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    Academic Advising

    Expectations and Outcomes

    Need Accommodations?

    Resources

    Welcome to Academic Advising at Moraine Park Technical College!

    Rest assured you will be assigned an advisor who will help you from beginning to end.  As soon as you have been accepted into a program, an advisor is assigned to help you from your first semester through to graduation and everything in between. We understand you may have a busy life outside of college. Together, we can put together a plan.

    Who is my advisor?

    • After acceptance we will email you with your advisor contact information and your next steps.
    • The New Student Orientation will provide you with information to get started. We encourage you to prepare some questions after you review the orientation so that you and your advisor make the most of your time together.

    Looking at applying to a program?

    Check out our Admissions page for a link to the application and information on getting connected with a recruiter.

    Transferring to Moraine Park from another college?

    Check out information regarding Credit for Prior Learning.

    Need Accommodations?

    If you feel that you may benefit from accommodations, contact our Disability Services to see what may be available for you.

    If you are enrolled in a course and don’t have an advisor assigned to you, we can still help. Email us at mptcadvising@morainepark.edu.

    Advisor and Student Expectations

    Student Expectations

    • Contact your advisor.  Seek his/her advice early and often and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
    • Be prepared for advisor meetings.  Write down your questions ahead of time, and bring all pertinent materials to the meeting.
    • Be an active participant in your educational plan.    Seek out resources that will assist you in making academic/career decisions.
    • Be aware of pre-requisites and program specific requirements.  Discuss with your advisor how pre-requisites will affect the sequence of your courses.   Research requirements specific to your major and plan in accordance to those requirements.
    • Familiarize yourself with college policies and procedures.  If you don’t understand something, or need clarification, ask questions.
    • Observe academic deadlines.  Know when to register and when to drop or add classes, and set up an appointment with your advisor well in advance of these deadlines.
    • Notify the college of changes with personal information.  Name, address, and phone number changes should be reported immediately so you will continue to receive important mailings and notifications from the college.
    • Check your college assigned email regularly.  Important messages and reminders from your advisor will most likely be sent through email.
    • Learn how to navigate the myMPTC portal.  College information and resources are at your fingertips through the use of the portal.
    • Keep your own records.  Keep track of your progress by following your academic planner, and organize all college materials and important documents so they are easily accessible.
    • Understand financial aid policies.  Learn about academic performance standards, and how your performance in the classroom can affect your funding.
    • Be an active student.  Attend class regularly and turn in assignments on time.
    • Check your grades by reviewing your unofficial transcript.  Your unofficial transcript can be viewed on myMPTC Student.
    • Keep your advisor informed.  Update your advisor regarding your academic progress, course selection, academic /career goals, and any issues that may interfere with your learning or prevent you from attending class.

    Advisor Expectations

    • Be available for meetings and questions.  You may schedule an appointment or attend an open advising session.
    • Connect you with available resources.  Campus resources are available to you just for being a student at MPTC without an additional cost.
    • Assist in course selection and long-term academic planning.  You should meet or connect with your advisor before registering each semester to ensure you’re making appropriate course selections.
    • Discuss program information and graduation requirements.  Each program is different in terms of requirements.  Let us help you plan accordingly.
    • Demonstrate how to navigate and utilize myMPTC.  Become a more independent student by learning how to use resources available on the portal.
    • Be a responsive listener and refer you to appropriate support services within the college when necessary.  We care about you and want you to be successful.  Let us be your listening ear.
    • Discuss with you your academic performance.   If things seem difficult at any point, talk to your advisor as soon as possible. There are many opportunities available for assistance.
    • Perform degree evaluations in preparation for graduation.  A degree evaluation will reveal any missing requirements needed to graduate.
    • Clarify college policies and procedures.   Have questions?  Let us explain.