{"id":77,"date":"2013-11-11T16:42:41","date_gmt":"2013-11-11T16:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www-new.missouriwestern.edu\/advising\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2024-02-08T10:00:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T16:00:36","slug":"students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/advising\/students\/","title":{"rendered":"Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:65.3333%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>Missouri Western has a split model of advising. In other words, initial advising of students is split between\u00a0<strong><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.academic\" href=\"#\">academic advisors<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in a central advising office and\u00a0<strong><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.faculty\" href=\"#\">faculty advisors<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in each department. Usually, students who have not declared a major are assigned to the central office, while students who have declared a major are assigned to faculty in their major department. Students are strongly encouraged to develop a relationship with their assigned advisor and to meet regularly with that person. So, you may be wondering\u2026 Who is my advisor? What is their role? How do I find them?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-77-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-77-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #ffffff } #accordion-77-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#f9f9f9; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-77-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-77-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-77-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-77-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-77-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-77-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-77-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-77-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-77-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6037e0f17802b6491\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#6037e0f17802b6491\" href=\"#6037e0f17802b6491\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who is my academic advisor?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6037e0f17802b6491\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You can go to your Goldlink account; go to the Student Academic Resources card, click on &#8220;Student Academic Resources&#8221;, then click on &#8220;My Student Profile&#8221;. Your advisor&#8217;s name and contact information is listed under the &#8220;Advisors&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"74afb3704454e22e5\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#74afb3704454e22e5\" href=\"#74afb3704454e22e5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I change my advisor?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"74afb3704454e22e5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You can either go to the Student Success Center or go to the academic department you plan to switch to and a faculty or staff person will fill out a Change of Advisor form to initiate the change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c7f289af9bb849c1d\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#c7f289af9bb849c1d\" href=\"#c7f289af9bb849c1d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I declare my major?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c7f289af9bb849c1d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/majors\/\">the Registrar&#8217;s website<\/a>\u00a0and fill out the major declaration form for your area of study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a47378fdc78f7cb8c\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#a47378fdc78f7cb8c\" href=\"#a47378fdc78f7cb8c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I find the major declaration forms?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a47378fdc78f7cb8c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You can find the major\/minor forms by going to Missouri Western\u2019s homepage, go to A-Z Search and click on M, then click on Major\/Minor Forms. There is also a link on your \u201cStudent Academics\u201d tab of Goldlink, under the \u201cAdvisement\u201d section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dbe0a28157e144dd0\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#dbe0a28157e144dd0\" href=\"#dbe0a28157e144dd0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I change my major?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dbe0a28157e144dd0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Go to A-Z search and look for &#8220;Forms &#8211; Students&#8221;, then choose &#8220;Major\/Minor Change Form&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"92e896ef690481103\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#92e896ef690481103\" href=\"#92e896ef690481103\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How many times can I change my major?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"92e896ef690481103\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>There is no set number of times students can change their majors. However, students must remember courses that have been taken will not always carry over to another major, leaving some hours that will have to go toward elective hours. Also, when you change your major, general studies taken for one major might differ with the new major. Therefore, it is important to double check your major declaration form to ensure you have completed the appropriate general studies courses for your chosen major.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"8f2e32546b3a27d70\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#8f2e32546b3a27d70\" href=\"#8f2e32546b3a27d70\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I still have class credit from my previous courses if I change my major?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"8f2e32546b3a27d70\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes, these hours will go toward elective hours if they are not listed on your new major declaration form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3b754fbcee51a0d58\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#3b754fbcee51a0d58\" href=\"#3b754fbcee51a0d58\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I take extra classes that do not pertain to my degree?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3b754fbcee51a0d58\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. However, Financial Aid only funds students up to a specific number of hours to obtain a degree (Associate\u2019s is 93 hours; Bachelor\u2019s is 180 hours). Therefore, it is important for students to prepare their four-year plans to determine if they have time to take extra classes and complete their major requirements within the specified number of hours for financial aid.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"10fe0d7793c730067\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#10fe0d7793c730067\" href=\"#10fe0d7793c730067\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who has the final say in my class schedule? My advisor or me?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"10fe0d7793c730067\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Students have final say as to what classes they want in their schedules. However, students need to consult with their academic advisors to ensure they are taking the courses needed for their major plans of study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"845fa74f9f8537c95\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#845fa74f9f8537c95\" href=\"#845fa74f9f8537c95\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is there a time limit to complete my degree?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"845fa74f9f8537c95\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Please note the expiration date on the major declaration form at the time you officially file it. This will inform you as to the time limit you need to adhere to for completion of your course requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e000acf07a3816c43\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#e000acf07a3816c43\" href=\"#e000acf07a3816c43\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I get help if I am struggling in a class?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e000acf07a3816c43\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Free tutoring is available to current Missouri Western students at the Center for Academic Support (CAS) in the Hearnes Center.\u00a0Math and writing tutors work regularly scheduled hours throughout the day to assist students in those areas. Content tutors work by appointment only. Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/cas\/\">intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/cas<\/a>\u00a0and go to \u201cTutor List\u201d to view the content\u00a0tutors that are already set up for specific classes. If the class you need assistance with is not listed, go to the CAS early in the semester to request a tutor. This process can sometimes take two-three weeks, so it is important to not wait until the last minute to get this process started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"120ff42c8cb5fbbe5\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#120ff42c8cb5fbbe5\" href=\"#120ff42c8cb5fbbe5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where do I go to add or drop a class?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"120ff42c8cb5fbbe5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Prior to the beginning of classes and during the add\/drop period, students can log in through Goldlink and go to the Student Registration card and click on &#8220;Add or Drop Classes&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"90a4196adb0ee0e1a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#90a4196adb0ee0e1a\" href=\"#90a4196adb0ee0e1a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I withdraw from a class after the drop period (first week of classes)?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"90a4196adb0ee0e1a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Students cannot withdraw from a class online after the first week of classes.\u00a0 They can go to their Goldlink account, under the Student Academics tab, under the Registration block, and choose the &#8220;Course Withdrawal Form&#8221; link and complete the form OR go to the Registrar&#8217;s Office in Eder 102 and fill out a form to request the withdrawal.<\/p>\n<p>To withdraw from ENG 100, students will be required to talk to an advisor in Student Success, then fill out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/griff.vn\/devwithdraw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Withdrawal Form for Developmental Course<\/a>\u00a0form before the withdrawal process is allowed.\u00a0 For the withdrawal deadline, refer to the Advising Calendar on the Student Success main webpage or the Academic Calendar on the Registrar&#8217;s Office webpage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7e915861a786eb844\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#7e915861a786eb844\" href=\"#7e915861a786eb844\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I take Continued Education Division (CED) classes?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7e915861a786eb844\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Students are able to take CED classes; however, any class that begins with a CED prefix does not count in the credit hour load for financial aid. To receive full financial aid, you must be enrolled in 12 credit hours, but these 12 credit hours cannot consist of any classes with a CED prefix without prior approval from Financial Aid and your academic advisor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"25f6247ab27fbc7e6\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#25f6247ab27fbc7e6\" href=\"#25f6247ab27fbc7e6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do classes below 100 count toward graduation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"25f6247ab27fbc7e6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No. RDG 095 and MAT 083 do not count toward graduation. However, the grades you receive in these courses are figured into your GPA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e53d20c2126444e1a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-77-1\" data-target=\"#e53d20c2126444e1a\" href=\"#e53d20c2126444e1a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I am a non-traditional student. What do I need to know?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e53d20c2126444e1a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li>A \u201cnon-traditional\u201d student is a term that refers to students who are either over the age of 25 or who are coming to college after an absence from education. Approximately 24% of all students at MWSU are over the age of 25.<\/li>\n<li>You do not have to submit ACT scores to be admitted to Missouri Western. However, if you <b>do not<\/b> have an ACT score, you will be placed in English 100. English 100 does count toward graduation, but is still considered developmental.<\/li>\n<li>There are placement tests, free of charge, a student can take to test out of the developmental course required for English. Please visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/sites\/placementexams\/\">Placement Exams website<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Do you have college credit from some other institution? If so, you need to contact that college and have a transcript sent to Missouri Western\u2019s Admissions Office.<\/li>\n<li>You may be eligible for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/academic-renewal\/\">Academic Renewal<\/a><\/strong>. Please contact the Registrar\u2019s Office at (816) 271-4211 to discuss this option.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-life\/nontraditional-and-commuter-student-center\/\">Non-Traditional Student Center<\/a><\/strong> provides support and assistance for the non-traditional students at Missouri Western and is located in Blum 234. For more information, call (816) 271-4432.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 academic\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-1 .modal-header, .modal-1 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Academic Advisor<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A staff member that has at a minimum, a master\u2019s degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel Services, Counseling or a related field and can help students with a variety of advising questions and concerns. Such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>general degree requirements<\/li>\n<li>offices or departments from which to seek additional assistance<\/li>\n<li>general review of degree requirements<\/li>\n<li>registration information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-2 faculty\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-2 .modal-header, .modal-2 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-2\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>Faculty Advisor<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A faculty member in your major department. The faculty member is seen as an expert in his\/her field and can provide important advice about careers, graduate school, internships, and the preferred sequencing of major course requirements. 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