Academic Advising Services
Academic advising is the process of providing and exchanging information between an advisor, who represents the institution, and a student, who attends the institution. This system is designed to help students reach their educational and career goals in the most effective and expeditious way if and when advisor and student share equal responsibility in the process. At the College, all students are required to meet with an academic or faculty advisor at least once a semester prior to the registration of their courses. Advisors provide students with guidance in assessment score interpretation, course placement, course recommendations, degree evaluations, review of institutional policies, and review of the transfer process. Specifically, students who have not met requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and/or who are pursuing an Associate of Arts or Science (AA/AS) degree must meet with an academic advisor at the Student Success Center to seek guidance. Students who are pursuing a workforce program, such as a certificate or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, must meet with a faculty advisor at the department of their declared college major for assistance.
The Student Success Center offers academic advising in two forms, in person and online. Students who prefer to seek advising services in person are welcome to visit the Student Success Center at either college campus. Appointments are never required, and walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged on a daily basis. Students who are unable or prefer not to visit with an academic advisor may opt to seek online advising, which is facilitated via email and virtual chat room.