E-mail this pageFrequently Asked Questions About Academic Advisement
- What is Banner Web?
- What is a CAPP Report?
- Who is my Academic Advisor and how do I locate him/her?
- How often should I meet with my Academic Advisor?
- How should I prepare for meetings with my Academic Advisor?
- How do I declare or change my major?
- Who is responsible for making sure I complete all my degree requirements?
What is Banner Web?
Banner Web is Plattsburgh's web-based system that provides access to important academic and course registration information. You can access:
- Class schedules
- Grades
- CAPP reports (degree requirements)
- Registration dates,
- On-line registration,
- Master Schedule of Courses
- Student and faculty locators
- Financial aid information, etc.
What is a CAPP Report?
A Curriculum Advising and Program Planning (CAPP) Report outlines degree requirements specific to your academic major(s)/minor(s). This tool, in conjunction with the College Catalog , will assist you in keeping track of course work and requirements toward degree completion. Questions regarding CAPP reports may be directed to capp@plattsburgh.edu
Who is my Academic Advisor and how do I locate him/her?
View your CAPP Report - your academic advisor's name is in the upper left hand corner under your major, access Banner Web Campus Directory Search for location information; or
- Contact the Department Chair of your major and request your advisor's name and location; or
- Call Academic Advising at (518) 564-2080 or visit the office in Feinberg 103
How often should I meet with my Academic Advisor?
You will need to make an appointment with your advisor, at the very least, once a semester during the Course Advisement period (the designated two weeks prior to course registration whereby advisees meet with advisors to discuss their academic performance, progress toward degree completion, appropriate course selection for the next semester, and to obtain a Registration Code required for access into the course registration system).
You are, however, strongly encouraged to take the initiative to establish a meaningful relationship with your advisor; get to know him/her beyond the perfunctory once-a-semester meeting to discuss course selection. Your advisor can be one of your most valuable resources throughout your college experience and may serve as an excellent source for a future recommendation.
How should I prepare for meetings with my Academic Advisor?
Be sure to:
- Become familiar with all aspects of the Banner Web system; navigate through the various links
- Thoroughly review your CAPP report and have a copy with you during appointments
- Prepare questions for your advisor prior to your meetings
- Draft a tentative schedule of courses for future semesters or construct a plan for degree completion for discussion
How do I declare or change my major?
Obtain a copy of a Declaration or Change of Major/Minor/Advisor form in the Academic Advising Office, Feinberg FL103. Complete the identifying information and take the form to the department chair of the major you would like to declare. The department chair of your intended major will review your request (you may be asked for a copy of your transcript), assign you to a new academic advisor within the major, and sign the form, which indicates acceptance into the major. The completed form must be returned to the Academic Advising Office for official processing.
Who is responsible for making sure I complete all my degree requirements?
You are. Your academic advisor will assist you to: understand degree requirements; college policies and procedures; and to best utilize college services and resources; however, the responsibility to meet graduation requirements at the intended graduation date, both with respect to selecting courses and to completing them satisfactorily, rests with the you - the student.
Contact Information
Academic Advising
Office Location: Feinberg 103-The Learning Center
Phone: (518) 564-2080
Fax: (518) 564-2079
E-mail: advise@plattsburgh.edu