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MCC Daily Tribune

Advising Hot Tip: How to find an Advisement Key

Advisement keys are assigned to specific student populations in order to ensure they receive advisement prior to registration. If a student has an advisement key, they must receive the key (a 6-digit numerical code) from their assigned advisor in order to complete their registration.

A student will have an advisement key if:

  • They are enrolled in a competitive health program. These students must receive the key from their department and may not receive their advisement key from another advisor.
  • They have a GPA below 2.0. After being advised, they can receive their advisement key from any advisor.
  • Their major is LA01 (undeclared). These students should be advised by their assigned advisor prior to receiving their advisement key.
  • They are a SUNY Online student.  These students can only receive the key from their SUNY Online Coach. 

You can access your advisee's advisement key by logging into Banner Self-Service.

Go to Faculty Services

Student Information Menu

View Advisement Key

Make sure you are in the Spring 2022 term

Please be sure to document your advisement session in Degree Works Notes.

Gary Johnson
Schools@MCC
10/29/2021