Academic Advising

Advising Mission Statement: Northwest Indian College Advisors offer holistic and student-centered guidance, empowering students with practical knowledge and skills to support cultural identity, academic success, self-determination, and personal growth.

The NWIC Advising Team in the Center for Student Success academically advises all students in coordination with Faculty Advisors within all programs of study and Site Managers at all extended campus sites. The Advising Team addresses the unique needs of students through the work of a First-Year Experience Advisor, a Bachelor of Science Native Environmental Science Advisor (BSNES) and provides additional support to independent and distance learners as well as general academic advising. Though the college provides specialized advising services, all advisors will work with students to enroll for courses and provide the necessary information to ensure adequate course selection for the student’s intended program of study.

Advisors offer assistance to students in understanding degree requirements, planning schedules, and monitoring satisfactory academic progress. Students should schedule appointments with their advisor to verify that courses they have selected apply to their degree program prior to quarterly registration. While appointments are not mandatory, they are strongly recommended, especially during busy registration times before the start of each quarter. Drop-in advising is always available to students on a first come, first serve basis.