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Academic Advisement

Academic advisement at Hilbert is a collaborative effort between faculty and staff, designed to support students holistically throughout their educational journey. Our mission is to guide students in becoming self-directed, responsible decision-makers capable of achieving their academic, personal, and career goals.

What to Expect from Advisement

All students are assigned an academic advisor and are required to meet each semester to:

  • Review academic progress
  • Discuss course selection for the upcoming term
  • Revisit personal and professional goals
  • Receive registration authorization

Students cannot register for classes without meeting with their assigned advisor.

Advisement Process For:

All continuing students are assigned a faculty advisor within their academic department. First-year students in their first semester are assigned to their BLU 101 instructor. Advisor assignments are updated each semester following the drop/add period and prior to the start of the next advisement cycle. 

To find your advisor:

  1. Login to Self-Service
  2. Navigate to Registration
  3. Click on My Schedule

Students must meet with their assigned advisor each semester to discuss academic progress and plan their schedule. Students may only register once they’ve been cleared by their advisor.

Summer and Fall 2024 Registration Windows

Earned credit hours are determined by calculating the total number of completed credits plus currently registered credits. Registration opens at 8am on the assigned day.

Academic Level Window Open Date
Veterans & Honors April 3rd
Seniors (90+ credits): April 5th
Juniors (60-89 credits): April 8th
Sophomores (30-59 credits): April 9th
First Year (0-29 credits): April 10th

  • First-Time College Students: Meet with a BLU 101 instructor or division chair. Once registered, students should contact their BLU 101 instructor to request schedule changes.
  • Transfer Students: Initially meet with a faculty advisor; division chairs serve as primary contacts for any schedule adjustments. A permanent advisor is assigned after the drop/add period.

Note: To change your major before starting, contact Admissions to update your application and be reassigned to the appropriate advisor. 

  • New Students: Courses are pre-scheduled by the Office of Registration and Records. Students work with the HCG Retention Specialist for any changes.
  • Returning Students: The HCG Retention Specialist serves as the academic advisor for all Hilbert College Global students, providing the same level of academic guidance as on-campus advisors.Registration for HCG courses begins the day after all on-ground registration windows have opened.

Course Schedules

Major Maps

  • Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling, AA
  • Human Services, AA
  • Human Services, BS
  • Psychology, BA
  • Psychology – BA to JD with University at Buffalo Law (3+3)

  • Cybersecurity, BS
  • Cybersecurity – BS to MS in Cybersecurity Technology (4+1) 

  • Forensic Science – Laboratory Sciences, BS
  • Biology, BA

Advisement Support

  • Faculty Advisors

    • Build relationships and offer guidance on course planning, career exploration, and campus resources.
    • Activate registration and review student course selections.
    • Advise on key academic decisions including program changes, minors, pre-professional tracks, and grade amnesty.
    • Monitor student progress and ensure timely graduation.
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  • Registration & Records

    • Assign advisors and coordinate advisement logistics.
    • Provide training and resources to faculty advisors.
    • Assist with technical troubleshooting, prerequisite overrides, and program exceptions.
    Contact Registration & Records

  • Academic Services Center

    • Support skill development in areas such as time management, studying, and test-taking. 
    • Offer tutoring and partner with advisors to support students on probation. 
    Explore the Center

Policies & Procedures

The mission of academic advisement at Hilbert College is to support students holistically throughout their educational experience by fostering the development of students who are self-directed, responsible decision makers to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals.

Students are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor each semester to select courses for the coming semester, students may only be authorized to register if they have met with their academic advisor. Advisors at Hilbert College aim to help students in all aspects of their college career at Hilbert, be it course scheduling, internships, job opportunities, networking, or connecting to various resources around campus, our academic advisors are valuable resources to our students.

Registration Holds

Do you have a registration hold preventing you from registering? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! While it may seem a bit overwhelming to hear at first, please know that registration holds can be cleared very easily in most cases. Whether you forgot to sign a document or complete a form, our student finance office is here to assist. Please visit their office in Franciscan Hall on the second floor for help or text them at (716) 302-8045

Unpaid Balance

If you have an outstanding balance or need to make up payments on your payment plan, please stop in to see our student accounts staff on the second floor of Franciscan Hall or text them at (716) 926-4102.

Missing Final Transcripts

If we are missing final documents from any previously attended schools, you will receive this message. If you aren’t sure which documents you need, please contact the office of student records by texting them at (716) 926-8911 or simply visit their office in Franciscan Hall on the second floor.

All Other Registration Holds

For any other registration holds not mentioned here, please contact the student records office by texting them at (716) 926-8911 for assistance/guidance.

Contact Student Records