Advising
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t know who your advisor, you can find that in My Plan. If no advisor is listed, or you feel your advisor is incorrect due to a change of major, please contact the Director of Advising at emerickl@mtc.edu
You may meet with your advisor as often as you want, but at minimum, you are required to meet with your advisor:
- To register for your first semester classes (new students and returning students who have not attended the last three semesters)
- To register for classes if you have less than 12 credits completed
- If you are placed on academic warning or probation because of your GPA
- To review your eligibility to apply to a limited enrollment program
Most students choose to meet with their advisor at least once per term to assess their academic progress and register for the upcoming term.
- If you are assigned to an Academic Advisor in the Advising Office, please call 740-386-4200, stop by Bryson Hall 176, or schedule online.
- If you are assigned to a Faculty Advisor, please email your advisor directly or contact the department administrative assistant.
You can review your balance, print your bill, or set up a payment plan by logging into My Info. Once you are logged in, click on the Finances tab at the top, then click “View balance or Make Payment.” Make sure that you have the correct term/year selected.
You can order books by logging into My Info. Once you are logged in, click “My Books” on the home screen. Select the term and the books you need for that semester will automatically display based on your class registration.
- Required = you definitely need this
- Recommended = optional
- Inclusive access = included in your course fees and will be provided to you in class
- Open Education Access = all online materials that will be provided in class (you may be able to order a paper copy for a small fee once the course begins)
You can also visit the eCampus website directly and search for your book by class. You will need the course number and section number to shop for books this way. You can also purchase a laptop and other supplies.
Your online classes will be taught through the learning management system Canvas. You can access Canvas by clicking here.
Reminder: Courses may not be published until the Friday before the scheduled start date of your class, so please be patient. However, if you do not see your course(s) by the first day of class, reach out to your instructor or advisor.
In order to graduate from MTC, students need to earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA (C average). Students who fall below this threshold will be placed on academic warning (first semester below 2.0) or academic probation (second semester below 2.0). Students will need to meet with their Academic Advisor to discuss their current circumstances and complete an academic success plan in order to register for classes. This is a personalized plan that will help identify strategies and resources to help you overcome any challenges you may be facing and improve your GPA so you return to good academic standing.
Students should complete their portion of the appropriate academic success plan prior to meeting with an advisor.
Students on academic probation who do not meet the 2.0 cumulative GPA requirement by the end of their probation term can continue their probation status as long as they demonstrate good academic progress and earn a 2.0 term GPA. Students on continuing probation do not need to complete a new success plan unless requested by their advisor. Students on academic probation who do not earn a 2.0 term GPA will be placed on academic suspension for at least one semester.
Students who have not achieved a 2.0 cumulative GPA after their academic probation semester will be placed on academic suspension if they have not demonstrated academic progress (see above). Academic suspension is not punitive or permanent – it is a pause. After not achieving the minimum GPA requirement for multiple semesters, often it is best for students to take time off to reflect on their goals, develop skills that will promote academic success, and resolve any outside barriers or challenges that are getting in the way of school.
Students on academic suspension are eligible to return after one full semester away from school. This includes fall or spring semester, not an 8-week session during the regular semester or summer session. For example, if a student is placed on academic suspension in December after fall semester, they will be eligible to return the following fall semester after taking spring semester off. Students returning from academic suspension will be required to meet with their Academic Advisor to complete an academic suspension readmission plan prior to registering for classes. Once enrolled, students will be placed back on academic probation until good standing is achieved.
Appeals
Students with extenuating circumstances may appeal their academic suspension if they would like to enroll without taking a semester off. Appeals will be reviewed by a committee, who will either grant or deny the appeal. Appeals that are approved may come with specific requirements and/or recommendations for the student.
Students who have an appeal approved will be placed back on academic probation until good standing is achieved. If a student is not successful or making good academic progress after returning on appeal, they will be suspended again but will not have the opportunity to appeal again.
