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Academic advising is recommended for students seeking a degree or certificate from Shelton State Community College. In order for Shelton State to provide sound advising, students must communicate their purpose or reason for enrolling at the college. Shelton State has identified the following purposes for students who attend Shelton State:

Students who enroll with the purpose of taking courses before transferring to a four-year institution should contact the institution to which they plan to transfer to obtain a list of courses that the transfer institution will accept. If students plan to transfer to a public institution in the state of Alabama, they may obtain curriculum plans by printing a STARS transfer guide from the following Internet site - http://stars.troy.edu. Students are encouraged to visit the Counseling Center for further information on the Statewide Articulation Reporting System.

 

  1. Students who enroll with the purpose of obtaining a two-year transfer degree (AA or AS) should refer to the program of study section of this catalog and follow the curriculum of their choice. If students plan to transfer to a public institution in the State of Alabama, they should obtain curriculum plans by printing a STARS transfer guide from the following Internet site - http://stars.troy.edu. Students planning to transfer to an out-of-state school should contact the school to which they plan to transfer as soon as possible to obtain a list of courses that the transfer institution will accept. It is possible that curricula in the program of study section of this catalog may be modified to satisfy the requirements of a particular transfer institution.
  2. Students who enroll with the purpose of obtaining a two-year career/technology degree (AAS) to prepare to enter occupational, semiprofessional or paraprofessional employment upon graduation from Shelton State, should consult the program of study section in this catalog for the curriculum they should follow. In addition, students should work closely with their major instructors in their particular discipline.
  3. Students who enroll with the purpose of obtaining a certificate to enter or advance in jobs requiring specific occupational skills should refer to the program of study section of this catalog for the curriculum they should follow. In addition, students should work closely with major instructors in their particular discipline.
  4. Students who enroll as transients (or visiting students) with the purpose of taking a course for one semester before returning to another university or college must obtain a transient letter from the institution which certifies that the credit earned at the college will be accepted as a part of the student’s academic program. Such students are not required to file transcripts of previously earned credit at other postsecondary institutions.
  5. Students who enroll with the purpose of enhancing their job performance or for personal enrichment should consult with the Counseling Center, the Office of Continuing Education, or the Center for Workforce Development to determine the best course of action to meet their needs.

B.       Schedule Planning
It is advisable for each student to plan a schedule at least three semesters into the future. This allows the student to fulfill prerequisites in preparation for advanced courses or sequences taught only once or twice a year.
Students wishing to take an academic or career/technology course which may be scheduled infrequently, should contact the chairperson of the appropriate department at least five months in advance to see when it will be offered.
 
Beginning Freshmen
All beginning freshmen must take the designated placement assessment or complete the ACT or SAT with an appropriate score (see ACT or SAT Policy for details within the Academic Information section of this catalog). When students take the assessment or bring the appropriate ACT/SAT scores to the Assessment Coordinator, they will be assigned a START Up Day (Special Time for Advising, Registration, and Touring). START Up Day is an opportunity for students to learn more about college policies and procedures in order to make a successful transition from high school to college. During the START Up Day, counselors and advisors will provide students with a tour of the college, interpret placement test scores, give hints about surviving the freshman year, and most importantly, advise and register students for classes that semester. Detailed information about START Up Day is given to students when they are assigned a START Up Day.
 
Transfer of Courses
In 1994, the Alabama Legislature created by law the State of Alabama Articulation and General Studies Committee and the Statewide Articulation Reporting System (STARS). Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in the State of Alabama should print a STARS transfer guide by following the instructions on the following website - http://stars.troy.edu.