Academic Advising

Your academic advisor is your primary contact for questions concerning your program of study, course selections, change of major, academic achievement, and degree requirements.

Your advisor's responsibility is to help you plan each semester's class schedule and course progression for degree completion. Your academic advisor will act as your consultant helping you identify options and suggesting decision-making strategies.

Your academic advisor's goal is to help you become self-sufficient and self-confident in academic decision-making. While an advisor will help you make sure that you are reaching your academic goals, it is each student's responsibility to meet all course, program, and graduation requirements.

To learn more about all occupations, please access the Occupational Outlook Handbook at http://www.bls.gov. This handbook is a Department of Labor publication which is a nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to you in making decisions about your future work life.

Mountain State University is pleased to offer the service to our students—SIGI3. SIGI3—pronounced "siggy three"—is a special tool designed to help you plan your career. SIGI3 (System of Interactive Guidance and Information) is one of the most advanced education and career planning systems available. It combines the unique capabilities of the Internet with thoroughly researched information about occupations, work-related values, interests, skills, educational programs, and more.

The Advising Center is located in the Benedum Center at 609 South Kanawha Street on the main campus in Beckley. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may call 304-929-1347, 929-1651, or 929-1415 to schedule an appointment.