What is the academic advising process at AACC?

AACC uses a developmental model of advising. The goal of the developmental advising process is to help students learn how to make sound educational decisions enabling them to be self-directed and well prepared to navigate systems at four-year institutions, future places of employment and beyond.

The first advising session typically occurs once admission, testing, and official evaluation of transfer credits from other institutions  have been completed.  Depending on the time of year, an appointment may be required.

During registration cycles, the focus of the advising session is on the registration process. The advisor will ask the student specific questions about their future plans (major, transfer school, time commitments, etc.) and, based on the information offered, will provide the student with a list of courses to choose from for the upcoming term.

Because student input drives educational decision making it is important for students to prepare for advising sessions.