Career Advising

How can a career advisor help me?

Career advisors help current or returning students:

• Identify a career pathway
• Plan your class schedule
• Learn about transferring to a 4-year university
• Explore career options and resources
• Find campus resources like tutoring, academic help, and more

Do I have an assigned career advisor?

Yes! TCC assigns an advisor to be your personal guide throughout your academic and career journey with us.

To locate your assigned career advisor,

1. Log in to Hello!TCC.
2. Search for or select Student Summary.

How often should I meet with my career advisor?

Check-in with your career advisor regularly for guidance on your career pathway and help planning your upcoming semester.

Do I need to schedule an appointment to meet with my career advisor?

There are two options to meet with your career advisor:

• Schedule an appointment
• Drop-in for a meeting

Scheduled Appointments (Strongly recommended)

To schedule an appointment, email your assigned career advisor or stop by your campus’s advising office.

Format

• In-person
• Phone
• Online (Microsoft Teams)

Length

30-45 minutes.

Description

You and your career advisor will discuss long-term educational planning, such as:

• Customized career and academic plan
• Career exploration
• Degree requirements
• Academic Standing, including financial aid appeals
• Academic difficulty, etc.
• Graduation requirements
• Transfer information

Drop-In Meetings

Format

• In-person
• Phone
• Online (Microsoft Teams or Toro advising chat)

Length

15 minutes.

Description

Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wait times increase closer to registration deadlines.

An available advisor (not necessarily your assigned advisor) will offer limited services, such as help with:

• General advising questions (like holds, deadlines, transcripts, degree audits)
• Finding resources to support your success
• Registering (if you were already advised for courses by your assigned career advisor)