Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I meet with my Academic Advisor?
You must meet with your Academic Advisor before registering for classes each semester. You are encouraged to consult with your Advisor more frequently, especially if you have questions or concerns. In addition, you must see your Advisor for approval to add, drop, or withdraw from a class.
How do I find my Academic Advisor?
Our offices are located in Room 224 in the St. Botolph building.
How do I change my schedule?
You must meet with your Academic Advisor to change your schedule, and you must do it within the Add/Drop period. Add/Drop deadlines for a given semester are published in the current Academic Calendar and Handbook and on the inside cover of the current Academic Catalog.
What if I miss the Add/Drop deadline?
If you miss the deadline, you will not be able to change your schedule. You may be allowed to withdraw from a class, however, and your Academic Advisor can help you decide if this is a good idea.
How is withdrawing different from dropping a class?
When you drop a class it is removed completely from your registration. It will not show up on your transcript and you will not be accountable for it in any way. Very often, students drop one class and replace it with another. When you withdraw from a class, however, it remains on your registration and will appear on your transcript with a grade of "W." You may not replace it with another class. You must see your Academic Advisor to withdraw from a class, and you must meet the withdraw deadline, published in the current Academic Calendar and Handbook and on the inside cover of the current Academic Catalog. Withdrawing from a class is generally not recommended except as a last resort.
What if I miss the deadline to withdraw from a class?
Unfortunately, if you miss the deadline to withdraw from a class, you will receive an "F" for that class.
I stopped attending a class early in the semester. The teacher knows about it and said it was fine. I'm withdrawn, right?
No. A teacher cannot withdraw you from a class. You must see your Academic Advisor in the Office of Student Services to withdraw from a class.
My name wasn't on the class roster, but the teacher added me to the list. I'm registered for the class now, right?
No. A teacher cannot add a class to your registration. You must see your Academic Advisor in thethe Office of Student Services to add a class.
I'm having some trouble with one of my classes. Where can I get advice about what to do?
Your Academic Advisor would love to help you out! We will keep our conversations with you confidential, and we have lots of good ideas about overcoming obstacles and succeeding at NEC. Come visit us!