Overview
Overview
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
Schedule an appointment with a Success Coach using the booking links below.
Student Success Coaches are aligned with Academic Pathways. Scroll down to find the coaches for each pathway.
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!
Contact Us
RUNNING START STUDENTS: Contact the Running Start Office for advising.
BACHELOR PROGRAMS: Contact the faculty advisor for your BAS or BS program.
The Advising center will be closed on sep. 18 until 1 pm for a campus event
DROP-IN ADVISING ONLY sept. 15 - 26
- 15-minute drop-in sessions for quick questions and registration only. Scheduled appointments not available during this time.
- For Fall 2025 quarter advising only.
During this busy registration period, we appreciate your patience as there may be longer than usual wait times.
Bremerton Campus In-Person: Bldg. 4, Rm. 203
- Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri.: 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Thurs.: 10am - 3:30pm
Poulsbo Campus In-Person:
- Wed.: 8:30am - noon, 1pm - 3:30pm (closed for lunch)
- Thurs.: 10:30am - noon, 1pm - 3:30pm (closed for lunch)
Shelton Campus In-Person:
- Mon. and Tue.: 8:30am - noon, 1pm - 3:30pm (closed for lunch)
Virtual: Zoom or via phone
Tue. and Thurs.: 10am - 2pm
*Thurs., Sept. 18 - The virtual office will be open 1 - 2pm*
- Zoom Link
- Phone call-In: 253-215-8782
- Meeting ID: 924 7184 2169
Advising Hours
Bremerton Campus
Poulsbo Campus
Shelton Campus
Before Scheduling your Appointment
Before Scheduling your Appointment
- NEW STUDENTS should complete the online PRE-ADVISING ORIENTATION before their first advising appointment. You will be assigned your advisor upon completion of the orientation, based on your Academic Pathway.
- find the name of your assigned advisor in the leftside menu of your ctcLink Student Dashboard: "Academics" tab > "Advisor Information." If no advisor is assigned, contact the Advising Center or schedule with an advisor in your Academic Pathway.
- Undecided or exploring programs? Unsure who your advisor is? Have a special request? No problem! Stop by or call the Advising Center, or fill out the Advising Appointment Request Form to be connected the advisor that is right for you! You can also book directly with any coach in your pathway.
- Review the content under the Prepare for Your Advising Appointment at the bottom of the page.
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.
Business & Information Technology
Healthcare
For general healthcare questions, email @email.
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.
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