Academic advising is provided to students by advisors in Student Support Services, by a faculty member in the academic field in which the faculty member teaches, or by Site Managers at our instructional sites. The academic advisor will work with students to enroll for courses and provide the necessary information to ensure adequate course selection for the student's intended program of study. Advisors offer assistance to students in understanding degree requirements, planning schedules, and monitoring satisfactory academic progress. Students should schedule appointments with their advisor to verify that courses they have selected apply to their degree program prior to quarterly registration. While appointments are not mandatory, they are strongly recommended, especially during the busy registration times before the start of each quarter. Drop in advising is always available to students on a first come, first serve basis.

Forms

Meet The Student Support Services Staff.

Testing and Placement

All new students attending NWIC are required to complete the COMPASS (Computer-Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System)test in order to meet the financial aid eligibility requirements for ability to benefit. The results of the COMPASS test also assist student advisors in the selection of courses appropriate to the student's academic ability. The new student is also required to submit a sample paragraph that demonstrates the student's writing proficiency.

Adult Basic Education students working towards their GED diploma, either at NWIC or from other institutions, can also be tested at the Testing Center. Assessments and GED testing are available by appointment, and on a drop-in basis on certain posted days, throughout the school year. The Northwest Indian College Testing Service is located in the Student Services building on the Lummi Campus. Call or e-mail: The Testing Center, 360.392.4340

Advising and Counseling

Personal counseling is available to students who are experiencing difficulties that may impede their academic progress. Short term counseling emphasis is on providing support, handling difficult situations, and accessing community resources. Confidential and group counseling is offered for a variety of concerns that students encounter such as college transition, career planning, success strategies, crisis management, and referral to community support services.

Career Services

Career counseling is available for students in the following areas:

• Explore career opportunities
• Learn interviewing and resume writing skills
• Use of the computerized career resources, books and tapes, and job availability data.

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