• Developing meaningful educational plans that satisfy degree requirements
• Select appropriate courses
• Understanding the implications of student choices, academic performance and academic standing
• Understanding how to take advantage of special opportunities like internships
• Identifying college resources and services (Career & Transfer Services, Counseling Services, Learning Centers, and Disability Services)
• Interpreting policies and procedures
• Developing decision-making skills and self-direction
• Clarifying and evaluating progress toward life and career goals

• Programs of Study
• ORIN 0101 Freshman Seminar
• Core Curriculum
• TSI/ESOL
• Add/Drop/Withdraw Courses
• Financial Aid Appeals
• On Campus Resources
• Transfer Courses
• FERPA
• Registration
• Degree Audit
• Early Alert Program
• Student Academic Standing
• Graduation

Web Advisor

• Financial Aid info
• Class schedule
• Register for classes
• Degree Audit
• Enrollment verification
• Unofficial Transcript
• Final Grades

Associates Degrees and Certificates

The classes you need will depend on the certificate or degree you have selected

• Certificate Level One
• 18 – 32 credit hours
• Certificate Level Two
• Up to 43 credit hours
• Associates
• Up to 42 credit hours of Core
• 18 or more credit hours of electives
• Associates of Applied Science
• Designed to enter into the workforce
• Associates of Arts or Associates of Science
• Designed to transfer

Typically takes more time to complete the higher you go.

• Go to TSC Web site  > MY TSC
  • 1.Click on My TSC
  • 2.Log in
  • 3.Click on Degree Audit
• Go to TSC Web site  > Programs
  • 1.Click on Programs
  • 2.Select program of interest and catalog year
• Visit the Academic Advising Center

*aka – Degree Evaluation

• Allows you to keep track of your Academic Progress
• Allows you to see the course you have completed and course you have pending
• Accessible online under MyTSC

Note: Be aware of the courses scheduled per semester from your Program of Study (POS)

Note: Some courses are only offered once a year, Fall or Spring

• If you decide not to take a course in the semester it is offered you may have to an entire year to take your course
• This adds time to completion of your degree

• List of courses needed to complete your degree
• Academic Status
• GPA
• Proposed Program
• Degree Audit allows you to see which courses can be used for another Program of Study
• Timeline for graduation

Visit: TSC Web site > Academics > TSC General Ed. Core

• Consist of 42 credit hours, under 9 component areas
• Transferable to any other Public institution in Texas
• College Level courses
• Students must pass all three areas of TSI to begin taking college level courses

http://www.tsc.edu/images/Academics/Core_Curriculum_2019.pdf

What steps to follow?  How do I Prepare?

Advisors assist students with:

• Academic and Admission advising
• Degree and Certificate planning
• Assessment Interpretation (TSI scores)
• Information on Academic Programs
• Course Placement and  Course Selection
• Registration Assistance
• Assistance with dropping or withdrawing from a course
• Referral to On-Campus Student Services
• Referral to Community Services
• Change of Major
• Graduation Requirements (degree audit)

Prepare to meet with your Advisor

• Keep a copy of all documents given
• Follow your Program of Study
• Identify courses you would like to take by logging on to MyTSC > Degree Audit
• Take your proposed schedule with you
• Utilize a schedule maker to create a weekly schedule
• Keep track of your progress
• Write down any questions you have

• South Texas College- Applied Science & Criminal Justice
• Marymount- Associates of Arts
• Western Governors University
• Texas A&M University (TAMU) -Engineering
• Texas Tech University – Architecture
• UT-San Antonio
• TAMU-Kingsville
• Lamar University

UTRGV

• Teaching
• Biomedical Sciences
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration