Advising

Welcome to Academic Advising 

The Advising, Career and Transfer Services (ACT) Team provides integrated academic and career services to students. NVC and the ACT team are committed to creating opportunities for student success.

Are you a new, returning or transfer student? 

We are excited to help you get started on your educational journey! Before seeking advising services, please click here determine the admissions steps that apply to you.

First Time In College students:

If you have completed your enrollment checklist, please sign up for the required New Student Orientation/Advising session HERE

Summer Transient students:

If you are trying to register for summer classes recommended by your University advisor, and are receiving a registration error, you may receive assistance through our online chat service. Transcripts showing completion of prerequisite courses will be required to be provided at time of assistance.

What services can I obtain from the ACT Team?

Academic Advising Services - provided via phone, email, chat and zoom

• Need to know what classes to take? Are you being asked for an "alternate PIN" when trying to register? Contact your assigned certified academic advisor to schedule an advising session.
• Where is Enrollment Management held? Records Office
• Were you academically dismissed and seeking to enroll? Please go to Academic Dismissal Petition Information
• Are you transferring to Northwest Vista College? Transfer to NVC
• Need to request permission to take additional hours? Please view the Petition for Overload web page for information about how to complete the petition process. Forms may be accessed upon completion of an advising appointment with your assigned certified advisor. Overload Petitions forms submitted without prior advising may not be accepted. Petitions must be submitted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the semester starting. 
• Ready to Graduate? Graduation Advising
• International Student Advising

Career and Transfer Services

• Career Exploration
• Transfer Services
• Resume, Interview and Job Search assistance

Veterans Center - Cypress Campus Center (CCC-110)

How do I see an academic advisor?

All currently enrolled students have been assigned a Certified Academic Advisor. Please check your ACES email for information regarding who your assigned advisor is and how to schedule an appointment. All advising sessions are being conducted via Zoom until further notice. New students will be assigned to an advisor at the beginning of their first semester enrolled. 

Limited services are still available through our virtual chat service. We encourage you to plan ahead and schedule an advising session with your assigned Certified academic advisor prior to peak registration.

International Students