Advising

Connect with Your Academic Advisor for a Successful College Journey

At Nichols College, our dedicated advising team is here to guide you through every step of your academic journey. First-year and transfer students are paired with professional advisors who specialize in the college’s curriculum and degree programs. This partnership begins before the first semester and continues throughout the academic year, ensuring students have the support they need to navigate their college experience with confidence.

Your academic advisor is your go-to resource for course selection, schedule adjustments, major/minor/certificate options, and academic support. By building strong relationships with students, advisors can offer personalized guidance tailored to individual interests, skills, and career goals. This holistic approach helps students make well-informed decisions about their academic paths. To stay on track, students are encouraged to meet with their advisor at least 2-3 times per semester.

Transitioning to Faculty Advisors

After the first year, students transition to a faculty advisor within their chosen major. This shift is key to fostering professional connections with experts in their field. Faculty advisors provide specialized guidance on major requirements, internships, and career opportunities, ensuring students are fully prepared for the next steps in their academic and professional lives.

Navigating Your First Year

Making informed academic decisions is crucial to your success, and your advisor is here to help. Our holistic advising approach focuses on getting to know each student personally, allowing for meaningful discussions and customized academic planning. First-year advisors meet regularly with students throughout their first two semesters to provide essential support, including:

Exploring major, minor, and career options
Addressing academic concerns and challenges
Developing strategies for academic success
Clarifying college policies and requirements
Mapping out courses to meet graduation and academic goals

Your advisor is your partner in success—connect with them early and often to make the most of your college experience!

Course Registration Process

First-Year Students

Planning for Your Second Semester and Beyond

First-year students will collaborate with their academic advisor to review course requirements and build a schedule for their second semester. Together, they will also map out a long-term academic plan, ensuring courses are sequenced properly to meet degree requirements and future goals.

Submitting Your Final High School Transcript

Nichols College requires an official final high school transcript with the graduation date on record for full enrollment. Transcripts must be sent directly from your high school to the Registrar’s Office.

Submission Options:

By Mail: P.O. Box 5000, Dudley, MA 01571
Electronically: registrar@nichols.edu

For any questions, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 508-213-2290.

Upperclassmen

Academic Advising for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

As students’ progress in their academic journey, those with declared majors will meet with their assigned faculty advisor(s) to plan their upcoming course schedules. These meetings ensure students stay on track for graduation, fulfill degree requirements, and navigate course sequencing effectively.

While faculty advisors provide specialized guidance within a student’s major, professional advisors remain available as an additional resource for academic support through graduation. They can assist with questions beyond the scope of faculty advising, offering further guidance when needed.