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Connect with your Guided Pathways (GP) Advisor!

If you've chosen Norwalk  as your home campus, please see the information below to learn about preparing for and scheduling your advising appointment.

Contact Information

Email: 
Phone: 203-857-7033

Office Hours

Monday–Thursday:
9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Friday:
9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Office Locations:

E 104:
Guided Pathways Advising-
Academic Counseling Center

E 107:
Guided Pathways Advising-
Student Success Center

W 102:
Guided Pathways Advising-
West

Schedule an Advising Session

Your Guided Pathways (GP) Advisor regularly reaches out to you through your student email with direct links to book an appointment on campus or virtually. To access your email account, log-in to myCTState and look for “View/Access College Email.” If you cannot find any emails from your advisor, please reach out to the Guided Pathways Advising Office.

To find your GP advisor, visit DegreeWorks by logging in to myCTState and select “Access Degree Works.” Your Guided Pathways Advisor will be listed at the top of the page. If you cannot locate your advisor, contact the Guided Pathways Advising Office.

Alternatively, you can identify what student type you are from the categories below and make an advising appointment that way. Please click on the appropriate student type to read more about preparing for and scheduling your advising appointment. Note: The advising requirements may be different for each student type.

New Student
I've never attended another college or university after receiving my high school diploma.

Welcome! Students must first apply and be admitted to CT State before meeting with an advisor. Prior to your meeting, please ensure placement documents and transcripts are on file with the Admissions office. This will ensure you receive the best advising experience. Without placement information and/or transfer credits in the system, the GP Advising team will be limited in how they can assist you.

THE STATEMENTS BELOW MUST BE TRUE TO PROCEED WITH SCHEDULING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT:

  • I have applied and been accepted to CT State Community College
  • I have submitted my high school transcript, official SAT/ACT scores or GED
  • My immunization form and/or matriculation items have been sent to the Admissions Office
    Immunizations are your vaccination records (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella). Matriculation Items may be a copy of your HS transcript, proof of residency or citizenship.
  • I have completed my FAFSA and/or plan to set up payment plan with the business office
  • I have declared a major and home campus at CT State Community College
  • Schedule a PAW Workshop here
  • I have successfully set up my myCTState student account
Continuing Student
I am currently enrolled and taking credit courses at CT State.

Continuing students are encouraged to connect with their Guided Pathways (GP) advisor to prepare for registration and their faculty advisor or Program Coordinator to learn more about their degree path. To guarantee time with your advisor, please schedule an appointment. Advisors can meet with you in-person, virtually, or over the phone. Same day service is not guaranteed without an appointment.

THE STATEMENTS BELOW MUST BE TRUE TO PROCEED WITH SCHEDULING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT:

  • I have reviewed my progress towards the completion of my degree using DegreeWorks. 
  • I have prepared a list of courses to consider for next semester
  • I have a list of questions to discuss with my GP advisor

Request Virtual Advising Appointment

Request an In-Person Advising Appointment

Transfer Student
I've attended another college or university, outside of the 12 community college campuses in Connecticut, after receiving my high school diploma.

THE STATEMENTS BELOW MUST BE TRUE TO PROCEED WITH SCHEDULING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT:

  • I have applied and I am accepted to the college
  • I have sent my official college transcript(s) or I can present an unofficial copy of my transcript(s)
  • I have completed a transfer evaluation request

Request Virtual Advising Appointment

Request an In-Person Advising Appointment

Readmit Student
I have attended one of the 12 community colleges in the past but have not been enrolled at one of the colleges for two or more years.

THE STATEMENTS BELOW MUST BE TRUE TO PROCEED WITH SCHEDULING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT:

  • I am returning after 2+ years
  • I have reapplied with the Admissions Office and have been accepted
  • I have completed my FAFSA and/or plan to set up a payment plan 

Request Virtual Advising Appointment

Request an In-Person Advising Appointment

Guest (Visiting) Student
I'm not planning on graduating, just taking a few courses.

THE STATEMENTS BELOW MUST BE TRUE TO PROCEED WITH SCHEDULING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT:

  • I am only here for a very brief time and do not plan to graduate
  • I know which courses I would like to take
  • I can present my unofficial transcripts

Prospective Student
I have not yet applied to CT State.

Students must first apply and be admitted to CT State before meeting with an advisor. Prior to your meeting, please ensure placement documents and transcripts are on file with the Admissions office.  This will ensure you receive the best advising experience.  Without placement information and/or transfer credits in the system, the Guided Pathways advising team will be limited in how they can assist you.

Meet the Team

To find your Guided Pathways (GP) advisor, visit DegreeWorks by logging in to myCTState and selecting “Access Degree Works.” Your advisor will be listed at the top of the page. If you cannot locate your advisor, contact the GP Advising Office. 

Bolanle Akinsulire
Advisor for the following programs:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Mathematics Studies, Biology Studies, Chemistry Studies, Physics Studies, Biochemistry Studies-TAP, Technology Studies: Environmental Science

Advisor for the following programs: 
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Mathematics Studies, Biology Studies, Chemistry Studies, Physics Studies, Biochemistry Studies-TAP, Technology Studies: Environmental Science

Guided Pathways Advisor I
Email: 
Phone: 203-857-7167

Allen Rossetti
Advisor for the following programs:
Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, Communication Programs, Communication Studies – TAP

Guided Pathways Advisor I
Email:
Phone: 203-857-7289

Meet the Guided Pathways Advising Leadership

Cathy Miller
Advisor for the following programs:
Non-Degree Students, Veteran Students

Campus Advising Lead
Email:
 
Phone: 203-857-3342

Karla Smith
Advisor for the following programs:
UCONN GAP, Non-degree Students

Guided Pathways Advisor II
Email:
 
Phone: 203-857-6919