GRCC advising departments are here to help you plan your academic journey, including helping you transfer, graduate and explore your future career.
We have advisors eager to support you in-person and virtually at the Main and Lakeshore campuses.
Related content
- Academic Advising and Transfer Center: Comprehensive advising for students who are not eligible for TRIO, DSS, OSP, or GRPZ services.
- TRIO: For first generation or income-eligible students.
- Disability Support Services: For students with a documented disability.
- Occupational Support Advising: For students pursuing career-focused degrees.
- Grand Rapids Promise Zone: For students who are GRPZ scholarship recipients.
How Advising Works
Advisors are eager to help you plan your academic journey and to help you explore your future career.
What We’re Here to Help With
- Exploring careers and majors
- Selecting or changing your academic program
- Building a course schedule that fits your goals
- Understanding degree requirements
- Preparing for graduation
- Planning your transfer to a university
Prepare for Your Appointment
- Review your program requirements in the catalog.
- Write down your questions.
- Think about your short and long-term goals.
- Bring any necessary documents or transcripts and something to use to take notes.
- Print the Advising Syllabus to review with your advisor.