Please bring the following items to your appointment:

• A list of questions you wish to ask
• Registration with completed demographic data
• Any degree audits
• Official transcripts from other colleges if you have not submitted them to the Records and Registration Office
• Our catalog and any out-of-state catalog which will affect your transfer plan 

Please complete the following activities before you see an advisor:

• Make sure you have completed any necessary math/English placement testing.
• Review your program in the college catalog to see which courses you have taken and which you need to take.
• Read the course descriptions in the Anne Arundel Community College catalog to learn about the courses. Check the prerequisites!
• Think about how many semesters you plan to be here. Do your plans include taking classes during the summer and/or the two-week January session? Determine how many classes you will take during the semester. Remember that every hour in the classroom requires two to three hours of study/research.
• Obtain a "Schedule of Classes" to see what courses are being offered. Students registering late in the registration process should check the course schedule on the AACC Web site or "open seat" reports.
• Attempt to construct your schedule using a "Trial Weekly Schedule" form found in the Advising Office and complete the top portion of your registration form.
• If you are planning to transfer within the Maryland System, you should check the articulation system ARTSYS* for your program of study and obtain the list of General Education Requirements for the appropriate four-year college at the Career and Transfer Resource Center. Review these carefully!
  *ARTSYS is the online Transfer Articulation System for Maryland Colleges and Universities that provides students and advisors with course equivalencies, AACC courses recommended for specific majors, and the ability to search for majors in Maryland. Students can also enter their courses and grades in the Transcript Evaluation function to determine course equivalencies at transfer institutions.

Now You Are Ready to See Your Advisor!

• After your registration is complete, you may need to schedule an appointment to discuss further career and transfer plans. You may want to ask about the CARS sponsored workshop schedule which covers a variety of topics, including choosing a college, transfer preparation, career decision making, etc. Stop by Counseling, Advising and Retention Services located on the second floor of the Student Services Center or call 410-777-2307, option 1 to make an appointment to participate in a workshop.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us at:
Advising@aacc.edu