Student Advising Toolbox

This resource will provide you with a variety of useful information to help you be successful at NCC and beyond. Please make an appointment with a staff member at Guided Pathways Advising for more information and further assistance.

Guided Pathways Advising
East Campus Room 104
203.857.7033

• DegreeWorks – How to know which classes to take and where you stand with your degree.
• Course Search
• Online Registration
• Course Catalog
• Where Do I Go? – A listing of locations or contacts for common issues.
• College Terminology – Definitions of common words used in higher education.

Check out our Student Success videos:

• Sending Effective Emails
• Study Skills
• Revising and Editing
• Time Management
• How to Learn Math Better
• Score Better on Math Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

The Guided Pathways Advising department is always here to assist you with questions.

Where do new students go for advising?

New students (students who have never attended any college or university) are advised through our Panther Advising Workshops (PAWs)

What classes are considered electives?

• Humanities Electives
• Interdisciplinary Electives
• Liberal Arts Electives
• Open Electives
• Social Sciences Electives

How to test out of the computer requirement?

• Testing out of CSA 105

Have credits from another college?

• Transfer into NCC
• Transfer-In Evaluation Request Form

Need to change your major?

• Change of Major Form – Drop off at the Records Office, East 102

How to send official transcripts to other colleges?

• Transcript Requests

Transfer Information

Transfer Ticket to CSCU Information

• CSCU-Transfer Navigator
• Transfer Ticket General Education Course Appendix
• Transfer Tickets: Vetted Class List by Category

 

• GAP UCONN Information
• Other Transfer Resources
• CSCU Course Equivalency Tool

Career Exploration

• What Can I Do With This Major?
• Center for Career Development/Career Exploration/Career Readiness Skills

Campus Resources

• Library
• Financial Aid
• Center For Career Development
• Student Activities
• Student Accessibility Services
• Tutoring Center
• The Food Pantry
• Student Support Services/TRIO
• Information for Veterans
• Distance Learning

Tips for Success in College

To be successful in college you will need to follow certain guidelines:

• Ask for Help! There are many people here waiting to answer your questions and help point you in the right
  direction.
• Study your class syllabus regularly. It’s the key to success in each class.
• Ask your professor questions if you don’t understand something.
• Read your class assignments before you come to class.
• Remember the dates of assignments and tests.
• Use a planning calendar to help you remember when assignments are due.
• Attend all of your classes.
• Be on time for class.
• Complete assignments on time.
• Introduce yourself to other students in your class and exchange phone numbers: Get assignments and notes from them if you miss class.
• Set a regular study schedule to help you to complete your course work.
• Meet with a faculty academic advisor regularly.
• Use the library resources.
• Use the college’s online resources, such as Blackboard and myCommNet.
• Seek tutoring if you are having difficulty with a class.
• Understand your college degree requirements.
• Understand college policies. They’re in the college catalog and student handbook.
• Know college deadlines, like when to register or withdraw from classes.
• Understand financial aid requirements.
• Get involved in campus activities and clubs.
• Make friends at college and have some fun!