Academic Advising

Connect with an Advisor 

Walk-ins
Advisors are available on a walk-in basis at all of our campuses.

Appointments 
Phone and Virtual (Microsoft Teams) appointments are available. Click below to schedule your appointment. 

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Please Note: You must have a photo ID for both walk-ins and appointments.

Advisors are here to help with: 

New Student Course Placement 

There are three ways to determine your level in reading, writing, and math. Your advisor will help determine which option is best for you.

  1. ACT or SAT test scores
  2. college placement test
  3. Transcripts
  • For students with previous college level reading, writing, and mathematics coursework, all college transcripts are required.
  • For Florida high school graduates who meet exemption criteria, official high school transcripts are required.

Building your Academic Plan

Advisors help map out your entire degree path using HawkGPS, HCC’s Graduation Planning System. You will use HawkGPS to plan, register, and collaborate with your advisor throughout your time at HCC.

Campus Academic Advising

Advisors are available on all of our campuses. For virtual assistance, please schedule an appointment or email an advising office.

Hours:

  • Monday and Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
  • Wednesday – Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Campuses close for Winter Break Tuesday, December 17 - Wednesday, January 1. 
HCC will have temporary extended hours for the first week of spring classes.

  • January 6 – January 9: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • January 10:  8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 11: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Please Note: The spring 2025 term begins on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

 

Search the Florida Shines Catalog for degree programs and courses

HCC is a proud partner of FloridaShines Distance Learning and Student Services. FloridaShines provides information, tools and resources to educators, school counselors, librarians, academic advisors, and others to help students succeed.

 

 

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