Academic Advising

What is Academic Advising?

At Lake Michigan College, Academic Advising is your launchpad to success!

Advisors are more than class schedulers — we’re your partners in academic confidence and college navigation. In your advising meetings, we will:

• Plan Your Degree & Program – Understand your requirements and map the best path to graduation.
• Build Class Schedules – Create schedules that fit your goals and your life.
• Explore Majors & Goals – Talk through your interests, strengths, and career options.
• Check In for Success – Meet regularly to stay on track, adjust plans, and keep moving forward.
• Connect You to Resources – Link you to tutoring, financial aid, career services, and more.

Tip: Don’t wait until there’s a problem. Check in with your advisor early and often!

How to Meet with an Advisor

Appointments – Current students can schedule an appointment through the Advising Appointment Scheduler in Student Profile.

New Student Orientation

• Fall Students: You’ll receive an email with instructions to register for a New Student Orientation session over the summer. Orientation is required before meeting with an advisor and registering for classes. Click here to learn more about Orientation.

• Spring or Summer Students: If you have not yet completed Online Orientation, please do so before meeting with your advisor.

When to Meet With Your Advisor In Your First Year

Summer (Orientation)

• Register for Fall classes during Orientation or over the summer.

• (Some high school students may register in Spring during on-site high school registrations.)

• Schedule your next advising appointment for the first or second week of October (after midterm grades).

October / November Check-In

• Review how the semester is going.

• Connect with resources if needed.

• Register for Spring classes.

• Schedule your next advising appointment for after March 1.

March / April Check-In (for Summer and beyond)

• Discuss Summer courses (if not already done during Spring registration).

• Evaluate academic progress.

• Open year-long scheduling (Fall/Spring/Summer). If on track, register for all upcoming terms.

What to Do Before Your Advising Appointment

• Apply for Admission – Submit your admissions application.

• Submit Transcripts – Send official high school and/or college transcripts to LMC before your advising appointment. Transfer students should have official transcripts evaluated to get the most out of their advising session.

• Prepare Questions & Goals – Think about your academic and career goals so your advisor can help create the best plan for you.

Current Students

We recommend meeting with your advisor at least once a year to stay on track. Schedule an appointment if you need to:

• Register for courses

• Add or drop a class

• Withdraw from a course

• Review or update your academic plan

Click Here to Schedule an Appointment

How do you know if you should make an Appointment vs. Send an Email?

New Students 

If you are a new student starting classes in the Spring, you will need to sign up for mandatory orientation here where you will have the opportunity to meet with your advisor and talk about classes.

Current Students

As a current Lake Michigan College student, you are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to each semester and anytime you have questions.

Make an Appointment

Students should click here to make an appointment with your advisor.

Meet our Advising team!

Rich Andersons (he/him)
Advisor—Academic, Transfer, & Career Pathways
Agriculture, Wine, & Culinary Arts
Skilled Trades & Manufacturing

David Blumberg (he/him)
Advisor—Academic, Transfer, & Career Pathways
Science, Engineering, & Math

Alex Brandow (she/her)
Advisor—Academic, Transfer, & Career Pathways
Business & Technology

Kate Attila-Hyska (she/her)
Advisor—Academic, Transfer, & Career Pathways
Music, Art, Communication, & Humanities

Ken Kettler (he/him)
Advisor—Academic, Transfer, & Career Pathways
Health & Wellness Professions

Erika Ervin (she/her)
Advisor—Academic, Transfer, & Career Pathways
Human & Social Sciences

Kam Chancellor (she/her)
Advisor & Student Support Specialist
Bertrand Innovation Center
Dual-Enrollment Students
Exploratory

Casey Dubina (she/her)
Director of Advising - Academic, Transfer, & Career Pathways