Overview
Overview
Student Success Coaches are aligned with Academic Pathways. Scroll down to find the coaches for each pathway.
We encourage you to meet with your Success Coach or Faculty Advisor each quarter to make sure you are on track to complete your degree.
Make an appointment to:
- Create an academic plan that works for your unique interests and needs
- Choose and register for classes
- Check your degree progress
- Learn academic success strategies
- Get connected to resources
- Plan for transferring to a 4-year institution
RUNNING START STUDENTS: Contact the Running Start Office for advising.
BACHELOR PROGRAMS: Contact the faculty advisor for your BAS or BS program.
Contact Us
Advising Hours
Bremerton: Mon - Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Poulsbo: Wed, Thurs 9am - 4:30pm
Shelton: Mon, Tues, Fri 9am - 4:30pm
DROP-IN ADVISING ONLY dec. 29 - jan. 9
- 15-minute drop-in sessions for quick questions and registration only. Scheduled appointments not available during this time.
- For Winter 2026 quarter advising only.
During this busy registration period, we appreciate your patience as there may be longer than usual wait times.
Bremerton
Bremerton
- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Thurs: 10am - 3:30pm
Poulsbo
Poulsbo
- Wed: 8:30am - noon, 1pm - 3:30pm
- Thurs: 10:30am - noon, 1pm - 3:30pm
- Closed for lunch
Shelton
Shelton
- Mon and Tues: 8:30am - noon, 1pm - 3:30pm
- Closed for lunch
Virtual
Virtual
- Tues 12/30, Tues 1/6 and Thurs 1/8: 10am - 2pm
- Zoom Link
- Phone Call-In: 253-215-8782
- Meeting ID: 924 7184 2169
Schedule an Appointment
Schedule an appointment with a Success Coach using the booking links below.
Unsure who your Success Coach is? No problem! You can make an appointment with any coach in your pathway. You can also stop by or call the Advising Center, or fill out the Advising Appointment Request Form, to be connected to the coach that is right for you!
BEFORE SCHEDULING YOUR APPOINTMENT:
- NEW STUDENTS should complete the online PRE-ADVISING ORIENTATION before their first advising appointment. After completing the orientation, you will be assigned a Success Coach in your Academic Pathway.
- FIND THE NAME OF YOUR ASSIGNED SUCCESS COACH in the left side menu of your ctcLink Student Dashboard (select "Academics" tab, then "Advisor Information"). If no Success Coach is assigned, contact the Advising Center or schedule with any coach in your Academic Pathway.
- Review the content under the Prepare for Your Advising Appointment at the bottom of the page.
Healthcare
For general healthcare questions, email @email.
Click here to see OC's Healthcare Pathways.
Arts, Humanities & Communications
For Filmmaking, request an appointment by emailing your faculty advisor.
For all other areas of study, schedule an appointment with your Student Success Coach.
Click here for to see OC's Arts, Humanities, & Communication Pathways.
Business & Information Technology
Click here to see OC's Business & Information Technology Pathways.
Manufacturing & Trades
Click here to see OC's Manufacturing & Trades Pathways.
Social Science/Service & Education
For Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services, and Substance Use Disorder Professional, request an appointment by emailing your faculty advisor.
For all other areas of study, schedule an appointment with your Student Success Coach.
Click here to see OC's Social Science, Service, & Education Pathways.
STEM
Click here to see OC's STEM Pathways.
Prepare for Your Appointment
Prepare for Your Appointment
Review these four tips to ensure you get the most out of your time with your Success Coach:
1Review
Review degree requirements and course descriptions in the Olympic College catalog.
2Search
Search course availability in the current class schedule.
3Attend
Attend an information session for the program you’re interested in.
4Bring
Bring to the appointment:
- Your list of questions or concerns
- Tentative class schedule
- A way to take notes
- Unofficial transcripts and/or placement test scores