Academic Support

Academic Advising for Current Students

Academic advising can support you in achieving your goals by helping you make informed decisions as you progress through your program. Also, if you face challenges along the way that impact your academic success, your advisor can explain options and connect you with both campus and community resources to help you navigate these difficulties.

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  • Advising Team
  • Getting Help

Advising Team

 

At CNA, academic advising is provided by a team of professionals dedicated to supporting you throughout your academic journey. Please refer to the list below for common issues or questions you may encounter, and who to go to for help.

Instructors Instructors can help you if:
  • you have course specific questions or issues,
  • you have questions about industry expectations,
  • you have questions about how you can find an internship,
  • you have questions about the steps you can take to start planning for an internship
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Instructional Coordinators Instructional Coordinators can help you if:
  • you are adding/dropping a course and are unsure how this will affect your graduation date,
  • you have failed/dropped a course, and need to check if you have the necessary prerequisites to continue next semester,
  • you have failed/dropped a course and need to make up this deficiency (e.g., meet program requirements),
  • you are struggling with your courses and need to know what your options are (e.g., taking a reduced courseload),
  • you wish to inquire about the process to get a course exemption,
  • you are wondering what the best courses are for you to take each semester (i.e., program pathway),
  • you are a part-time student and need to develop a program plan leading to graduation,
  • you would like to apply for a deferred or supplementary exam
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Counsellors Counsellors can help you if:
  • you are having personal problems that are impacting your academic progress or overall wellness,
  • you are unsure what you can do to make a successful transition to college life at CNA,
  • you are feeling overwhelmed with your courseload,
  • you are not sure if your program choice is the right fit for you,
  • you need help understanding college policies and procedures,
  • you need support in creating an academic improvement or success plan (e.g., peer tutoring, study skills sessions),
  • you are unsure about the next steps in your career plan after graduating from CNA,
  • you would like to withdraw from a program and are unsure about the process,
  • you are considering changing programs and need to know how to transfer to another program at CNA,
  • you would like to appeal an academic decision that affects you and need help with the process (e.g, an accusation of academic dishonesty)
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Registrar's Office/Admissions Registrars Office/Admissions can help you if:
  • you would like to check your Academic Status (e.g., probation),
  • you would like to inquire whether or not you are on track to graduate on time,
  • you need to confirm that you have met all the requirements for graduation,
  • you have questions about your transcript (e.g., you are wondering what 'INC' means next to one of your courses).
  • you have questions about your student account,
  • you are looking to sign a consent form to release personal information
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Student Development Officers (SDOs) Student Development Officers (SDOs) can help you if:
  • you have questions about your student loan,
  • you want to find volunteer or employment opportunities at CNA or within your community.
  • you want to learn about student organizations or activities that you can join,
  • you want to find housing options near the campus,
  • you want to know the process for applying for scholarships and awards at CNA,
  • want to get involved with the Student Representative Council (SRC)

Please note: If your question isn’t listed, or if you have more than one concern, you can reach out to advising@cna.nl.ca for help connecting with the right advisor.

 

Getting Help

 

It’s a great idea to meet with an academic advisor at the beginning of your program, and whenever you have questions or concerns about your academic planning or progress — whether you are struggling academically or not.

An Advisor can:

  • help you understand program requirements and create an academic plan that aligns with your goals,
  • help you address general academic questions and concerns,
  • help you understand CNA policies and procedures,
  • provide information on how to access student services,
  • help you plan the next step in your career.
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Flexible options for getting in touch with an advisor:

We offer several flexible options for you to get the support you need:
  1. For information or answers to specific questions, email advising@cna.nl.ca.
  2. If you prefer to meet with an advisor for a conversation to address your questions/concerns, you can:
    1. Meet with your Student Services Supports (e.g., Counsellor, Accessibility Services Coordinator (ASC), or Student Development Officer (SDO)) via e-mail, drop-in, or scheduled appointment.
    2. Schedule a 15-minute appointment (in-person, online, or by phone) by clicking on ‘Contact an Advisor’ and submitting an advising request.
  3. Keep an eye out for group sessions and student success workshops offered throughout the year.
Please note: For more complex issues that require additional time, your advisor may arrange a follow-up appointment or refer you to another member of the advising team for additional assistance.

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