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Walk-In Advising
Advisors guide you in degree requirements, class selection, and developing a balanced schedule. Walk-in advising offers quick support for course changes, planning, and general questions—no appointment needed! It does not replace mandatory advising if you have an advising hold.
Need help with transfer planning, career exploration, resumes, or next‑step guidance? Visit our Transfer & Career Center walk-in hours.
Walk-In Advising Hours
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Mondays (Zoom) |
4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. |
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Tuesdays (In Person) |
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Where to Find Us:
Mondays - join this Zoom link
Tuesdays - check in at the Advising Center Kiosk (1400 building, outside office 1423)
Walk-In Advising Closed:
- April 20 - May 27
Academic Advising
BBCC offers more than 62 degrees and certificates that range from a few months to a few years depending on which program you choose. We know you have questions – advisors are here to support you! Academic advisors help you understand degree requirements, select classes, and develop a balanced schedule as you work toward the completion of your educational plans. We will also assist you in accessing other departments and resources on campus that could best serve you in successfully reaching your educational and career goals.
You are assigned an Academic Advisor at Big Bend based on your area of interest. You can find your assigned advisor in two places:
- Go to Starfish and check My Connections.
- Find your Advisor and use the “Schedule” button under their name to schedule an appointment with them!
- On your ctcLink Student Homepage, click the Academic Progress tile, then Advisors.
All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each quarter. Regular check-ins help you plan your courses, explore opportunities, and ensure you’re making progress toward your goals.
Students with fewer than 30 earned credits must meet with their Academic Advisor each quarter before enrolling in classes. During your appointment your advisor will help you review your academic goals, explore program requirements, and identify appropriate courses for the upcoming quarter. You will have an Advising Required hold on your account, which your advisor will remove after you meet.
Students on academic concern are also required to meet with their Academic Advisor each quarter before enrolling in classes. During your appointment your advisor will help you understand your academic standing, identify factors affecting your performance, connect you with campus resources, and create a plan to support your success and improvment.
Students with fewer than 30 earned credits or who are on academic concern have an Advising Required enrollment hold that can only be removed after meeting with an advisor. For students on academic concern, the enrollment hold will remain active each quarter until the student reaches a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
You will work with your advisor to create an educational plan that lines out what classes you need, and when you need to take them. Advising maps are a great place to start looking at your certificate or degree requirements!
You can also view your progress in ctcLink. Select the Academic Progress tile to see the progress in your chosen certificate/degree, or run a What-If Report from that tile to see how the classes you’ve taken fit into different certificate and degree options.
If you are undecided and wish to explore program options:
- Explore career options here.
- Connect with our Career Services Coordinator at careerservices@bigbend.edu or (509) 793-2069
- PLEASE NOTE: Career Services can help you narrow down career options. If you would like assistance with course selection please contact your advisor!
Are you a current student? Schedule an appointment with your advisor through Starfish!
Join SYSTEM: Second Year Success: Transfer & Employment Mentoring!
SYSTEM is a Canvas-based, non-credit bearing course designed to support your next steps after BBCC—whether you’re planning to transfer to a university, continue into a BBCC Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program, or launch your career.
This course focuses on you and your goals. SYSTEM connects you with the resources, guidance, and mentoring you need to succeed beyond BBCC.
Let SYSTEM help you turn your aspirations into action! Please contact Alissa Scriven, alissas@bigbend.edu or call (509) 793-2318 to get signed up today!
