Advising

Students can receive in-person services on campus (no appointment required for in-person services).  Virtual student support services are also available.  ​​       

The following departments will offer services during the hours listed below: Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid, Registrar, and the Business Office.           

For Malcolm X College’s Virtual Student Services click:  Virtual Student Services Portal           

Mission Statement

The mission of the Advising Office at Malcolm X College is to assist students in developing an educational plan that is consistent with their personal, academic, and career goals. Advising is a collaborative process among students, faculty, and staff that promotes student success and fosters academic progress.                                        

Meet With an Advisor Today                                                                 

See our helpful advising tips on how to get the most out of your advising appointment. You should meet with your Advisor at least once each semester, more often if needed.                                                             

See your Advisor if you are:

• Struggling with your current classes; help is available
• Unsure about your education or career goals and options
• Unsure if your academic plan (go to my.ccc.edu>Academics>View My Enrollment History to see your current academic plan) is aligned with your goals
• Planning to transfer to a 4-year institution
• Confused about your academic progress or degree requirements
• Trying to use credits earned at a non-CCC college or university toward your graduation requirements
• Looking for an academic plan to help guide you term-by-term and to help you easily register
• Wanting to get involved in clubs and activities on campus
• If you have a question about academics, services available to you, or anything else

We can help. Come see us!

Advisors will help you to clarify your education and career goals, create an academic plan, and explore options for a major or career. They will assist with problem-solving, explain academic and financial aid holds, and help with readmission (Satisfactory Academic Progress or SAP), withdrawals, and other academic questions or transactions.                                                              

Services provided by the Advising Office

• Student Orientation – important information all students need to know (especially for new students)
• Academic, career, and transfer advising – guidance each student needs to succeed
• Creating an academic plan – your personal term-by-term plan to earn your degree or certificate
• Registration for classes – so you know which classes you need and what sequence to meet your graduation requirements
• Processing transfer credits – credits earned at a non-CCC institution that can be used toward program completion
• Explanation and processing of academic and financial aid holds – Satisfactory Academic Progress or SAP
• Grading policies – information about issues affecting grades
• Referrals to campus and community resources
• Wellness Center referrals
• Degree audit – review of courses completed toward graduation

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