STUDENT SUCCESS AND ADVISING
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic advisors are assigned to each student as they begin their studies at Dalton State College. In addition to course selection and registration, advisors help students adjust to the College experience by explaining College expectations and policies, checking the students' academic progress, and referring them to available resources.
In most degree programs, once students have exited all required learning support classes and completed a designated number of credit hours, they are assigned to faculty advisors in their majors. Faculty advisors will continue to assist with students’ academic plan with a greater focus on mentoring and specific career paths. In other degree programs, a self-contained model is used, and the advising continues through the advising center.
Recognizing that advising is a shared responsibility, the mission of Academic Advising at Dalton State is to:
- Assist students in make a successful transition to and establish their place in college life.
- Guide student to make well-intentioned and strategic decisions.
- Encourage self-reliant problem solving through self-exploration.
- Maximize personal success in the student's undergraduate experience.
NEW STUDENTS
Students will register for classes during New Student Orientation.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Contact your assigned advisor. If you are unsure of who your advisor is, this information can be retrieved by logging into the Roadrunner Portal or by logging into DegreeWorks.
Not sure who to contact? Email advising@daltonstate.edu
For more information and resources: Advising web page
PEER EDUCATION
Peer Education assists students in developing the skills needed for personal growth, academic progress, and critical thinking through knowledge sharing and peer facilitation. Services are free and available to all Dalton State students.
One-on-one tutoring is appointment-based, and sessions occur in person or virtually. Students can schedule one-time appointments, or they can set recurring appointments at the same time each week with the same tutor.
The Math and Science Learning Center offers walk-in assistance and support for all levels of math and science courses.
Supplemental instruction is offered in conjunction with specific courses. Peer-led interactive study sessions allow students to compare notes, discuss important concepts, develop study strategies, and "test" one another on material in preparation for tests. Course availability changes each semester.
For specific information, please visit our website.
QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN (QEP)
PACE Program
Set the PACE for Success
Setting the Pace focuses on you, the incoming student, to help you succeed in your first year and set the PACE for the following years of study and engagement. This comprehensive approach includes academic advising, mentorship, workshops, and a range of activities tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, fostering a community that encourages learning, personal development, and success throughout the entire college journey.
This is our exciting first-year seminar with a myriad of diverse options based on a student’s major, focus area, or interest. Students delve into an academic theme with their peers and professor while unpacking the toolbox of what it takes to be a successful college student.
Advisors are allies who help students navigate college policies and procedures while providing guidance for making well-informed educational and career decisions.
Students engage in a variety of resources for their success, including academic support, personal wellness, career counseling, and so much more. Rest assured that Dalton State will support you during your first year and beyond.
Students develop lifelong relationships and networks and excel at Dalton State by getting involved in Student Life, recreation, research opportunities, and so much more. Engagement is also about simply enjoying the college experience in a way that aligns with a student’s interest.