadline may limit your registration options or require additional approval.

Plan Your Courses

• Work with your faculty or major advisor to identify the courses you need for the upcoming semester. Consider prerequisites, course sequencing, and your overall progress toward degree completion when planning your schedule. Having alternative course options ready can also help if your preferred section is unavailable.

Register for Your Courses

• Continuing students are responsible for creating and registering for their own class schedules. After you meet with your advisor and address any registration holds, register as early as possible to improve your access to available course sections.

 

Find Your Academic Advisor

Continuing students should work closely with their assigned faculty or major advisor for ongoing academic planning and registration support.

Confirm Your Assigned Advisor

• Log in to your HornetAdvise/Navigate account to confirm your current advisor assignment. Because advising assignments may change, students should always verify their assigned advisor in HornetAdvise/Navigate before scheduling an advising appointment.

View the Academic Advisor List

You may also use the Academic Advisor List to locate advising contacts for your academic program or department.

Academic Advisor List

If you can't identify your advisor or believe your advising assignment is incorrect, contact Academic Advisement for help.

 

Registration & Schedule Changes

Continuing students are responsible for registering for and managing their own course schedules. Before registration, work with your faculty or major advisor to identify the courses that align with your curriculum and academic progress.

Register Early

• Students are encouraged to register as soon as they are eligible. Course sections may fill quickly, and you cannot guarantee specific class times, instructors, or course formats. Preparing alternative course options with your advisor can help you stay on track if your preferred section is unavailable.

Making Changes to Your Schedule

• Before adding, dropping, or changing a course, consider how the change may affect your academic progress. Schedule changes can affect prerequisites, course sequencing, your expected graduation timeline, and enrollment status.
• Consult with your faculty or major advisor if you are unsure whether a schedule change is appropriate for your curriculum.

Registration Errors or Closed Courses

• If you receive a registration error or can't register for a required course, contact your faculty or major advisor or the appropriate academic department for guidance. Some registration issues may require departmental or University approval.

Know the Registration Deadlines

• All registration and schedule changes must follow University deadlines. Review the Academic Calendar each semester for registration, add/drop, and withdrawal dates.
• Requests made after published deadlines may require additional approval and are not guaranteed.

 

Changing Your Major

Choosing the right academic program is an important part of your college experience. If you are considering changing your major, take time to understand how the change may affect your degree requirements and progress toward graduation.

 

Before Changing Your Major

• Students are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor or a representative from the department of the intended new major before changing. Review the curriculum for the new program and discuss how your previously completed courses may apply toward the new degree.
• Changing your major may result in different course requirements, prerequisites, or additional semesters of study depending on your academic progress.

Submit the Declaration of Major Form

• Complete major changes through the University's official Declaration of Major process. Completing or discussing a change with an advisor does not automatically update your official academic program.
• Students should complete the required Declaration of Major form and obtain all required approvals. Once the process is complete, the change will be reflected in the University's student records.

Access the Declaration of Major Form

Check Your Advising Assignment

• A change of major may also result in a new faculty or major advisor. After your major change has been processed, check your HornetAdvise/Navigate account to confirm your updated advising assignment.

Need Additional Academic Support?

Academic success extends beyond course registration and advising. Alabama State University offers a variety of resources to help students strengthen their academic skills, overcome challenges, and stay on track toward their educational goals. Students are encouraged to use available support services, including peer tutoring, academic labs, academic workshops, testing services, academic accommodations, and other campus resources. Do not wait until you are struggling to seek support. Connecting with available resources early can help you address challenges and develop strategies for continued academic success.

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