Academic Advising at The College of New Jersey

Students at The College of New Jersey are assigned a professional or faculty advisor based on their program of study. The Center for Student Success (CSS) advises specific cohorts of students but also provides supplemental advising to any student who would benefit from an additional layer of support, in collaboration with their departmental advisor. Working as a supplement to the departmental academic advisor, CSS can provide resources and support for students seeking clarification and guidance in choosing the courses necessary to gain the optimal experience at TCNJ. The Center for Student Success works closely with academic departments, the Career Center, as well as other campus-wide resources to help students explore programs that will align with their skills, interests, and goals. We also provide advisor training/support to faculty and staff advisors across campus and serve as a hub for advising resources and peer support (through our Peer Academic Coaches). To schedule an appointment with one of our advisors, visit our Staff page.

The College of New Jersey follows a developmental advising approach that focuses on the holistic wellness and growth of students:

“Academic advising is a developmental process which assists students in the clarification of their life/career goals and in the development of educational plans for the realization of these goals. It is a decision-making process by which students realize their maximum educational potential through communication and information exchanges with an advisor; it is on-going, multi-faceted, and the responsibility of both students and advisor. The advisor serves as a facilitator of communication, a coordinator of learning experiences through course and career planning and academic progress review, and an agent of referral to other campus agencies as necessary.”

(Davis S. Crockett in “Models for Designing and Implementing a Successful Program.”)

Please review the College-wide Advising Policy and the Academic Advising Agreement below to understand the roles and expectations of both the student and advisor.

TCNJ Academic Advising Policy

Academic Advising Agreement