Academic Advising
What services does the Academic Advising office provide?

Academic Advising
What services does the Academic Advising office provide?
What can I expect from an Academic Advising appointment?

New Students
What is myACC?
Why should I attend New Student Orientation?
How do I know if courses will transfer to ACC?
Do my grades from transfer credits count toward my GPA?
What is the ACCUPLACER test?
What do my ACCUPLACER scores mean?
How do I choose a degree or certificate program?

Registration
How do I declare my major?
Do I need to meet with an Advisor every semester?
How many credit hours are considered “full time”?
What is the maximum number of credit hours I may take in one semester?
What do “pre-requisite” and “co-requisite” mean?
What is a credit hour?
How many credits should I take per semester?
What should I do if I am having academic problems?
Will I automatically be dropped from a class if I stop attending?
What is “Add/Drop”?
What does it mean to “Withdraw” from a course?
How will a “W” affect my transcript?
What is an “Incomplete”?

General Student Information
Can I replace a low grade I earned?
What do academic probation and academic suspension mean?
How can I get tutoring?
What is the CLEP test?
How do I apply for graduation?
How do I prepare for transfer to another college?

What services does the Academic Advising office provide?
We provide ACC students and potential students with an on-campus resource of academic advice and support, degree and course planning, and registration assistance. We are also involved in student outreach and retention programs such as Learning Communities and the Early Alert program.

What can I expect from an Academic Advising appointment?

• A conversation with an advisor about how your courses are progressing
• Review of courses taken at ACC and transferred to ACC
• Discussion of ACCUPLACER test results
• Registration information
• Discussion about your degree or certificate program and your academic goals
• Resource and referral information
• Encouragement for students to be proactive in their course selection

What is ?
allows students to manage course registration, pay tuition, view grades, order transcripts, participate in groups and access online classes.

Why should I attend New Student Orientation?
New Student Orientation provides information on ACC services and registration.

How do I know if courses will transfer to ACC?
To transfer credits, send an official transcript submitted Admissions and Records Office.

Do my grades from transfer credits count toward my GPA?
No, only grades received at ACC count toward your GPA.

What is the ACCUPLACER?
If you enrolled in a certificate or degree program, you may be required to complete the ACCUPLACER assessment in English, Reading, and Mathematics. The ACCUPLACER determines your placement for English, Reading and Math. It is also a prerequisite for several classes. You may waive the ACCUPLACER with ACT or SAT scores.

What do my ACCUPLACER scores mean?
ACCUPLACER scores determine your readiness for college level Math, Reading and English work. If you do not test into college-level English or Math courses, you will need to complete Developmental Studies coursework.

How do I choose a degree or certificate program?
You choose a certificate or degree program based on your career and/or educational goal. We'll help you determine the correct major.

How do I declare my major?
Complete the Student Declaration of Major Form. Submit to Information Central or Admissions.

Do I need to meet with an Academic Advisor every semester?
No. However, meeting with an advisor can help to ensure that you achieve your educational goals in a timely and cost-effective manner.

How many credit hours are considered “full time”?
12 or more credit hours in a semester.

What is the maximum number of credit hours I may take in one semester?
18 credit hours. If you want to enroll in more credit hours, please contact the Advising Office.

What are “pre-requisites” and “co-requisites”?
A “pre-requisite” is a course you need to complete before registering for a course. A “co-requisite” is a course you must complete along with another course. You must sign up for both courses if a co-requisite is listed.

What is a credit hour?
A credit hour is a measure of completed college work. Usually colleges give one credit hour for each hour of class time during the week. For example, MAT 121 (College Algebra) is a 4 credit course. You can expect to spend roughly 4 hours per week in your MAT 121 course.

How many credits should I take per semester?
Generally the answer to this question depends on how much time you have outside of class to devote to your schoolwork. For every 1 credit hour you are enrolled in you can expect to spend 1.5 – 2 hours outside of class working on material for that class. So, for a 3 credit course you should expect to commit 4.5 – 6 hours to that class in addition to the regularly schedule class time.

What should I do if I am having academic problems?
Always speak with your instructor first about the concerns or difficulties. You may also speak the Advising Office or visit the Student Success Center.

Will I automatically be dropped from a class if I stop attending?
No, we do not drop students for non-attendance. If you wish to drop a course, you must drop the class online or contact the Admissions Office.

What is “Add/Drop”?
You may Add or Drop a course during the first 15% of the course term. You may register for a class without instructor's permission through the first week of class. After the first week, but before the Add Date, you need instructor's permission on a Schedule Adjustment Form. You may drop a class class online or contact the Admissions Office.

What does it mean to “Withdraw” from a course?
Withdrawing yourself from a course drops your name from the class roster, but does not entitle you to a refund. You can withdraw from a class after 15% of the class term has been completed and before 80% of the class term has passed. You can Withdraw from a course using myACC or by submitting a Schedule Adjustment Form to Information Central prior to the deadline date for Withdrawals. A “W” grade will appear on your transcript for all OFFICIAL Withdrawals. Refunds are not given for Withdrawals.

How will a “W” affect my transcript?
A grade of “W” will not affect your credit or cumulative GPA. Instead of a grade for the course, a “W” will be listed on your ACC transcript.

What is an “Incomplete”?
You may received an Incomplete if you completed at least 75% of the term with a grade of “C” or better and provided evidence to your instructor that you are unable to continue (due to illness or uncontrollable circumstances). Your instructor must complete an Incomplete Grade from.

Can I replace a low grade I earned?
You may repeat any course and have the newer grade replace an older grade. Please see the “Repeat Courses” section in the College Catalog for guidelines on grade replacement. You need to complete Repeated Course – Exclude from GPA Request.

What do “academic probation” and “academic suspension” mean?
If you have a cumulative GPA lower than 2.0, you will be on “academic probation.” You will need to meet with an Academic Advisor while on probation. Probation will remain in effect until the student’s ACC cumulative GPA reaches a minimum of 2.0.

If you fall below the 2.0 semester GPA for any semester while on academic probation, you will be on “academic suspension.” Suspension denies the student enrollment in credit courses at ACC for the next semester following the first suspension.

How can I get tutoring?
Free small group and one-on-one tutoring is available on an appointment basis though the Student Success Center.

What is the CLEP test?
The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) provides you the opportunity to demonstrate college-level achievement through exams in undergraduate college courses. Contact the Testing Center for more information.

How do I apply for graduation?
You need to complete a Graduation Application. Once processed, we will send you a graduation audit with the courses you need to complete. View the Graduation Application deadlines and Commencement information.

How do I prepare for transfer to another college?
First, contact transferring school’s admissions department. There you will receive important dates and deadlines as well as application, degree, and academic program information. Second, send an ACC official transcript to your transferring college.