Advising can be an essential part of student success. You are encouraged to meet with your advisor frequently throughout the year to ensure that you are meeting requirements for graduation. This is especially important prior to registration when you are selecting courses for future semesters.
Students Responsibilities include:
Advisors Responsibilities:
You may find out who your advisor is and how to contact them by choosing one of the options below or contact us.
It is recommended that you meet with your advisor at least once a semester to discuss registration.
The Advising Center operates on a “walk-in” basis. The best way to schedule time with your "major" advisor is to contact them either by phone or e-mail to make an appointment.
What to Bring:
To ensure that your advising appointment runs smoothly, there are several things you should bring:
It is helpful to have a delcared major before you start school, however, unless you are planning on receiving Financial Aid, it is not a requirement. If you are undecided The Advising Center will help you learn more about your options.
Yes. It would be wise to discuss a major change with your advisor first,
so
you can learn about your options. If you decide to change your major, complete a Major and Advisor Change Form and submit it to the Admissions and Records Office. (Students receiving Financial Aid should consider discussing it with their Financial Aid Advisor
as well).
It really depends on the scores you received on the ACT. Although CSI does not require the ACT test, the scores may be used in lieu of the COMPASS placement test. Your advisor can tell you if you need to take the entire COMPASS or just parts of it for placement.
Yes. The COMPASS can be repeated if you think that the score you received is lower than your actual skills. You can repeat the entire test or just the section you want to improve. An advisor can give you a form which notifies the Testing Center that you have permission to retest.
That is an individual decision depending on your educational goals. If you have been out of school for a while, a light load of credits is recommended your first semester, to help you get back into the student mode.
There is no set answer to this question because each student's situation is unique. An advisor can help you determine a schedule that will work best for you. Remember, early registration gives you prime time course selection.
The following is a suggested schedule:
| If you work: | 40 hours/week | 30 hours/week | 20 hours/week | 5-15 hours/week |
| Take no more than: | 6 credits | 9 credits | 12 credits | 14-16 credits |
It will depend on the total number of credits you take. Usually, a credit hour is defined as the number of hours per week that you attend class. For example, a 3 credit hour class means that the class meets three hours per week for the duration of a full semester.
You will want to experiment with this and see what works best for you. Generally students need between 1-3 hours of study for each hour spent in class. The time may vary with the requirements of your classes.
You will need to register for 12 or more credits each term to be at a full-time status.
You are encouraged to meet with your advisor frequently throughout the year to ensure that you are meeting requirements for graduation. This is especially important prior to registration each semester.
New Students:
Current Students:
If you attended the most recent semester at CSI you may either register online or by submitting the course registration form, signed by your advisor, either on campus or at one of the
off-campus centers.
If you attended CSI in the past but not the most recent semester submit the course registration form, signed by your advisor, on campus or at one of the off-campus centers.
Online Registration using MyCSI:
You may want to print these directions so that you may follow them while working in another page.
After the Appointment:
Once you have met with an advisor there are several things you can do
to improve your success at the college.
In almost all cases the answer is yes if the class is at the 100 level or above and the grade is "C" or better. The final word on transferability comes directly from the school you plan to attend. Calling or e-mailing them can save problems later. If you plan to attend a university in Idaho, you can refer to the articulation transfer guides.