Advising
The goal of advising at LaGuardia is to provide you with education and guidance according to need at every point along a clearly defined pathway from admission to graduation. Advising helps you stay on track, select courses, connect with free support on campus and prepare for graduation.
Connect with an Advisor
There are a few ways to speak with an advisor. Visit us during drop-in hours – virtually (Zoom) or in person (Room B-102).
In Person (B102) and Virtual Drop-In Hours
Monday: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
All other times including Thursday and Friday by appointment only
Check your MyLaGuardia Portal for your assigned advisor
VIRTUAL DROP-IN Register Now
Make Appointment If you are already registered and need to swap/drop sections, please visit the Registration Lab in person in Room C-126 or virtually.
If you have a VAX or MMR/MEN hold, please contact Health Services. (ASAP students: Please contact ASAP.)
For information about accessing online classes, visit www.laguardia.edu/onlinetools.
Student & Advisor Expectations & Responsibilities
At LaGuardia, advisors and students both play important roles in the advising process.
Your Academic Advisor will
- Encourage and guide you to develop and pursue your goals and help you create an academic plan
- Refer you to appropriate campus resources
- Be accessible via phone, email, and by appointment and to respond to you in a timely manner
- Recommend appropriate classes and direct you to tools that will assist you in course selection
- Assist you in making academic decisions consistent with your interests, abilities and goals
- Be helpful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
Successful Students Will:
- Be prepared for their advising session and come ready with questions
- Access their Degree Works page regularly, become familiar with their degree requirements and track their academic process
- Become knowledgeable of campus policies, procedures and resources
- Reflect upon their goals and educational plans. They will also be prepared to discuss and consider other paths
- Be respectful of others' time: be on time and treat their advisor and other students the way they would wish to be treated