Academic advising is an integral part of a student's success here at Edison State College. Following Orientation and Placement Testing, each degree seeking student meets with an Academic Advising Specialist or SOAR Program Specialist who will assist the student in the following:
- Designing an educational plan to accomplish the objective desired by the student;
- Understanding the General Education Program of the College;
- Selecting courses for long-range educational goals;
- Resolving difficulties encountered by the student in understanding educational programs and transfer requirements;
- Monitoring the student's progress toward educational goals.
Please see office locations and contact information for each campus below:
Charlotte Campus: Walk-in or appointment basis, Student Services building (SS), to make an appointment, please call (941) 637-5629.
Collier Campus: Walk-in basis, Building A, (239) 732-3703.
Hendry/Glades:
Clewiston Site - By appointment, please call (863) 983-6240 or (863) 674-0408.
LaBelle High School - By appointment, please call (863) 674-0408.
Moore Haven High School - By appointment, please call (863) 946-1991 or (863)
674-0408.
Lee Campus: By appointment or walk-in basis, Taeni Hall, Building S, please call (239) 489-9365.
COUNSELING SERVICES
The Counseling staff at the Lee County Campus are professional personnel who provide short term personal counseling for students who find their academic or vocational progress hindered by concerns of a personal, social, or emotional nature. Individual and group assistance is available directly or by referral to responsible on-campus or off-campus sources.
The Counseling staff is available to assist students with a variety of concerns including academic advisement, choice of major, career options, transfer to four-year institutions, general education requirements, catalog interpretation, withdrawal from College, and test interpretation.
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER
Students who plan to transfer to an upper level college or university program are encouraged to consult with an Academic Advising Specialist or Counselor concerning transfer requirements. Students also should obtain a catalog and a list of the requirements from the institution that they expect to attend. Students anticipating transfer should begin a preliminary application to the college or their choice in the fall session of the sophomore year.
Students planning to stay in the Southwest Florida region while pursuing a bachelor's degree are encouraged to explore opportunities offered through the Edison University Center. The Edison University Center at Edison State College partners with several colleges and universities to make it easier to remain in the area and complete a bachelor's degree. All degree programs can be completed entirely through distance learning or on an Edison State College campus. Partnerships are formed to offer some type of benefit to those who have attended Edison State College. This may be in the form of tuition scholarships or improved transfer of credits.
The College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) requirement must be met to earn an A.A. degree. Students should see an Academic Advising Specialist for either registration information or a CLAST exemption.
Transfer Services available:
- College catalogs from both in-state and out-of-state institutions are available in the Counseling Center on the Lee Campus.
- Application for admission and transfer manuals with information about specific majors at Florida's eleven (11) public state universities are available.
- Information and transfer planning is also available for all independent colleges and state universities.
- FACTS (Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students) is available for students to search for the various degrees available within the State University System of Florida. www.FACTS.org
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