Area of Study Advising

May 13-31, 2024 All ACC Campuses will be available for Drop-In Advising Monday-Thursday 8:00a-4:00p. Friday, May 17, 24, 31 Campus Walk-Ins available 8:00a-12:00p only. May 13-31, 2024, Virtual Drop-In Advising (via Zoom) is available Monday-Thursday 9:00a-6:30p and Friday 9:00a-12:00p. *Join via Zoom. *If Zoom is unavailable during the hours listed above, the student waitlist is at capacity based on the number of advisors available. Please try again later.  

Area of Study academic guidance teams consist of Advisors and Success Coaches who will help you stay on track for your program, select your classes, and make decisions about your educational and career goals. As a student of ACC, you will be assigned an area of study guidance team member based on your declared program. Find your area of study contacts below.

Who is my Advisor?

Students are assigned an Academic Guidance Team member (Advisor or Success Coach) after they begin courses with ACC. If you are a current student, please use the button below to contact your advisor for support from a specialist in your area of study.

If you are a new, transfer student with 12 or more credit hours or a student who has not yet been assigned an advisor, you can get a full advising session through *Zoom using your computer or mobile device! See the information below to speak with an Online Advising Team Member.

New ACC students who have fewer than 12 credit hours should complete our Online New Student Orientation to get familiar with the college and our processes. Once you complete you will be given a link to schedule a session with our Orientation Advisors for any additional support you may need.

Academic Guidance Team

Academic guidance team members are able to support students by appointment in person or online. Email or call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Maximize Your Area of Study Advising Session

Tips that will make the most of your visit with your academic guide:

1. Be Prepared
   • Check Self Service to make sure your program is correct. If it isn’t, your area of study specialist will help you update it during your session.
   • Think about your educational and career goals.
   • Use the Pre-Advising Worksheet to be prepared and organized for your session
   • Program Maps
2. Participate in the session
   • Share important information to help with educational planning.
   • Take notes – have a pen and paper to write down the answers to your questions.
   • Be sure to ask follow-up questions or ask for clarification on things that are unclear or confusing.
3. Plan your next visit
   • Recap your understanding of the advice you have received.
   • Book your next appointment with your advisor.

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