Advising
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students in the School of Business are assigned to a professional academic advisor upon entry to the school. Professional advisors assist students with course selection and planning in order to reach degree completion in a timely manner. For undergraduate student contact requirements with professional advisors, please see below.
Freshman and Sophomores (< 60 hours)
Freshman and Sophomore level students are required to meet with their professional advisors each semester.
Juniors and Seniors (> 60 hours)
Juniors and Seniors are required to meet with their professional advisors annually. Juniors and Seniors should also contact their academic advisor in their junior year.
Professional Advisor Contact Information
Email: acadadvising@mga.edu
Last Names beginning (A – D) Advisor: Ashley Vinson, 478.471.2793
Last Names beginning (E – K) Advisor: Traven Toomer, 478.934.3055
Last Names beginning (L – Q) Advisor: Kori Johnson, 478.757.3632
Last Names beginning (R – Z) Advisor: Johnathan Jebram, 478.934.5205
Graduate Students
Graduate students enrolled in the MSM or MBPL program are not required to meet with an advisor but are encouraged to contact Dr. Marc Miller, Dean of School of Business () or Paige Alford, Graduate Enrollment Support Specialist () to ensure that they progress through the MSM or MBPL program in a timely manner.
E-Advising
Students who need virtual advising assistance can set up an account and schedule an e-advising appointment by visiting the Middle Georgia State University Online Advising web page.
Degree Plans of Study
To view Degree Plans of Study for the School of Business, please see the Middle Georgia State University Program Maps.
Note: In the event of a discrepancy between the Middle Georgia State University Catalog and any departmental materials (including Advising Worksheets), the Middle Georgia State Catalog prevails.
Expectations of the Advising Process
Advisors are expected to...
- Comply with requirements of the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act and other college regulations.
- Understand Middle Georgia State University program/degree requirements and effectively communicate them.
- Assist advisee in making course selections and long-term plans.
- Be a point source for resources and referrals.
- Be available throughout the academic year, including prior to and during early registration.
Advisees are expected to...
- Respect the advisor.
- Make, keep, and be on time for appointments.
- Read and apply the information in the Academic Catalog.
- Be prepared for appointments.
- Be familiar with the program of study/degree requirements/curriculum (learn about prerequisites, etc.)