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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.
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 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
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
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.
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.
