Academic Advising

Academic Advising supports and empowers students to reach their academic and career goals by promoting an environment of shared responsibility that fosters an ongoing collaboration between advisors and students. The PVCC academic advising model provides an ongoing, holistic advising experience that helps ensure students are more involved in their college experience and empowered to take charge of formulating and achieving their academic and career goals.  

How to Meet with an Advisor:

In Person

Schedule an in-person appointment with an advisor through Navigate. Appointments will be re-opening for November appointments.

Online

Zoom and phone appointments can be scheduled through Navigate. Appointments will be re-opening for November appointments.

In Person Drop-In Advising: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm

Drop-in advising is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is subject to advisor availability. Wait times may vary.

Ready, Set, Go!

You may contact us by email: advising@pvcc.edu. Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Ready?
Set...
  • Check your Advisement Report to review what requirements you have remaining for your program.

Pro Tip: If you are looking to do any of our competitive health programs (e.g., Nursing, Radiography, etc.), please refer to the Programs of Study page for pre-admission requirements and application instructions.

Pro Tip: Have a least 3 backup courses to prepare for any adjustments to your schedule.

Go!
  • Sign in to MYPVCC, go into SIS, and register for your courses.
  • If you are having trouble as a current student, start by contacting our office for Drop In Advising. Note: This is for time-sensitive registration, and/or quick questions.
  • For our new students (not required to attend STAR) OR current students wanting to discuss transfer and/or long-term academic planning, please make an appointment with your assigned advisor (see list below)!

Who is my Academic Advisor

NEW: We are offering general advising. If you are pursuing an Allied Health program, you will continue to schedule with your assigned advisor.

All Military-Related/Veteran Students (regardless of program of study)

Assigned Advisor: Kim Phillips

All Great Expectations Students (regardless of program of study)

Assigned Advisor: Kim Phillips

All F-1 International Students (regardless of program of study)

Assigned Advisors: Shelley Smith 

General Studies

Assigned Advisors: 

  • Caryn Brock
  • Shelley Smith
  • Joi Stanley
  • Nick Tritone
Pre-Nursing (RN), Pre- Practical Nursing (LPN), LPN to RN Bridge Program, Pre-Radiography, Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Pre-Surgical Technology, Pre-EMS/Paramedic, Pre-Pharmacy Technician
  • Assigned Advisor: April Pannell (Student last name starts with A-L)
  • Assigned Advisor: Tesia Moore (Student last name starts with M-Z)
Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Entrepreneurship, Administrative Support, Retail Management

Assigned Advisors: 

  • Caryn Brock
  • Shelley Smith
  • Joi Stanley
  • Nick Tritone
Engineering, Computer Science, Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology, Industrial Electronics Technology, IET-Electronics Engineering, IET-Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Technician, Information Systems Technology, IST-Cybersecurity, IST-Cloud Computing, IST-Programming, Fundamentals of Programming, Help Desk, Network Support, Web Technologies Technical Studies-Software Development, Programming Concepts

Assigned Advisors: 

  • Caryn Brock
  • Shelley Smith
  • Joi Stanley
  • Nick Tritone
Liberal Arts, Art, Music, Theatre & Drama, Graphic & Media Arts, Criminal Justice, Advanced Criminal Justice, Foundations of Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Professional Cooking

Assigned Advisors: 

  • Caryn Brock
  • Shelley Smith
  • Joi Stanley
  • Nick Tritone
Education, Early Childhood Development-Infants, Early Childhood Development-Preschool

Assigned Advisors: 

  • Caryn Brock
  • Shelley Smith
  • Joi Stanley
  • Nick Tritone

Make an Appointment with your Academic Advisor

  • Step 1: Log into MyPVCC.
  • Step 2: Click on the "SIS" tile.
  • Step 3: Click the "Navigate" tile to log in.
  • Step 4: Click "Appointments".
  • Step 5: Click "Schedule an Appointment" and select your assigned advisor!

Fall Class Schedule

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EXPLORE FALL SEMESTER CLASSES

Transfer Information

Visit the PVCC Transfer webpage to learn more.

Advising Resources

How to Register for Classes
How to Make Registration Changes 
How to Check Your Holds 
How to View and Read Your Advising Report 
Transfer Electives List 
How to Access Your Unofficial Transcript
Advising Questionnaire   
Building and Changing Your Class Schedule  
Pre-Admission Transcript Evaluation Process for Allied Health Programs  
How to Find your Civic Engagement (CE) and Writing Intensive (WI) Courses