Student Advising

Here are some steps we recommend taking as you are planning to meet with your faculty advisor to talk about spring classes and get your registration code:

• Login to UCanWeb and complete your Required Surveys (incomplete surveys will prevent you from registering)

• Review your DegreeWorks for required classes and make a list to discuss with your advisor (look for the red circles in your Major in ___ section)

• List any questions you have about GER classes or program electives

• Schedule a meeting (it can be over phone or Teams if needed) with your faculty advisor and make it a priority to attend – or at least communicate via email

• Make sure you write down your registration code where you will not lose it or ask your advisor to send it in an email

Don’t know who your advisor is? Here are three places to find them:

• RooSuccess – in My Success Network, found by clicking the three horizontal lines at the top left corner of RooSuccess.

• UCanWeb Student Profile – under the Student Menu, look for the UCanWeb 9 – Student Profile link.

• DegreeWorks – near the top of the page under your name and major.

If you still have questions after meeting with your faculty advisor, you can schedule a meeting with Advising to follow up.

How to Prepare for a Meeting with Your Temporary Advisor

(note: your permanent academic advisor will be assigned at the start of the semester)

This meeting is your opportunity to find out what is required for your degree and have some input into your first semester schedule. The advisor you work with will not be your permanent advisor but is familiar with your degree program. You can make the most of this appointment by showing up prepared. 

• Login to your SUNY Canton Email and check it frequently – this is the college’s official mode of communication with students
• Login to your UCANWEB Account to complete Required Surveys on the Main Menu - including the Student Code of Conduct.
• Submit official transcripts to admissions@canton.edu for transfer credit evaluation.
  • College-level courses in high school,
  • BOCES credit, if applicable,
  • Advanced Placement (AP) scores from College Board,
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) scores, or
  • from another institution
    
    It is recommended transfer credit evaluations are completed before your advising appointment. Any classes recommended prior to this are subject to change!

You can use the Application Tracker link on the Admissions website (scroll down to the Prospective Students heading) to see the progress and any pending actions or documentation.

To create your first semester class schedule with the Advising Center, Click Here To Schedule New Student Advising Appointments using RooSuccess (you will need to login to your SUNY Canton email account on your browser first).

Note that you should wait until the date when your class registration opens, as outlined in the Next Steps Checklist from Admissions – see the Admitted Students section on the Admissions website.

Make an appointment for a time when you can devote your attention to talking with the advisor. If you come in person, put your phone away. If you talk with an advisor online, then turn off other notifications and schedule at a time when you can also be at a computer. This is an important step in your college success, so you want to be ready to listen and participate. Taking notes is encouraged!

We recommend you review Your Degree Checklist ahead of time.

Let the advisor know of any other commitments that you need to work around (athletic practice, work schedule, day care hours, part-time attendance, ROTC, etc.).

Make a list of any questions you have.

Don't forget that it is your responsibility to go ahead and schedule your classes on UCanWeb after your meeting! The advisor does not do this for you – they just show you how.

Our procedure may be different from that of your former college(s). If you still have any questions, please feel free to contact the Advising & First Year Programs Office and we will be happy to help you.

Transfer Student with MORE than 15 Transfer Credits

Transfer students with more than 15 transfer credits will receive their registration instructions, course recommendations, and registration info from your school’s Dean’s Office. Please check your SUNY Canton email for this information. If you have any questions after you receive this information, please contact the Dean’s Office that sent you the information or the Advising Center.

You can use the Application Tracker link on the Admissions website (scroll down to the Prospective Students heading) to see the progress and any pending actions or documentation. Once all your transcripts have been reviewed, they will be entered into your DegreeWorks portal.

After your enrollment deposit has been processed (use the Pay Your Deposit link under the Admitted Students section of the Admissions website linked above), your Dean’s Office will email you with recommended classes and information on how to register in UCanWeb.

In the meantime, log into UCanWeb and complete any required surveys – new ones will pop up periodically so keep checking. Check your SUNY Canton email and UCanWeb regularly for updates and information.

Transfer Student with FEWER than 15 Transfer Credits

Transfer Students who attended college after high school and have fewer than 15 transfer credits can Click Here To Schedule New Transfer Student Advising Appointments using RooSuccess. Appointments are available in person and online using Microsoft Teams.

Note that you should wait until the date when your class registration opens, as outlined in the Next Steps Checklist from Admissions – see the Admitted Students section on the Admissions website.

To ensure you have a successful appointment, please review the information below first:

• Login to your SUNY Canton Email and check it frequently for important information.
• Login to your UCanWeb account to complete your Required Surveys, including the New Student Checklist. Check back often – new surveys populate periodically and keeping up with them helps the college know your plans so your tuition bill will be correct.
• Submission of official transcripts for college-level courses in high school or at another institution are required and should be sent to admissions@canton.edu for a transfer credit evaluation. It is recommended that your transfer credit evaluation be completed before your advising appointment.

You can use the Application Tracker link on the Admissions website (scroll down to the Prospective Students heading) to see the progress and any pending actions or documentation. Once all your transcripts have been reviewed, they will be entered into your DegreeWorks portal.