{"id":3728,"date":"2025-08-05T09:35:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T13:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/?page_id=3728"},"modified":"2026-10-09T12:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T16:28:12","slug":"advising-essentials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/advising-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Advising Meeting Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-advising-meeting-essentials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advising Meeting Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Academic advising is a collaborative process that helps students understand degree requirements, plan coursework, and make informed decisions about their academic progress. Preparation, open communication, and follow-through help make advising meetings productive and purposeful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the guidance and resources below to prepare for an advising meeting, make the most of the conversation, and follow through on next steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-preparing-for-advising-meeting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for Advising Meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0 mt-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/bravoseniorsrings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/bravoseniorsrings.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/bravoseniorsrings-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A productive advising meeting begins with preparation. Reviewing a student&#8217;s academic progress and degree requirements ahead of time can help advisors identify topics for discussion and make the most of the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-before-the-meeting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before the meeting:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Academic progress:<\/strong> Review completed coursework, current academic standing, and remaining degree requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Degree planning:<\/strong> Become familiar with the student&#8217;s Academic MAP, major requirements, prerequisites, and course sequencing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course availability:<\/strong> Review Course Offerings and the Academic Calendar when discussing upcoming registration and academic deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic policies:<\/strong> Identify relevant policies or requirements that may affect the student&#8217;s academic plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individual circumstances:<\/strong> Consider academic concerns, program-specific requirements, or other factors that may influence course selection and progress toward degree completion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-relevant-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relevant Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-0 mt-0 is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11ba631f wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/course-offerings\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Course Offerings<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/academic-maps\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic MAPs<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/degree-works\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Degree Works<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Review available courses for upcoming terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Reference recommended course sequences and degree plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Review completed coursework, outstanding requirements, and degree progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mb-0 mt-0 is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11ba631f wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/Advising-Prep-Worksheet-2.pdf\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advising Prep Worksheet<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.citadel.edu\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Catalog<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/academic-calendar\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Academic Calendar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">How students prepare for advising by reviewing academic progress, identifying goals, and outlining questions to discuss further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Verify degree requirements, prerequisites, and academic policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Check registration dates, deadlines, and important academic dates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0 mt-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023082_Capers_First-Day_0093-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023082_Capers_First-Day_0093-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023082_Capers_First-Day_0093-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023082_Capers_First-Day_0093-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023082_Capers_First-Day_0093-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2023082_Capers_First-Day_0093-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"h-academic-calendar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/2025-2026-academic-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Academic Calendar<\/strong><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>: View the official academic calendar for the academic year\u2014including key dates for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms as well as important deadlines for all programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0 mt-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20230905_Academics_Classes_Capers0445-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3907\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20230905_Academics_Classes_Capers0445-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20230905_Academics_Classes_Capers0445-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20230905_Academics_Classes_Capers0445-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20230905_Academics_Classes_Capers0445-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20230905_Academics_Classes_Capers0445-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"h-academic-catalog\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Catalog<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.citadel.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Academic Catalog<\/strong><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>: Comprehensive listings of programs, majors, degree requirements, and academic policies for all programs at 糖心VLOG.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0 mt-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240417_Academics_STEM_0156-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3772\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240417_Academics_STEM_0156-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240417_Academics_STEM_0156-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240417_Academics_STEM_0156-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240417_Academics_STEM_0156-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240417_Academics_STEM_0156-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"h-course-offerings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Offerings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.citadel.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/course-offerings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Course Offerings<\/strong><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>: View available courses by term (Fall, Spring, Summer) and program type, including SCCC\/Day Program, College Transfer, and Graduate Programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mb-0 mt-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240320_Academics_Biology_0155-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3777\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240320_Academics_Biology_0155-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240320_Academics_Biology_0155-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240320_Academics_Biology_0155-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240320_Academics_Biology_0155-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240320_Academics_Biology_0155-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"h-academic-maps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic MAPs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/academic-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic MAPs<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/strong>: Suggested four-year course plans based on your degree requirements, including core, major, and cadet courses. They\u2019re a helpful guide for planning your schedule, but not a replacement for academic advising. <strong>You must meet with your advisor every semester before registering for classes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/career-copy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3775\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/career-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/career-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/career-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/career-copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/career-copy-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"h-gpa-calculator\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">GPA Calculator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/student-affairs\/gpa-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GPA Calculator<\/strong><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>: Whether planning for the current semester or tracking overall academic progress, this tool can help estimate future standings. Grade Point Average (GPA) is a crucial indicator of academic performance, reflecting the average of grades across all courses taken.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/DSC05211-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3779\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/DSC05211-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/DSC05211-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/DSC05211-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/DSC05211-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/DSC05211-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"h-rotc-fulfillment-advising-packet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ROTC Fulfillment Advising Packet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/leadership-studies\/rotc-fulfillment-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ROTC Fulfillment Advising Packet<\/strong><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>: Upper-level, non-contract cadets meet ROTC requirements by taking one approved 3-credit leadership-focused course each semester during their junior and senior years. Options include Leadership Studies minor courses and high-impact experiences (e.g., capstones, internships, research). Krause Center courses (LDRS 311 &amp; 411) do <strong>not<\/strong> apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240903_Academics_Cyber_0008-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3951\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240903_Academics_Cyber_0008-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240903_Academics_Cyber_0008-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240903_Academics_Cyber_0008-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240903_Academics_Cyber_0008-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20240903_Academics_Cyber_0008-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"h-general-education-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Education Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/academicaffairs\/general-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Education (Gen Ed) Program<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/strong>: At 糖心VLOG, every undergraduate completes a four-year integrated Gen Ed curriculum designed to build essential academic and leadership skills. Courses across disciplines emphasize written communication, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, ethical decision making, and intercultural awareness, preparing students for success in their majors and beyond. Gen Ed deepens students&#8217; understanding of the world around them and of themselves as human beings, opening their eyes to other worlds and other perspectives. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20250108_SCCC_First-Day-Back_0356-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3950\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20250108_SCCC_First-Day-Back_0356-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20250108_SCCC_First-Day-Back_0356-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20250108_SCCC_First-Day-Back_0356-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20250108_SCCC_First-Day-Back_0356-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/advisingandretention\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/20250108_SCCC_First-Day-Back_0356-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 id=\"h-strand-classes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strand Classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/registrar\/general-education-courses\/strand-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strand Classes<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/strong>: As part of 糖心VLOG\u2019s Gen Ed program, Strand courses invite students to explore a unifying theme such as Technology, Conflict, Citizenship, Wellness, or Sustainability through multiple disciplines like English, History, Social Science, and Natural Science. 糖心VLOGs select a strand that aligns with their interests. 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