Academic Advising and Career Guidance

Welcome to WCC! As a new student, your academic success starts with meeting your WCC Success Team. Your WCC Success Team is made up of a college Recruiter, Academic Advisor, and Success Coach. These staff members are your designated ‘go-to’ team that can assist you with any questions and help keep you on the right path, for the entirety of your academic career.

If this is your first time attending any college your admissions checklist includes completing New Student Advising and Orientation (Connect Session) before you can register for classes.

New Student Orientation & Advising Session

In this virtual session, you will learn more about your degree requirements, understanding your placement levels, and your next steps in selecting and registering for classes. You will also learn about the support available to you through your WCC Success Team, and have your questions answered from an Academic Advisor, Success Coach, and Student Ambassador. You will also be able to meet with an advisor individually in a Zoom breakout room.

Register for your New Student Orientation & Advising session

Unable to Attend New Student Orientation & Advising?

If your schedule does not allow you to attend the New Student Orientation and Advising session,here are your steps to complete your admissions checklist and get registered for classes:

  1. Connect Session (45 minutes)
    Virtual Connect Sessions are facilitated by a Success Coach and Student Ambassador, and will guide new students through everything you will need to know about being a successful WCC student. Sessions take approximately 45 minutes in an online format (Zoom) requiring a laptop/phone, webcam/camera, and microphone. Get more information and attend a Connect Session
  2. Virtual Drop-In Advising
    If you are unable to attend the New Student Advising session, you can meet with an advisor during our "Drop-in Advising" time. During our virtual drop-in advising you will be able to meet individually with an advisor who will guide you through your academic requirements. Drop-in advising is conducted in a Zoom video conference and it is highly recommended that you have a computer or tablet with webcam/microphone and a reliable internet connection. You may also call 734-677-5102 to speak with an advisor over the phone.

Virtual Drop-In Advising

Monday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

JOIN ZOOM VIRTUAL DROP-IN ADVISING

If you are a new F1 international student coming to WCC, you are required to attend a New International Student Orientation to learn about WCC, how to maximize your time with us and how to maintain your status.

  • You can schedule your Orientation in your application checklist or you can call Student Connection at 734-973-3543

  • Currently, Advising appointments are offered as virtual Zoom/GoToMeeting sessions or phone calls. To schedule an appointment, you can email Devin Streur at [email protected] or you can call the Advising and Counseling Office at 734-677-5102.

If you are a new Veteran student coming to WCC, you are required to meet with the Veteran Student Advisor. More information related to Veteran and Military Students is available at https://www.wccnet.edu/start-now/degree/veteran.php 

  • You can schedule your individual appointment online (select ‘Veterans using GI benefits’ as reason code) or you can call 734-677-5102

  • Currently, appointments are offered as virtual meetings or phone calls

If you are a new student who has never attended another college, and you are planning to take exclusively online courses, you are required to meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes.

To fulfill this requirement, you may choose one of the following options:

  • Attend the New Student Advising session
    • In this virtual session, you will learn more about your degree requirements, understanding your placement levels, and your next steps in selecting and registering for classes. You will also learn about the support available to you through your WCC Success Team, and have your questions answered from an Academic Advisor and Success Coach.
    • Before attending this session, you should have completed your “Placement Levels” on your Admissions Checklist so you are selecting the right courses for your skill level. 
    • View the schedule and register for your New Student Advising session online.
  • If you are unable to attend a New Student Advising session, you may schedule an appointment to meet with an Academic Advisor.
    • You can schedule your individual appointment online or you can call 734-677-5102
    • Currently, appointments are offered as virtual meetings or phone calls
    • Before meeting with an advisor, you should have completed your “Placement Levels” on your Admissions Checklist

If you are transferring to WCC from another college, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to review your transfer credits and determine which courses are most appropriate for your degree plans.

  • You can schedule your individual appointment online or you can call 734-677-5102
  • Currently, appointments are offered as virtual meetings or phone calls