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Academic Advising

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Your Guide to Academic Success

  • Mission

    The Academic Advisor is committed to the academic and professional development of students enrolled with the College for Financial Planning by delivering premier student-centered educational support.

  • Vision

    It is the mission of the Academic Advisor to empower students in taking a proactive role in the advising process and to provide optimal service and purposeful engagement to facilitate a positive and successful student experience.

Academic Advisor Contact Information

Academic advising sessions are exclusively for master’s students and recipients of the Diversity Scholarship. advising@cffp.edu | 303-220-4987 | Office hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET

Advisor/Student Responsibilities

  • Your Academic Advisor can assist with

    • Interpreting the College policies, procedures, and requirements.

    • Helping students integrate information so they can make well-informed academic decisions.

    • Addressing any academic questions and concerns.

    • Guiding program-applicable course selections.

    • Advising of available student resources.

    • Communicating program and curriculum changes.

    • Provide assistance with accessing course via the college’s learning management system (LMS).

    • Addressing technical issues with the LMS and student portal.

    • Adhering to the highest principles of ethical behavior and maintain confidentiality

  • Students are expected to

    • Accept responsibility for the decisions you make. Be knowledgeable about college policies and degree requirements detailed in the Academic Catalog.

    • Drop or withdraw from courses only after conferring with your advisor.

    • Know important dates and deadlines (registration, drop/add, assignment due dates, etc.) as listed in the College Catalog and the LMS.

    • Contact the Advisor first, if you are concerned about any aspect of your college experience (contact your instructor first for course or assignment-related issues).

    • Assume a proactive role in academic program planning.

    • Check your email on a regular basis as the college and your advisor will use this form of communication to disseminate information.

Tips and Resources to Help You Stay on Track

  • Review course descriptions in the College Catalog. Reviewing the course descriptions provides a clear overview of what the class covers, including key topics. It helps students to assess if they meet prerequisites and understand the level of rigor expected. 

  • Plan ahead! By talking with your advisor and paying attention to degree planners, which map out the pathway for your entire degree. Pro-tip: we highly recommend also reviewing the Program of Study. A great resource for students with several electives to satisfy planning out their progress to graduation.

  • Review the Term Course Offerings for important registration dates, add/drop a course, and more.

Advising FAQs

Please take some time to review the College Catalog, which details the College policies.