Why Meet with an Academic Advisor?  When Should You Meet with an Academic Advisor?

Academic Advisors are here to help you succeed! Whether you're just starting your journey or preparing to graduate, meeting with an advisor can make a big difference. Here’s how:

  • Confident Course Selection: Advisors help you choose the right courses to stay on track for your degree, transfer goals, or career path—saving time and reducing the risk of taking unnecessary classes
  • Save Money: Avoid excess credits and course changes that could delay graduation. Advisors can help you create an efficient academic plan that aligns with your goals and financial aid.
  • Connect to Resources: Not sure where to turn? Advisors can connect you to campus resources like tutoring, career services, counseling, financial aid, and more.
  • Stay Informed: Learn about upcoming deadlines, degree requirements, transfer opportunities, and policy changes that could impact your academic progress.
  • Academic Planning: Advisors work with you to map out short-term and long-term goals, including semester schedules, graduation planning, and transfer timelines.

Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor regularly, especially at these key times:

  • New Students: As soon as you’re admitted, schedule an advising appointment to discuss your goals and register for your first semester.
  • Each Semester: Before registering for classes to ensure your courses align with your academic plan.
  • When Considering Changes: If you’re thinking about changing your major, dropping a class, or taking time off.
  • Before Graduating: To review degree completion and transfer plans.
  • If You’re Struggling: Advisors can help you navigate academic or personal challenges and connect you with support services.

 

What to do before your scheduled advising appointment

Students must complete the admissions process prior to scheduling an appointment with their advisor. To complete the admissions process, please follow the steps included in the New Student Checklist. 

 

New students watch your CCC email for a link to schedule your first appointment with an academic advisor. Any advising appointments scheduled prior to completing the admissions process will be cancelled or rescheduled.

Returning students may log into their myCCC Portal to schedule an academic advising appointment. Check your CCC email regularly for important announcements and correspondence from your academic advisor. 

 

There is a lot of information to learn as a CCC student. Check out the Online Student Handbook, a resourceful guide to navigating and utilizing campus resources and programs.

 

 

 

 

Schedule an Appointment

There are several types of advising teams. Please schedule with your appropriate advisor. If you do not know whom to schedule with, view the information and the types of advising offered by CCC and you will be connected with the appropriate advisors or resources. 

 

New students watch your CCC email for a link to schedule your first appointment with an academic advisor. Any advising appointments scheduled prior to completing the admissions process will be cancelled or rescheduled.

 

 

?  Questions?

Students with general questions that do not require an advising appointment can submit a Quick Question to Advising.

Contact Student Services at 928-226-4323.

View the Advising FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions.