College Enrolled Me in the Wrong Program – Advisor Says My Credits Are Misallocated
Hi everyone,
I’m facing a bit of a challenge and could use some advice. I’m currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program at my local community college, resuming my studies after earning my AA back in 2020.
Unfortunately, this college has not been the best experience—it’s the most affordable and convenient choice, so I’ve stuck with it. I’m funding my education myself.
To enroll in the bachelor’s program, I initially signed up as a non-degree seeking student and then transferred into the program I wanted. However, my first advisor accidentally gave me the code for a different program over the phone.
The next day, I called to get it switched to the right program. Currently, I’m enrolled in four classes, but I had to change my program again since the one I initially chose wasn’t fully online, which I had thought it was. Thankfully, the new program is all online.
As I’m preparing for the upcoming semester, my advisor informed me that I still need six lower-level classes, despite the fact that I’m taking four right now. She seemed puzzled, and after some investigation, she discovered that my credits are being categorized incorrectly across multiple programs.
When I checked my “academic progress” on the school’s system, I saw that one class is counted towards my intended program, another towards the wrong program, and another towards the previous program I was in. It looks like I haven’t completed any requirements at all.
My advisor mentioned she would “keep my file on front view.” Will this create issues for me in the future? I’m taking all the necessary classes, but they are not accurately reflected in the system yet.
Can I continue taking my classes while ensuring everything gets transferred to the correct program? I want to avoid any negative consequences from this mix-up. Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
Hi there,
I’m sorry to hear about the confusion with your academic program and how it’s affecting your credits— that sounds incredibly frustrating. It’s good that you’re staying proactive and engaged with your advisor; communication is key in situations like this.
First, confirm that your advisor is aware of all the courses you are currently taking and that they are supposed to count towards your new program. Since she has your file on “front view,” it sounds like she intends to prioritize your case, which is a good sign. Keep follow-up communication open and frequent to ensure she’s advocating for you and has everything documented correctly.
In the meantime, make sure you’re keeping track of all your current classes and how they fit into your program requirements. If possible, ask if there is a way to officially document the misunderstanding in your file, so there’s a record of the advisor’s recognition of the situation. This might help if you do encounter issues later on.
It’s also a good idea to connect with the registrar’s office or the department chair to clarify the situation. They might be able to help formally correct your academic record and ensure that your credits are being calculated in the right program moving forward.
Lastly, make sure to keep an eye on important deadlines as you prepare for the next semester. This way, you won’t miss any opportunities to enroll in the right classes.
Stay persistent and don’t hesitate to advocate for yourself— a lot of students have been in similar positions. Good luck, and I hope everything gets sorted out quickly!