Academic Advising | Student Services

Overview

Advising helps students plan a strategy for achieving their career and academic goals. We guide students through the academic experience and help them align their academic and career pursuits. Advisors also provide information about important resources and careers associated with QCC programs of study. It is important to see your advisor early and often to stay on your path! Questions? Email us!

Hours & Location

How to Find Your Advisor

Shortly after the start of every semester, you will be notified via your student email of your assigned Advisor. If you do not know who your advisor is, you can find that information by logging into The Q, your student portal or via the QCC APP. After logging into The Q, select My Academics and view your advisor in the My Academic Information area. To view the email address of your advisor, hover over the email link (the advisor's email address will appear). Click on the image below to see instructions on where to locate your Advisor's contact information.

If your advisor is listed as Advising Center Advisor, ESL Advisor or Health Careers Advisor, this means that you can chat with any Advisor on staff in the Advising Center. Or, if your assigned Faculty Advisor is unavailable during Spring Break or Summer terms, we're happy to assist. Simply contact us by email or phone at advising@qcc.mass.edu or 508-854-4308.

Some Advisors may ask you to schedule an appointment via Navigate 360.

QCC is using Navigate360 beginning Fall 2024. Navigate360 is a mobile app that allows students to view your class schedule, be notified of information from QCC, schedule meetings with various departments on campus, and complete To Do's.

See more instructions about Navigate 360 HERE.

Click on the image to VIEW INSTRUCTIONS on how to locate your assigned Advisor's name and contact information either on The Q, your student portal or the QCC APP.

Registration Materials: Packet

Registration Preparation Materials: Packet

Title	Description	File type
Registration Preparation Student Packet	This packet includes the following handouts: Registration Preparation Checklist; Your Electives; Self-Registration Instructions. Together in a one-click viewable/printable bundle!	.pdf

Registration Preparation Materials: Individual Handouts

Registration Preparation Materials: Individual Handouts and Links

Title	Description	File type
Registration Preparation Checklist	Use this checklist to help you determine the best steps for preparing for your registration session or self-registration.	.pdf
Your Electives	This handout will help you understand the different categories of humanities, social science, math/science, and liberal arts electives.	.pdf
How to Search for Classes on The Q		.pdf
Reg Prep Next Steps and Campus Resources		.pdf

Reading Your Degree Audit

Title	Description	File type
How To Read Your Degree Audit: Handout		.pdf
How to Read Your Degree Audit: Four Minute Video		.pdf
Using Your "What-If" Degree Audit	Running a "What-If" Degree Audit can help you explore other programs or majors, without officially making a change to your current one.	.pdf

How to Self Register

Self Registion Handouts

Students who are assigned to the “Advising Center” or “Advising Center-Health,” have completed at least 30 college level credits at QCC, and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA, are eligible to self-register. Those who meet the criteria and are not assigned to “Advising Center” must request self-registration clearance from advisor. Students are responsible for running their degree audit both BEFORE and AFTER registering for classes to confirm how their chosen courses flow into their degree audit.

Title	Description	File type
How to Self-Register: Self-Registration Instructions		.pdf
How to Self Register Video		.pdf
How to Register/Drop/Swap Classes	This simple, one page handout shows you how to REGISTER for classes, DROP classes, or even SWAP out classes. Please note that you must first be CLEARED TO SELF-REGISTER by your assigned advisor to have access to these features. Not sure if you are "cleared?" Try it! You'll get a pop-up notice if you aren't. Need clearance to be able to self-register? Contact your assigned advisor to see if you're eligible.	.pdf

Student Forms

Academic Forms

Title	Description	File type
Major Change Request or Dual Major Request		.pdf
Probation Next Steps		.pdf

Student Success Materials

Student Handouts

Title	Description	File type
Student Resources Booklet	Need a listing of all the resources available to you at QCC? This pamphlet contains that information.	.pdf
Increase Your Chances: A Simple 4-Step Method for Career Exploration	This pamphlet outlines a simple, 4-step model of career exploration.	.pdf

Helpful Links

Registration Information

Title	Description
Course Offerings and Schedule (Viewed: 14230 times)

Resources

Title	Description
Career Planning (Viewed: 3179 times)
QCC Services (Viewed: 3333 times)	QCC's support services exist to help ensure that students successfully meet their academic and personal goals. To help students succeed in the classroom and beyond, QCC offers a wide range of support services in advising, tutoring, independent research, and career planning, among others.
Testing: Placement Testing & CELSA, TEAS, HiSET, GED (Viewed: 10195 times)	This page provides you with information about each test, contact information and scheduling options based on location.
Career Focus (Viewed: 1362 times)	Investigating careers? Thinking of changing your major? Check out the Career Focus area on the Q! In this area you'll find lots of information on careers linked to majors we offer here at QCC.
Programs of Study (Viewed: 9166 times)	Quinsigamond Community College offers over 60 Associate Degree programs and over 50 certificate programs in the areas of Business, Engineering and Technology, Health Care and Human Services, Liberal Arts, and General Studies. The College can prepare you for transfer to a bachelor's level program at a four-year college or university, or for immediate entry into a career field after graduation.