Academic Advising and Transfer Center | Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids based AATC advisors will be in RJF and SCC. Be sure to refer to your confirmation email as to the location of your advisor.

SCC Advisors: Brianna Greenough, Katie Hughes, James Setchfield Jr, Travis Steffens, Leticia VanAssen, Jazz Waters.

All remaining advisors are located in RJF.

The Academic Advising and Transfer Center is here to serve your academic planning, transfer planning, graduation and career exploration needs.

We have advisors available to you at both our Grand Rapids main location and at the Lakeshore campus, in person and virtually.

Meeting with an Advisor

We have advisors available to you at both Main and Lakeshore campuses, in-person and virtually.

Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor through Navigate. Learn to Schedule an Appointment
Prefer to call or text? Text your name and student ID to (616) 404-0044 or call us at (616) 234-3900.

Express Advising

Beginning on Jan. 27 at Main Campus, we will begin offering express advising on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5-6 p.m.

This time is for quick questions, not for full advising appointments.
Each night, when we reach our capacity, we will be unable to assist more students.
Please check in at the first floor of RJF desk in the Student Services Center.

If you are looking for short-term individual counseling, group counseling, workshops, mental health tips and resources and off campus referrals, please visit our Center for Counseling and Well-Being.

Student Types

Specialized Advising Services

Disability Support Services

Disability Support Services seeks to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to all curricular and co-curricular opportunities at GRCC.

Occupational Support Program

Occupational Support Program offers advising, support, advocacy, financial resources, and help with career readiness for eligible students in career or technical focused programs.

TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO, Student Support Services and TRIO STEM are federally funded programs that offer academic advising and additional support services to first-generation, low incomes students to assist in the completion of a certificate, associates or transfer degree.

About Academic Advising

Mission

Academic advising seeks to collaborate with and teach students through holistic personalized guidance and intentional learning experiences to develop educational plans that are in alignment with student goals.

Vision

Advising relationships equitably empower all students to identify and develop their academic, career, economic, and personal goals to foster lifelong achievement.

Definition

Academic advising is an ongoing, student-centered educational collaboration fostering the self-efficacy and holistic growth essential to student success. Through teaching, guidance, and resources, students develop knowledge and resilience to pursue their academic and career goals. This approach engages diverse perspectives, while recognizing cultural nuances. It cultivates confidence and personal growth, while partnering with students to navigate their educational journey successfully.

Helpful Resources

How do I choose my first semester classes?

A step-by-step guide to selecting courses for your first semester.

Prepare to meet with an advisor

How to prepare, what to bring and what to expect from meeting with an advisor.

How to join a Zoom meeting

How to use Zoom for your advising appointment.

Transfer Fair!

Learn from over 75 college representatives about transferring to the four-year institution of your choice!

Contact Info

advising@grcc.edu

Phone

(616) 234-3900

Office

Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall, 1st floor, Room 171, Main Campus

Office Hours

These are the typical hours that our front desk services are staffed. In addition, the AATC Advisors offer advising appointments later some evenings. See your advisor's Bio page at the bottom of the page or Navigate calendar for availability.

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm