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Academic Advising

Advising Center

The Advising Center assists students in planning a strategy for achieving their career and academic goals. We guide students through the academic experience at QCC from the time they first enter the College until their final semester, and help them align their academic and career pursuits.

New Students

We are excited to have you join us at QCC! New students must meet with an advisor for their initial advising and registration appointment. In-person and Zoom appointments are available for new students. Please see the “Welcome from Advising” email sent to your personal email address with links to schedule this appointment. If you cannot find that email, please call us at 508-854-4308 to schedule an appointment.

This email will contain important information about Math and English placement and links to schedule your advising appointment. Please refer to our placement guidelines for more information.

An advisor can also help you:

  • outline educational and career goals.
  • develop an academic plan to achieve success.
  • map out program courses and requirements.
  • prepare for self-registration or register for courses.

Returning Students

Academic advising is moving to an appointment-based system for returning students to better meet your unique advising needs. Students assigned to professional or faculty advisors should contact their assigned advisor to schedule an appointment. Returning students assigned to the Advising Center can call us at 508.854.4308 to schedule an appointment. In-person and Zoom appointments are available for students assigned to the Advising Center.

Drop-In Hours

The Advising Center offers drop-in hours at the following times:

  • Mondays: 2-5 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 2-5 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

If these times do not work for you, please call us to schedule an appointment! Please note that new students MUST have their first meeting via appointment.

Drop-in hours are designed to answer quick questions, while appointments are best for longer conversations about your academic plans.

QCC Resources

Advisors also provide information about important resources at QCC and careers associated with QCC programs of study. (If you need assistance with a job search or finding a co-op or internship please contact Career Services.)

There are several types of advisors to whom you may be assigned:

  • Advising Center Advisor: Full or part-time professional academic advisors affiliated with the Advising Center.
  • Faculty Advisor: Full-time faculty who have a caseload of students within their respective majors.
  • Program Advisors: If you are affiliated with a specific program (Future Focus, Gateway to College, TRiO, etc.), you will be assigned to a staff member within that program.

Advisor assignments take place in late September and early February. Students are emailed (via student email) at those times with notification of their advisor assignment.

The Q (Student & Faculty Portal)

The Q is QCC’s faculty and student portal. It contains information specific to your needs, and will be your go-to place for pertinent information as a student.

The Advising page within the “Services” tab on The Q contains many resources for students, such as how to read your degree audit, how to register for classes, student success materials, and helpful links.

If you LOG IN to The Q, you can then review your own academics and register for classes through the Academics Tab. You will receive your Q login and password upon your acceptance via mail.