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.

Unsure who your Success Coach is? No problem! 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.

 

Advising Center CLOSED on August 13 for Professional Development

Advising Hours

Before Scheduling your Appointment

Before Scheduling your Appointment

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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. 

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: 

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1Review

Review degree requirements and course descriptions in the Olympic College catalog.

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3Attend

Attend an information session for the program you’re interested in.

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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