{"id":75,"date":"2025-07-17T12:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academic-advising-center\/?page_id=75"},"modified":"2026-09-29T15:42:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T19:42:04","slug":"for-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academic-advising-center\/for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"For Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Student Forms<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions for how to use the form or what the Academic Advising process is in conjunction with each form, please find the information under Frequently Asked Questions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Change of Advisor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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College Board Petition<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Consortium Course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Course Withdrawal<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Fifth Course Request<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Late Add\/Drop Course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pass\/Fail Request<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Petition for Incomplete<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Transfer Credit request<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is an advisor at Clark?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Advisors from the Academic Advising Center<\/strong> provide general academic support. They can help you clarify your goals, connect your interests and abilities to your plans, and explore and select majors and other academic programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A First Year Success Advisor (FYSA)<\/strong> is a holistic advisor who supports first-year and undeclared sophomores who is your go-to to help with academic questions, extracurricular activities, and personal support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A faculty advisor<\/strong> is your go-to for questions about major program requirements, course planning, and registration. They help you design an educational program relevant to your future career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I find out who my advisors are?<\/summary>\n

You can look up the name of your assigned advisor(s) for your declared programs through the ClarkYou Portal<\/a>, under the Main Menu link. Here\u2019s how: Main Menu \u2192 Registrar Office, Student Account, Financial Aid \u2192 Student Record \u2192 Student Record Information.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How can I make an appointment to meet with advisor or someone in the Academic Advising Center?<\/summary>\n

The best way to reach a specific advisor is by sending an email to their Clark email account; you can find contact information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Advising Center also is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in ASEC office 214. Visit us there or schedule an appointment; call 508-793-7468 or email advising@clarku.edu<\/a> if you have any questions or need our assistance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How can I change my major, minor or academic advisor?<\/summary>\n

If you have a declared major or minor and wish to change your major\/minor advisor, please use the Change of Advisor form and send it to advising@clarku.edu. If you are an undeclared student, please DO NOT use this form and use the major declaration form instead. Should you be undeclared but need to change your advisor due to extenuating circumstances, please set a meeting with one of the Academic Advising Center staff.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Course Registration and Graduation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What are the requirements for graduation?<\/summary>\n

To graduate from Clark you will need to have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, have declared and fulfilled the requirements of at least one major program, and have completed 32 units (classes) with at least 16 units completed at Clark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also must complete a First Year Intensive and the nine Clark Core requirements from at least five different academic disciplines. These requirements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n