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Before you meet with your academic advisor make sure you are prepared.

Learn about the steps to take to ensure you get the most out of your advising appointment.
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Advising Appointment (25 minutes) are available and offer guidance on the following:

• Initial course placement
• Career and academic planning
• Academic challenges
• Questions on your specific situation

Continue below to learn who your advisor is, more about the types of appointments available, how to schedule, and how to prepare for your appointment.

 

How to Schedule an Appointment

In Navigate

Students should meet with their academic advisor regularly - especially when selecting and registering for classes.

Your advisor can help make sure you graduate on time with the credits you need for your degree.

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Appointment Types

These appointments are for our brand-new students, and offer the following:

  • Understand first semester course recommendations based on your goals and experience

  • How to access and utilize student tools, including Navigate and Degree Check

  • If transferring in the state of Colorado, ensuring you are in the correct Bridge to Bachelor's track 

  • Co-create a personalized path to complete your goals

  • How to access resources for registration

  • How to access your academic plan template in Navigate

  • Define your short or long-term educational or career goals

  • Empower you to accomplish your goals

  • Know who to ask for help when you need it

These appointments are for our students who are currently taking PPSC classes, and offer the following:

  • Ensure you are in the best program for your goals and understand the courses required for your declared program

  • Know how to schedule an appointment with your faculty or pathway advisor based on your academic goals

  • Co-create a personalized plan for the next semester

  • How to access transfer guides or transfer contacts for your desired program and institution if you are planning to transfer to another college or university

  • How to schedule with Career Services and how to explore your options if you are uncertain about your goals

  • Understand required prerequisites and how to attend an information session for programs with selective admissions

  • Verification of prerequisites or process for overrides

  • Documentation process for probation/suspension, Financial Aid, Academic Suspension Appeals

Note: Continuing students can register for classes using Navigate or through your myPikesPeak portal.

These appointments are for students who are continuing their studies at Pikes Peak. They offer the following:

  • Co-create a personalized plan for at least the next two semesters or until program completion in Navigate

  • How to schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor

  • Understand courses required for your declared program

  • How to access transfer guides or transfer contacts for your desired program and institution if you are planning to transfer to another college or university

  • How to schedule with Career Services and how to explore your options if you are uncertain about your goals

  • Understand required prerequisites and how to attend an information session for programs with selective admissions

  • How to use Degree Check and the PPSC catalog to find required courses and track progress to completion

  • How to access resources and information for registration, including registration, drop and withdraw dates

  • How and when to apply for graduation

  • BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT: Run a degree audit in Degree Check to see how many credits you have toward your current degree.


    Thinking about changing your major?

    • Run a "What-If?" audit to see what coursework will be required for the new program, what courses already satisfy the requirements, and what courses are still left for you to take.

 

If you have been away at college and are in the Pikes Peak region for the summer, you can take classes at Pikes Peak State College to get ahead. It's easy to transfer credits back to your home college or university after the summer semester ends. 

Visiting Summer Students do not need to meet with an Academic Advisor to register for classes.

  • You can take classes at PPSC to make the most of your summer.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TAKING SUMMER CLASSES

These appointments are for any student who wants a little extra help with the registration process.

  • We will provide guidance in navigating the registration process from choosing the correct courses to successfully registering for classes. 

View Registration Steps


Still need help?

    • Advisors are here to provide registration assistance if you still need help after viewing the above registration steps.

Make an Appointment

Choose any appointment type and we will be happy to answer your questions!

Student meeting with Academic Advisor

 Find Your Advisor

You are assigned an advisor to guide you through your degree program, based off your academic pathway.

Select your academic pathway below to meet your advising team.

 

 

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Business, Technology and Public Service (BTPS) Advising
   Business, community service, education, hospitality and more.
 

Technical and Professional Studies (TPS) Advising
   Computer aided drafting, interior design, graphic design and more.


Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) Advising
   Sociology, history, english psychology, world languages and more.


Science, Engineering, and Math (SEM) Advising
   Biology, chemistry, math, physics, and more.


Health Sciences (HS) Advising
   Nursing and other health-related programs.

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Don't Forget to Prepare for Your Visit!

Before you meet with your academic advisor - make sure you are prepared.

Learn about the steps to take to ensure you get the most out of your advising appointment.
Student Who Didn't Show

No-Show & Missed Appointment Policy

In an effort to provide equal time to all students, the Advising & Testing office implemented a no-show policy. This policy serves as a reminder to be respectful of limited appointment times, as advising and registration appointments are in high demand and can be particularly difficult to come by during peak registration periods.  

A no-show, or missed appointment, is noted in the system if you: 

  • Arrive more than 10 minutes late for an appointment 
  • Don't cancel an appointment in advance, either via Navigate or an email to the advisor 

Bell Graphic Signifying AlertAfter three no-shows, you will be unable to schedule an advising appointment in Navigate and must contact your primary advisor directly via email for options.