Academic Advising
Academic Advising
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
Kema Sweatt
Academiccounselor@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.
Advising FAQs
What does my advisor do?
What do I do if I need to cancel or withdraw from a course?
What's the difference between canceling a course and withdrawing from it?
How do I enroll in a term-based Master's course?
Please take some time to review the College Catalog, which details the College policies.