STUDENT ADVISEMENT AND COUNSELING

            1.         Faculty - student advisement for new students will be accomplished through the New Student Advisement Center soon after admission to the school.

Continuing students may contact the Departmental Assistant, Paula Temple, at 822-3602 for advisement appointments if they have not been assigned a permanent advisor.

            2.         After the initial advisement, new students will meet with Criminal Justice Program Director (Larry Saunders) who will thoroughly explain the Criminal Justice Curriculum and "ENABLE" the student to self-schedule.  This allows the students to follow a simple procedure and register from their home.  Students are encouraged to register as early as possible each semester to obtain a beneficial and desirable class schedule.  Students should also seek the advice and assistance of their advisor when facing academic difficulties or for general information concerning the school as well as for scheduling of classes.

            3.         Students within two semesters of graduation should schedule an appointment with the Criminal Justice Program Director (Larry Saunders) to ensure that classes needed for graduation will be available.  Students will not be seen without an appointment.

            4.         Located on each campus is a Counseling and Career Services Office, which provides a number of services to students.  Whenever students desire vocational, educational or individual counseling, they may freely contact this office.  Also, students seeking to withdraw from school should do so through the Career Services Office as certain procedures must be carried out in order to be property withdrawn and retain eligibility for readmission without academic penalty.  Students, who wish to change their major, do so through this office and students with disabilities should contact this office as well.

            5.         Financial difficulties are sometimes alleviated through contacting the Offices of Financial Aid.  Criminal Justice Advisors assist in academic advising only.  Any questions or concerns dealing with Financial Aid need to be taken to that office.  Financial aid, VA benefits, LIFE scholarships and other scholarships have requirements with which your academic advisor may not be familiar.

          6.            Please visit the Campus Placement Office prior to graduation for assistance with job placement and resume writing.

          7.            A student, who encounters disciplinary difficulties, will be referred to the Director of Campus Life in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

          8.          Tutorial Services are offered on both campuses and open to all students enrolled in curriculum courses.  For more information, contact 822-3071 on Airport Campus and 738-7817 on Beltline Campus.

         9.          Writing Centers are located on each campus to assist students with papers and other projects requiring writing skills.  Location of the center on Beltline is Room 120 in Richland Hall and on Airport, Room 141 in the Congaree Building.

         10.          Students have the opportunity to apply for a variety of scholarships every year.   Criminal Justice students in particular may apply for the Burt Friday Scholarship which is sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police.  Information on scholarships and application procedures is usually available during the Fall Semester.

11.         The Student Support Services Office on both campuses offers a wide range of helpful services such as tutoring and financial aid counseling.  Students are encouraged to take advantage of the assistance that is provided.