Academic Advising

North Park University places emphasis on the role that academic advising plays in the educational mission of the institution and in its contribution to the growth and development of each student. Academic advising at North Park involves much more than course selection. The faculty advisor facilitates communication between the student and the University, serving as a coordinator of the learning experience through course/educational planning and academic progress review, and as a referral agent to other campus support services.

Upon enrollment at North Park, every new student is assigned a faculty advisor. Faculty advisors assist students with their adjustment to college life through careful planning of an educational program that is consistent with their interests and abilities. Faculty advisors help students plan strategies for achieving academic success and work closely with students who encounter academic difficulty.

At the end of the first year, faculty advisors assist students in selecting and declaring a major field of study. A student is then assigned a major advisor by respective of the department’s faculty. This major advisor assists in the further planning of the student's program and is available to provide information regarding career and graduate study opportunities in the major field. If the student is not ready to choose a major, they will remain with their original faculty advisor until the point they declare a major.