Office of Academic Advising

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What We Do

We advise specific student populations and coach students navigating Academic Standing. We guide students as they navigate their major and career options and connect them to the proper resources.

Contact Information
Office Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Wed: 8:30 am–6 pm

Academic Advising at RIC is designed to help undergraduate degree candidates stay on track for graduation while navigating their holistic, academic experience. 

The Office of Academic Advising: A Partnership

We are here to collaborate with students in creating and assessing academic, personal and career orientated goals, encouraging students to get involved on campus, and focusing on resources that can enhance their RIC experience academically, and holistically. Additionally, our office utilizes Starfish in order to schedule appointments, create engagement within the campus community, and to connect students to the proper resources. 

Who We Advise

In the Office of Academic Advising, we are the initial, assigned academic advisor for the majors outlined here, in order to support first-year students in navigating the start of their college experience. Students in these populations are assigned to an advisor in the Office of Academic Advising and will transition to a faculty advisor at certain points in their academic program: 

  • Exploring majors
  • First Year, Intended Feinstein School of Education & Human Development majors
  • First Year, School of Business majors
  • First Year, Intended Zvart Onanian School of Nursing majors
  • First Year, Intended Medical Imaging majors
  • First Year, Intended Social Work majors

Please Note: Transfer students coming in with 24 or more credits will work directly with a faculty advisor in their major for academic advising.

Supporting our Advisees

We support our assigned advisees with:

  • Course registration, academic planning, & navigating degree requirements
  • Schedule changes (add/drop period, academic withdrawals, etc.)
  • Individual end of semester progress review & outreach
  • Major exploration & career pathways
  • Intentional resource referral & connection to the campus community
  • Applying to Intended programs (Education, Medical Imaging, Nursing)

An Introduction to Advising at RIC

*Update since filming: Please refer to the "Who we Advise" section of this page to see the most up to date list of populations that are advised through the Office of Academic Advising.

Academic Coaching

Academic Coaching is specifically for undergraduate students navigating the Academic Standing policy at RIC. This applies to students in the following Academic Standings:

  • Academic Warning
  • Academic Notice 1 & 2
  • Academic Dismissal Review 
  • Review in Progress

Through participation in Academic Coaching, students will be supported in understanding the impact of their Academic Standing, connecting to appropriate resources on campus, and building academic skills as they work to get back into "Good Standing".

Finding your Assigned Academic Advisor or Coach

You can locate your advisor by following these four simple steps:

  1. Log into MyRIC and navigate to "RIC Student Homepage"
  2. Click on the "Student Center" tile
  3. Click on the "My Academics" link
  4. Click on "View my advisors" to view assigned advisor and/or coach with contact information

Request an Advisor Change

If you are hoping to request a change of advisor, please use this form: Change of Advisor Request form. 

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Support Resources from Our Office

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Starfish for Students

Starfish is an online resource created to help students succeed. Make connections with your professors, advisors and other Rhode Island College staff, make appointments and browse campus resources.

Additional Resources

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National Student Exchange Program

The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a program for undergraduate student exchange within the United States with opportunities for exchange in Canada as well.

Explore the NSE Program

Featured News & Stories

News

Academic Advisor Wins National Award

Rhode Island College Impact

Lindsay Petrarca from the RIC Office of Academic Advising received the Steven J. Bailey Advisor of the Year Award from the National Academic Advising Association.

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