Academic Advising
Academic Advisors are here to help you successfully navigate through your college
experience. Our mission is to provide you with relevant and timely information that will enable
you to reach your educational goals.
Connect with an Academic Advisor through any of the following ways:
Virtual "Drop In" Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 - 10:00 AM; No appointment needed! Click Here to Drop In.
Virtual Appointment: Schedule a virtual appointment to meet with an advisor. (If this is your first time in college, see the note below for "First Time in College Students" before making an appointment.)
In Person Appointment: Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor in person by selecting the preferred campus below. (If this is your first time in college, see the note below for "First Time in College Students" before making an appointment.)
Richmond Campus
Sugar Land Campus
Wharton Campus
Online Chat: Click on the "Live Chat" icon on the bottom right-hand side of this screen.
Chat Hours:
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Email or Phone: Contact an academic advisor directly via phone or email using the contact info below. You may also send questions or concerns to academicadvising@wcjc.edu.
First Time In College Students: Before scheduling an appointment with an academic advisor, please follow the process outlined on the Primary Advising page. A "first time in college" student is someone who is entering college for the first time, including those who may have previously taken dual credit courses. Current dual credit students, students transferring from a different school, or students who are enrolled at another school, are not considered to be "first time in college".
Review these Tips for Successful Online Learning.
How to Meet with an Advisor
Virtual "Drop In" Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 10:00 AM; No appointment needed! Click Here to Drop In.
Virtual Appointment: Monday-Friday. Click Here to schedule an appointment.
In Person Appointment: Schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor in person by selecting the preferred campus below.
Richmond Campus
Sugar Land Campus
Wharton Campus
Online Chat: Click on the "Live Chat" icon on the bottom right-hand side of this screen to chat
with an advisor.
Chat Hours:
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Email or phone: Contact an academic advisor directly via phone or email using the contact info below. You may also send questions or concerns to academicadvising@wcjc.edu.
Academic Advisors by Campus
Susan Denman-Briones, MS, LPC-S
Director of Academic Advising and Counseling
susand@wcjc.edu; 281-243-8422
Wharton Campus
Catherine Shoppa, MEd
Academic Advisor - Wharton
shoppac@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6918
Samantha Cannell, BS
Academic Advising Specialist - Wharton
cannells@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6935
Sara Fira, BA
GPS Coordinator / Online Academic Advisor - Wharton
firas@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6457
Kay Gardner, MA
Counselor - Wharton
gardnerk@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6441
Johnnie Svatek, BBA
Recruiter / Academic Advisor - Wharton
svatekj@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6431
Sugar Land Campus
Vershonda Williams, MBA
Academic Advisor - Sugar Land
williamsv@wcjc.edu; 281-243-8414
Mervat Mickael, BDS
Academic Advising Specialist - Sugar Land
mickaelm@wcjc.edu; 281-243-8413
Richmond Campus
Anjolaoluwa Coker, MS
Academic Advisor (part time) - Richmond
cokera@wcjc.edu; 281-239-1593
Ayesha Kadri, MA, LPC
Counselor - Richmond
kadria@wcjc.edu; 281-239-1672
Ruby Riley, MA
Recruiter / Academic Advisor - Richmond
rileyr@wcjc.edu; 281-239-1526
Online
Courtney Bolin, BBA
Online Academic Advisor (part time)
Lisa Gabriel, MEd
Online Academic Advisor (part time)
Academic Advisors by Major
Art, Humanities, Communications, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Pre-Allied Health (non-nursing) Majors
Samantha Cannell, BA
cannells@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6935
Business Majors
Vershonda Williams, MBA
williamsv@wcjc.edu; 281-243-8414
Education and Computer Science Majors
Anjolaoluwa Coker, MS
cokera@wcjc.edu; 281-239-1593
General Studies (Last Names A-L) Majors
Catherine Shoppa, MEd
shoppac@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6918
General Studies (Last Names M-Z) Majors
Sara Fira, BA
firas@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6457
Math and Science Majors
Mervat Mickael, BDS
mickaelm@wcjc.edu; 281-243-8413
Pre-Nursing Majors (Last Names A-K)
Kay Gardner, MA
gardnerk@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6441
Pre-Nursing Majors (Last Names L-Z)
Ayesha Kadri, MA
kadria@wcjc.edu; 281-239-1527
Dual Credit
Natalie Stavinoha
natalies@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6964
Events and Workshops
How to Select a College Major
Thursday, Feb 18 - 1:00 PM - Virtual Presentation Room
Big Decisions: Declaring Your Major, Picking a Career: It's not always easy to select
a major, much less chose a career path. Let us help. This session will cover things
you should ask yourself when thinking about a major and career. We'll review career
assessment available to you, goal setting and decision making strategies.
Getting to Know Your Academic Map
Tuesday, Feb 23 - 12:00 PM - Virtual Presentation Room
Learn how to access your academic map for academic success. This session will cover
recommended semester credit hours, transfer guides and transfer pathway electives.
Navigating a Degree Evaluation
Wednesday, Mar 3 - 12:00 PM - Virtual Presentation Room
Wondering how to see what courses you need for your degree? See how close you are
to graduation. This session will review your degree evaluation process including
how to run and read a degree evaluation.
Decision, Decisions, Decisions
Thursday, Mar 11 - 12:00 PM - Virtual Presentation Room
Making decisions about your academic pathway can be tough. Decisions such as repeating
courses, changing your major, or whether to drop a class, can be difficult choices
to make on your own. Therefore, this session provides advise and tips that will help
you make the best decision for your academic success.
Next Step: Register or Transfer - What's It Going to Be?
Thursday, Apr 8 - 12:00 PM - Virtual Presentation Room
Thinking about what to register for next semester and transfer plans? Need help navigating
Schedule Planner? This session will cover prepping for your next semester, transfer
requirements, and using Schedule Planner.
What's Next? Academic Q&A
Thursday, Apr 15 - 12:00 PM - Virtual Presentation Room
Not sure what next steps to follow once this semester is over with? Join us for a
'live' Q&A session focusing on your next semester, registration, transferring, and
other student success areas.
Prepping for Finals Week
Thursday, Apr 29 - 12:00 PM - Virtual Presentation Room
Finals Week is almost here. Prepare to be successful. Topics will include final
exam specific learning skills, time management, and overall wellness for your best
test.
Primary Advising for New Students
All new, first-time-in-college students must complete a Primary Advising Session prior to registering for classes.
Students that are currently dual credit, transfer, or transient students are not required to complete Primary Advising.
Primary Advising can be completed in two easy steps:
Step 1: View your Primary Advising Intro Session (~30 minutes). This session should only be completed once a student has completed
all of their Admissions Checklist requirements.
Step 2: Based on your TSI status, choose an option below:
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If your TSI requirements are NOT met, you must schedule a virtual Advising Appointment.
- If you are TSI satisfied or are exempt from taking the TSI, you may register through Online Services using our Schedule Planner. Students requiring additional assistance may also schedule a virtual Advising Appointment.
For additional questions or queries, contact an advisor via email or online chat.
Helpful "How-To" Videos
Advising Syllabi for Students
Each syllabus below was designed to help you navigate the advising process. Each has a checklist for students to follow based on how many hours they have completed in college.
Advising Syllabus: New Students - 0-15 credit hours completed
Advising Syllabus: 16-30 hours completed
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