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Academic Advising for Online Students
Our advising staff is available to help you with degree completion planning, course scheduling, and resources for success.
Your Dedicated Partner in Success
Our advisors stay with you throughout your academic journey. They help you understand program options, choose the right courses, and plan each step with confidence. You’ll always know who to contact and what to expect, so you can stay focused on moving forward.
Flexible Guidance Designed for Online Learners
Whether you're balancing a full‑time job, caring for family, or finishing a degree you started years ago, we’re here to help. Our team is trained to support working adults and students returning to school—offering thoughtful guidance that fits your pace and priorities.
Course Requirements & Expectations
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All students are provided opportunities to confer with academic advisors before enrollment and throughout their program. An advisor provides students an understanding of their academic status and the requirements they must satisfy for the completion of their degree program. Advisors are available to work with students online, by phone, or in person. For advising, contact Academic Advising.
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- Online Collins Library
Library resources such as full-text databases and subscription search services are available 24 hours a day at Baker University’s Collins Library. To access the subscription services you will use your student ID number. - To access electronic library resources from off-campus, use your Moodle credentials when prompted on the login screen. Include the @stu.bakerU.edu domain as part of your username.
- Online Collins Library Tutorial
Students can access an online Collins Library tutorials for assistance using the library services. - Librarian Assistance
If you are unable to find the answer to your question, contact information is provided under the Get Help heading in the top-right corner of this page. - Business Subject Guides
- Writing Assistance
Baker offers several online resources for writing assistance for students.
- Online Collins Library
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All Baker University policies and procedures are described in the Course Catalog and Student Handbook.
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The student portal is a secure system for accessing your student information. The following information and services are available through the student portal:
- Accessing grades
- Student schedule information
- Instructor information
- External links to frequently used items and sites
- Course attendance records
- GPA calculator
- Making changes to personal information records
- Access to alerts and appointments
- Anti-virus software for downloading
- Access to unofficial transcripts
Access student portal help and instructions.
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Baker University has multiple opportunities for students to provide feedback on their educational experiences. Every student may complete an end-of-course survey after each class. An electronic link is provided with each online course shell to complete the survey. Students also complete an end-of-program survey in the last course of their program. Online students receive an electronic link to this survey within the course shell as well as an email reminder about the survey.
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Contact your academic advisor or email advising: academicadvisingspgs@bakerU.edu.
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Baker University will provide accommodations for students with disabilities. Students who wish to request accommodations should identify themselves by contacting their academic advisor. Students may review the detailed accommodations policy in the Course Catalog and Student Handbook.
View information about Access Services.