Assignment of Academic Advisors
Whether students are planning on enrolling in online courses, have yet to decide on a major, would like to take classes at an off-campus location, or have a major declared they will have an assigned academic advisor to work with throughout their educational journey at Minot State University. Students can view their academic advisors by logging in to Campus Connection or Starfish. If no advisor is listed in Campus Connection, it is important for students to contact the main office of their intended field of study. If students wish to change their academic advisor at any time, they can contact the Administrative Assistant within their academic department for further assistance.
The following information will provide students with an idea of who is assigned as their academic advisor based on their student classification.
School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences - The majority of students are assigned faculty advisors within their intended major. Students pursuing a General Studies degree will work with a Professional Staff Advisor in the Academic Support Center.
School of Business, Math, and Technology - Students who are pursuing a degree within the Department of Business are assigned to a Professional Staff Advisor in the Academic Support Center for assistance with course scheduling and information pertaining to program requirements. Students are also assigned to faculty within their intended major to visit about career possibilities, including internships and full-time employment opportunities upon graduation.
Students pursuing a degree in the Department of Math, Data, and Technology are assigned faculty advisors, with the exception of the Computer Information Systems majors who are assigned to a Professional Staff Advisor in the Academic Support Center.
School of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Faculty advisors are assigned to students in these programs. Students in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Criminal Justice may also work with a Professional Staff Advisor located in Memorial Hall.
School of Science and Health - Students in many of the programs in this school are assigned to faculty advisors. A Professional Staff Advisor works with students in Radiologic Technology and pre-Nursing.
Undeclared Students - Students who are undeclared will work with a Professional Staff Advisor in the Academic Support Center.
Honors Program - Students who wish to participate in the Honors Program will work with the Honors Program Advisor for course placement into required courses for the Honors Program.
International Students - International students are assigned academic advisors within their intended field of study; however, they will also work closely with staff in the Office of International Programs.
MSU at Minot Air Force Base - Students attending classes at the Minot Air Force Base (MAFB) are assigned to an academic advisor within their intended field of study. For more information about classes offered at the MAFB and specific enrollment information, students can contact MSU's MAFB Education Center Coordinator.
MSU in Bismarck - Students enrolled in MSU classes on the Bismarck State College (BSC) campus are assigned to various academic advisors, depending on their field of study.
Online Students - Students who are planning on pursuing a degree online will work with an advisor specific to their online degree program:
- Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, International Business
- BSN Completion Program
- General Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Human Services: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Associate of Science in Human Services: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Student Athletes - Student athletes are assigned to work with an academic advisor within their intended field of study. Student athletes will also work closely with the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Life.
Transfer Students - Students who are transferring to MSU will be assigned to an academic advisor within their planned field of study. It is very important students work closely with their advisor to determine how courses transfer to Minot State.
