UC Basics
University College advises students until they have how many earned credit hours?
What is 52 earned hours?
You accidentally notice confidential information unrelated to advising. What should happen?
Use only information relevant to advising and maintain confidentiality.
A student has 48 earned hours. Who advises them?
University College
This tool serves as the student's roadmap to graduation.
Curriculum plan.
What is NCCU's mascot?
Eagle
Students should schedule advising appointments using this platform.
What is Navigate?
A parent requests a student's schedule. Can you provide it?
Only with FERPA authorization.
A transfer student arrives with 54 earned hours. Who advises them?
Their academic department.
Students should verify this is correct before registration.
Major
This iconic tower is one of the most recognizable campus landmarks
What is the Hoey Bell Tower?
This building houses University College Advising.
What is Alexander-Dunn Building?
A student asks for a prerequisite override because 'everyone gets one.'
Follow the published approval process.
A student wants CHEM before the prerequisite. What should the advisor do?
Verify prerequisites and department policy.
Why check prerequisites?
To prevent delays and registration issues.
What are the official school colors?
What are Maroon and Gray?
Name three services University College provides besides registration.
Academic coaching, mentoring, academic success planning, major exploration, workshops, referrals, student support (any three or more).
You discover your advising mistake delayed graduation. What should happen?
Take ownership, develop a corrective plan, and communicate appropriately.
A student wants 21 credit hours. What is the advisor's first responsibility?
Review readiness, policy, and realistic planning.
When should advisors encourage future planning?
Every advising appointment.
This year the institution officially became North Carolina Central University.
What is 1969?
What event introduces new students to advising and course registration?
What is SOAR?
Name three situations where the best advising decision is not the fastest one.
Transfer credit review, department override, financial aid review, major change, placement scores, sequencing.
Every recommended course is full. Name two advising strategies.
Alternate sections, online options, mini-mesters, approved electives, waitlists/overrides, backup schedule.
Proactive advising is an intentional, early, and continuous approach where advisors initiate contact with students to anticipate challenges and support academic and personal success.
Name two goals of proactive advising?
Retention, graduation, fewer errors, independence, referrals.
This NCAA division includes NCCU athletics.
What is NCAA Division I?