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.
Group Advising Sessions: Every Wednesday on the Sugar Land and Wharton campuses. No appointment needed. Arrive at least 5
minutes prior to the start time.
Sugar Land Campus - Brazos Hall, Room 376
9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Wharton Campus - Pioneer Student Center, 2nd floor
9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
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
Walk-In: Fridays on the Sugar Land and Wharton campusese: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. No appointment necessary. Due to possible high volume, there may be wait time.
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.
Let's Get Registered Summer Events - Academic Advising and Financial staff will available to assist students with Fall registration. Students must have completed their Admission Status checklist before attendance at the events.
Wednesday, June 16 - 6:00-8:00 PM - Richmond, Sugar Land, Wharton campuses
Tuesday, June 22 - 5:00-7:00 PM - Bay City campus
Wednesday, July 21 - 6:00-8:00 PM - Richmond, Sugar Land, Wharton campuses
Tuesday, August 17- 6:00-8:00 PM - Richmond, Sugar Land, Wharton campuses
View the Events and Workshops tab below for more information.
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.
Group Advising Sessions: Every Wednesday. No appointment needed. Arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the
start time.
Sugar Land Campus - Brazos Hall, Room 376 - 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM,
2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Wharton Campus - Pioneer Student Center, 2nd floor - 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM,
1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
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
Walk-In: Fridays: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Wharton and Sugar Land campuses. No appointment necessary. Due to possible high volume, there may be wait time.
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
Michael Adkins
Director of Academic and Career Advising
adkinsm@wcjc.edu
Wharton Campus
Catherine Shoppa, MEd
Academic Advisor
shoppac@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6918
Samantha Cannell, BS
Academic Advisor
cannells@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6935
Sara Fira, BA
GPS Coordinator / Academic Advisor
firas@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6457
Sugar Land Campus
Vershonda Williams, MBA
Academic Advisor
williamsv@wcjc.edu; 281-243-8414
Mervat Mickael, BDS
Academic Advisor
mickaelm@wcjc.edu; 281-243-8413
Richmond Campus
Ayesha Kadri, MA, LPC
Counselor
kadria@wcjc.edu; 281-239-1672
Online
Courtney Bolin, BBA
Online Academic Advisor
bolinc@wcjc.edu
Lisa Gabriel, MEd
Online Academic Advisor
gabriell@wcjc.edu
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
Samantha Cannell, BA
cannells@wcjc.edu; 979-532-6935
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
Let's Get Registered Events
Academic Advising and Financial staff will be in person on campus to assist students with registration for fall 2021. Students must have completed their Admission Status checklist before attendance at the events.
Wednesday, June 16
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Richmond Campus - Room 228
Sugar Land Campus - Room 370
Wharton Campus - Library Computer Lab
Tuesday, June 22
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Bay City Campus
Wednesday, July 21
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Richmond Campus - Room 228
Sugar Land Campus - Room 370
Wharton Campus - Library Computer Lab
Tuesday, August 17
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Richmond Campus - Room 228
Sugar LandCampus - Room 370
WhartonCampus - Library Computer Lab
Parking information: https://www.wcjc.edu/About-Us/administration/offices/security/parking.aspx
Students unable to attend these events are welcome to connect with an academic advisor
during regular hours of operation.
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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