Academic Advisor Frequently Asked Questions
If a student is considering changing their undergraduate major, they should always consult with their academic advisor first, then follow the steps below:
- Complete the Change of Major Form.
- Secure approval from the chairperson for their current major as well as the chairperson for their new major.
- Find the chairperson by visiting the Find an Advisor page.
- Send the completed form to the Registrar for processing.
Declaring a minor is easy. Students must:
- Fill out the Application to Declare a Minor.
- Contact the appropriate minor coordinator, who will provide details and sign off on the application.
- Send the completed form to the Registrar’s office for processing.
If you have an advising-related question, issue, or concern, feel free to contact the Advising & Enrichment Center! We’re here to help support you and our students. Contact us at aec@nyit.edu.
Any undergraduate student who has a cGPA below a 2.0 will be placed on academic notice. To review a student’s academic standing, you may review their account in Navigate or their Term History in Peoplesoft.
Students who are on academic notice can and should be advised like any other student for a regular semester. All undergraduate students on academic notice are required to meet with their AEC Advisor prior to enrolling in order to review their academic plan and complete an academic notice acknowledgement contract. Only an AEC Advisor can remove the Advising hold associated with notice for the student.
You can review the following “How-To” guide for step by step instructions on how to remove an advising hold for a student. Only an AEC Advisor can remove the Advising hold associated with notice for the student.
Send reminders and alerts to students via Navigate. Instructions on how to message students via Navigate can be found in this online guide.
Academic resources can be found on the Student Resources page.
The academic calendar provides information on important dates for things such as add/drop and withdrawal periods, incomplete grade deadlines, etc.