student conduct code - John Tyler Community College

THE ADVISING PROCESS
The John Tyler Community College advising system is a collaborative and on‐going
developmental process between the student and advising personnel to enhance success in the
college experience. The goals of advising are:
1. To assist students in developing educational plans consistent with their life goals and
objectives;
2. To provide students with accurate information about institutional policies, procedures,
resources, and programs;
3. To assist students in considering their life goals by relating their interests, skills, abilities,
and values to careers, the world of work, and the nature and purpose of higher
education; and
4. To assist students in evaluating or re‐evaluating their progress toward established goals
and educational plans.
Students who are admitted to degree and certificate programs are assigned faculty advisors.
Personnel in the Counseling Centers and Student Success Centers also are available to assist
with the advising process.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the academic requirements of their
programs. In order to take full advantage of the advising resources at the institution, they must
utilize the on‐line student information system (myTyler), which will permit them to access their
grades and check on their progress in their respective programs.
They should maintain regular communication with their advisors‐‐either in‐person or via VCCS
e‐mail account—to ensure they are informed of any changes in their programs and other
matters that might affect their academic progress. Students graduate in accordance with the
course and credit requirements specified by the College at the time students are admitted to
their programs—not when they were admitted to the College. Some programs permit students
to select from one or more course options. In making such decisions, students should consult
with their advisors to determine the best options for their particular circumstances or academic
and career goals. Occasionally, programs change and courses are discontinued prior to
students completing their studies at the institution. When this occurs, students may need to
consider substituting different courses for some of their specified requirements. Students must
consult with their advisors and request such substitutions in a timely manner, adhering to
institutional deadlines addressing the submission of applications for graduation.
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