Academic Advising
Advisors at Ridgewater College collaborate with students to help them achieve their academic goals and graduate. They are available to online and on-campus students. For advising questions, please email the advising team at advising@ridgewater.edu
2026-27 Student Resource Guide [PDF]
Advisors can help in many areas, including:
Section titled “Advisors can help in many areas, including:”-
- Degree and career exploration
- Course sequence planning
- Time management strategies
- Campus resources
- Study strategies
- Tutoring resources
- Transfer of credits
- Campus policies
- Taking time off from school
Current Students (continuing from previous semester)
Section titled “Current Students (continuing from previous semester)”- Make an appointment with your advisor through Starfish (accessed through D2L) or click the link below for a link to your advisor.
- For questions, please call Student Services at 320-222-5971 or email the advising team at advising@ridgewater.edu.
New Students
Section titled “New Students”- Accepted students must complete an online orientation prior to meeting with your advisor. Upon completion of orientation, you will be directed to schedule a one-on-one appointment with your advisor to choose your classes and to go over new student information.
- Information about orientation and registration will be mailed and emailed to you.
- Questions? Call Student Services at 320-222-5971 or email the advising team at advising@ridgewater.edu.