Academic Advising

Every Centre student works closely with a faculty advisor to explore academic and career interests. We pair students with a faculty member in a field related to their interests to give students the best advice.  

All faculty members, as well as selected administrators serve as academic advisors to students. Students have general advisors—usually matched by interests—during their first and second years. After selecting a major or majors toward the end of the sophomore year, students then choose an advisor in a specific academic discipline. 

Academic advisors serve as a “faculty mentor” who eases the student’s adjustment to college by helping to bring needed information together and directing students to campus resources and wider opportunities.  Advisors and students are encouraged to get to know each other beyond simply talking about academic classwork. Advisors should be available to support the student in various ways, just as students are likewise encouraged to seek advisors’ help and to play an active part in the advising relationship. 

Ultimately, the academic advising relationship at Centre is more than simply following checklists, requirements, and completing forms; it is a mentoring relationship that advances individual development, supports the curricular and co-curricular program at Centre, and plays a vital role in the current and future success of Centre students.

Pre-Professional Advising 

Our team of pre-professional advisors have specialized knowledge about how to make your professional goals a reality. They help you explore your professional track, work closely with your academic advisor to help you choose the proper courses, and help connect you with relevant internships and research opportunities to ensure you’re well positioned to embark on your career.