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.
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".
Connect with an Academic Advisor through any of the following ways:
Meet with an Advisor in Person. You can make an appointment to meet with an advisor on the Wharton or Sugar Land campus using the links below.
Note: The UH-Sugar Land campus has strict parking / ticketing rules, so make sure to park in visitor parking if you do not have a UHSL parking tag.
UHSL parking map. UHSL visitor parking rates.
Virtual Appointment. You can make an appointment to meet with an advisor virtually through Zoom using the link below.
Online Chat: Click on the "Live Chat" icon on the bottom right-hand side of this screen.
Chat Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00AM-noon; Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00-4:00
PM
General inquiries - ACT@wcjc.eduor 979-532-6388
How to Meet with an Advisor
Meet with an Advisor in Person. You can make an appointment to meet with an advisor on the Wharton or Sugar Land campus using the links below.
Note: The UH-Sugar Land campus has strict parking / ticketing rules, so make sure to park in visitor parking if you do not have a UHSL parking tag.
UHSL parking map. UHSL visitor parking rates.
Virtual Appointment. You can make an appointment to meet with an advisor virtually through Zoom using the link below.
UHSL parking map. UHSL visitor parking rates.
Online Chat: Click on the "Live Chat" icon on the bottom right-hand side of this screen.
Chat Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00AM-12:00PM
- Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00PM-4:00 PM
Academic Advisors by Campus
Michael Adkins
Director of Academic and Career Advising
Academic Advisors
Catherine Shoppa - Wharton
Samantha Cannell - Wharton
Sara Fira - Wharton
Vershonda Williams - Sugar Land
Mervat Michael - Sugar Land
Alexis Brooks - Richmond
Academic Advisors by Major
Art, Humanities and Communications
Catherine Shoppa
Business and Computer Science
Vershonda Williams
Education
Michael Adkins
Healthcare
Samantha Cannell
General Studies
Sara Fira
Science and Math
Alexis Brooks
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mervat Mickael
Public Services and Technical Education
Rose Ochoa
Dual Credit
Natalie Stavinoha
Events and Workshops
Wednesday, Sep 15 - Starting the New Semester Off Right
11:00 - 11:30 AM. Virtual
Learn strategies to make sure you stay on track and have a successful semester here
at WCJC.
Wednesday, Oct 13 - How to Win at College
1:00 - 1:30 PM. Virtual
Learn about the importance of mindset and how having a growth mindset can help you
excel in college and life.
Tuesday, Nov 2 - Advising and Registration Tips
1:00 - 1:30 PM. Virtual
Learn about advising resources, selecting a major, and how to connect with an advisor
to make sure that you are ready for next semester and beyond.
Primary Advising for New Students
Primary Advising teaches new students how to select and register for courses, declare a major, and read a degree map. It also highlights resources and general information new students need to be successful in college.
All new students are required to complete Primary Advising before registering for classes.
Dual credit, transfer, or transient students are not required to complete Primary Advising.
Step 1: Watch your Primary Advising Intro Session
This session takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and should only be viewed after you have met all Admissions Requirements. Incoming students can check their Admission Status through Online Services.
Step 2: Meet with an advisor
You can meet with an advisor in person or virtually.
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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