ASK ADVISOR ALEX
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Ask Advisor Alex and Other Apt Advice for the Week of October 22, 2007

• This week Career Development Services will have several workshops in the West Lobby on topics such as Job Search Strategies, Résumé and Cover Letter Writing, Interview Tips, and more… See their events calendar for times and sign up: http://studentservices.hunter.cuny.edu/cds/cds_events.htm
• It’s the 9th week of classes, do you know where your grades are? Talk to your instructors about your academic progress now!

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Ask Advisor Alex

Dear Advisor Alex:
I want to Withdraw from one of my classes- but the professor is out at a conference all this week so I can’t get her signature on the form! What do I do?

Thanks,
Withdrawing Wanda

Dear Withdrawing:
Don’t panic! The Withdrawal policy has just been updated for just such emergencies. You no longer need a signature from the instructor to Withdraw from a class. Simply fill out the form, sign the Financial Aid Withdrawal Information form, and submit both to the OASIS by Thursday, October 25. In the future though, it’s a good idea to talk to the instructor before you Withdraw, in case there are other options or considerations.

Always,
Advisor Alex

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Dear Advisor Alex:
I just got an email saying I have a registration date for the Winter Session. Is that the same as Spring? If not, what is it?

Sincerely,
Wondering Wayne

Dear Wondering:
This is a common source of confusion. Winter Session is separate from Spring and is an intense 3-week class session from January 2-January 23. Because you are only in classes for only 16 days, a 3 credit class is held 4 days a week for 3 hours and 45 minutes at a time! Not for the faint of heart. But, if you are a strong student and are looking for a way to speed up graduation, it can be a great option for you. Check out the Winter 2008 information on the Registrar’s site: http://registrar.hunter.cuny.edu/index2.shtml

Always,
Advisor Alex

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For more advisement information or questions, check out the advisement website: http://studentservices.hunter.cuny.edu/advising.htm
Contact Student Services at: 212-772-4882, Room #1119-East
Contact a Peer Advisor in the Student Center at: 212-650-3282, Room #417 West

For previous editions of Advisor Alex Apt Advice and Ask Advisor Alex letters, please visit: http://studentservices.hunter.cuny.edu/advising/advising_askarchives.htm

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