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

Drop-In Advising

Drop-in advising is available in person or by phone on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to advisor availability. Wait times may vary.

Hours:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

In-Person Appointments

Schedule an in-person appointment with an advisor through Navigate.

Online Appointments

Schedule a Zoom or phone appointment with an advisor through Navigate.

You may contact us by phone (434.961.6581) or 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 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

 

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

Assigned Advisor: Maegan Bell

All Great Expectations Students (regardless of program of study)

Assigned Advisor: Maegan Bell

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

Assigned Advisors: Shelley Smith/Tesia Moore

Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social Sciences Division. Majors include: General Studies, Liberal Arts, Education, Visual and Performing Arts
  • Assigned Advisor: Caryn Brock (Student last name starts with A-Gh)
  • Assigned Advisor: Joi Stanley (Student last name starts with Gi-O)
  • Assigned Advisor: Kim Phillips (Student last name starts with P-Z)
Health Life Sciences Division.  Majors include: 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, Physical and Natural Sciences, Physical and Natural Sciences - Biotechnology Major
  • Assigned Advisor: April Pannell (Student last name starts with A-Gh)
  • Assigned Advisor: Mary Taylor (Student last name starts with Gi-O)
  • Assigned Advisor: Tesia Moore (Student last name starts with P-Z)
Business, Mathematics, and Technology Division.  Majors include: Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Industrial Electronics Technology-Electronics Engineering, Industrial Electronics Technology-Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems Technology, Information Systems Technology-Cybersecurity, Information Systems Technology-Programming,  Management, Technical Studies- Software Development
  • Assigned Advisor: Shelley Smith (Student last name starts with A-K)
  • Assigned Advisor: Vanessa Engelhardt (Student last name starts with L-Z)

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" 

Fall Class Schedule

Visit the Fall Momentum page for more information and to view the fall class schedule. 

Transfer Information

Visit the PVCC Transfer webpage to learn more.

Advising Resources