Career Advising

How can a career advisor help me?

Career advisors help current or returning students:

• Identify and explore a career pathway options at TCC
• Plan your class schedule
• Learn about transferring to a 4-year university
• Explore career options and resources
• Find campus resources like tutoring, academic help, and more

Do I have an assigned career advisor?

Yes, TCC assigns an advisor, based on your career pathway, to be your personal guide throughout your academic and career journey with us.

To locate your assigned career advisor,

1. Log in to Hello!TCC.
2. Search for or select Student Summary.
3. Schedule an appointment with your assigned career advisor.

How often should I meet with my career advisor?

While you are welcome to meet with your career advisor as often as needed, you are required to schedule and attend at least one 45-minute appointment with your assigned career advisor during each of the following credit hour milestones: 

• 0–15 credit hours 
• 16–30 credit hours
• 31–45 credit hours 
• 46 or more credit hours 

Important notes:

• Drop-in visits or 15-minute sessions do not fulfill this requirement. 
• Complete your full advising appointment during each credit hour milestone to ensure you stay on track with your academic and career goals. Students who do so may avoid potential delays in registration. 

Do I need to schedule an appointment to meet with my career advisor?

There are two options to meet with your career advisor:

• Schedule an appointment
• Drop-in for a meeting

Scheduled Appointments (Strongly recommended)

To schedule an appointment, email your assigned career advisor or stop by your campus’s advising office.

Format

• In-person
• Phone
• Online (Microsoft Teams)

Length

30-45 minutes.

Description

You and your career advisor will discuss long-term educational planning, such as:

• Customized career and academic plan
• Career exploration
• Degree requirements
• Academic Standing, including financial aid appeals
• Academic difficulty, etc.
• Graduation requirements
• Transfer information

Drop-In Meetings

Format

• In-person
• Phone
• Online (Microsoft Teams or Toro advising chat)

Length

15 minutes.

Description

Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wait times increase closer to registration deadlines.

An available advisor (not necessarily your assigned advisor) will offer limited services, such as help with:

• General advising questions (like holds, deadlines, transcripts, degree audits)
• Finding resources to support your success
• Registering (if you were already advised for courses by your assigned career advisor)