Starfish - schedule an advising appointment
Academic advisors assist and empower students to take ownership of their educational plan. Visit Starfish to schedule an appointment for assistance with:
- academic planning
- course registration
- developing goals
- career conversations
- transfer pathways
- offering guidance
- SMART goals
- Success Plan
- sharing resources
Student Guidebook 2024-2025 - Screen Reader Version
NOTE: PSEO Students - Please schedule an appointment with Michelle Fischer at pseo@sctcc.edu or 320.308.6022.
Current SCTCC students are encouraged to schedule a phone, zoom, or in-person meeting through Starfish with their academic advisor.
Want to complete your degree or pre-requisites? Advising & Registration is open October 7, 2024 for Spring 2025 semester courses! Connect with the Advising Center to review your academic plan and receive access code.
Schedule a phone, zoom or in-person meeting with your advisor starting to discuss Spring 2025 semester and get your Access Code. Register EARLY to get the courses you need at the times you want. Spring 2025 registration runs until January 10.
If you need assistance with scheduling an appointment:
- See Starfish Appointment Scheduling Instructions in the fourth drop-down
- Call 320-308-5741
- Email advising@sctcc.edu
Drop-in in-person sessions are available at the Academic Advising Center Room 1-401 between 8:15 am – 3:00 pm Monday-Friday.
Students will meet with the advisor assigned to drop-in appointments that day. These are 15-minute appointments so if you feel you need more time or prefer Zoom or phone appointments, please schedule an appointment time as discussed above.
New or returning SCTCC students will want to contact Admissions at enroll@sctcc.edu to be enrolled or re-enrolled at SCTCC. Check out the application link for additional information.
After you're accepted to SCTCC, please follow the instructions on your acceptance letter:
- Complete eOrientation
- Schedule a new or returning student appointment with the Academic Advising staff. Additional new student information
Current SCTCC students
- Click Current Students (upper tab)
- Click D2L Brightspace and log in using your Star ID and password. Once in D2L, click Starfish on the top of the page.
- Click on the menu on the upper left hand side Click on My Success Network
- Find Advisor Name
- Click Schedule
- Click Advising then Select topic
- Click Continue
- Select a date & time
You have the option to schedule the following type of meeting:
- phone (include phone #)
- zoom (Advisor will send you a link)
- in-person meeting (please arrive on time in Room 1-401)
If you need assistance, please contact the Advising Center at 320-308-5741
- Include your name, phone # and student ID
We look forward to assisting you with your questions and academic plan!
What's the difference between Academic Advisors and Faculty Advisors?
Faculty Advisors:
- Program specific course selection
- Industry and career information
- Course content
- Internship/Clinical guidance
Academic Advising Center:
- General Education courses/AA students
- Transfer information
- Initial advising questions
- Major exploration
- Advisors for Liberal Arts & Sciences and Pre-Health
Provided by both:
- Academic guidance and planning
- Initial registration or scheduling questions
- Information about campus resources and policies
Check out the Success Tips and Cyclones Skills videos for useful info that will help you be a successful student.
Orientation Information for New Students
Find out how your finished classes apply to a new major, right in your DARS report.
Cumulative GPA & Completion Rate Calculator
Career Advising
Do you need help planning your career? We are here to help!
SCTCC provides a variety of services to guide you in choosing a successful path that is right for you.
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