What is the difference between counselors and an academic advisor?
The Counselors help you initially with your testing, explanation of the academic programs and requirements, and career counseling to make sure your choice of majors is right for you. Your academic advisor, however, is a faculty member in your program of study who knows the program intimately. As such, he or she can offer you specific information on when certain courses are typically offered, what graduates of the program are doing after graduation, and what steps you need to take for co-op placement. You will develop a relationship with your advisor while you are at Mitchell. You may even take courses with your advisor!
