Student Advising

GIAL considers the academic advising process an integral part of each student's program and provides faculty advisors each bimester to assist students in selecting courses.  Core faculty members are expected to be a part of this student advisory process.

Each bimester prior to registration, students are required to meet individually with a faculty academic advisor to discuss courses proposed on the pre-registration form for the coming year in light of their total study program. The student must make any changes necessary and the academic advisor signs and dates the approved pre-registration form.

During the first bimester, students must complete an Intended Plan of Study, which is signed by the Department Head of their desired field of study, and the Dean of Academic Affairs. This form is kept by the Dean of Academic Affairs and copies are distributed to the student, the Department Head and Registrar’s Office.

A new student orientation meeting is scheduled prior to new student registration each bimester.  Check with the Dean of Students or the Registrar’s Office for up-to-date details.

Advisement