How to See an Advisor
Advising Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (In-Person and Virtual)
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Virtual)
Advising Office schedule from December 23 through January 3:
- December 23: Office open virtually
- December 24 and 25, College closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- December 26 and 27: Office open virtually
- December 30, 31, and January 2: Office open in person and virtually
- January 1: College closed for New Year’s Day
- January 3: Office open virtually
Regular hours resume January 6
Please view the options below for all the ways to connect with an advisor.
Note: Advisors see students on a drop-in basis only at the beginning of the quarter (January 2 through 7). Appointments will resume on January 8.
Scheduled appointments are available in-person, via Zoom or phone and ideal for current students.
A Scheduled Appointment can help you:
- Review program requirement
- Select appropriate courses
- Create or update a customized education plan
- Discuss your academic progress standing (alert/probation/suspension)
- Learn about other student support services
Log in to Starfish clicking the button below. If you are having trouble finding an appointment that works for your schedule, email your advisor directly to identify a time.
Get to know Starfish and all of its handy features! Check out our how-to guides, videos, and frequently asked questions to learn how to fully use this student tech tool.
Drop-In Advising is best for quick questions and assistance that can be completed in 10-15 minutes. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. In these Zoom drop-in sessions, staff from Advising, Enrollment Services, and Financial Aid are conveniently available in one Zoom room.
Please let the Host know that you want to speak with an advisor.
New Drop-Ins are accepted until 10 minutes before the session ends.
Note: Virtual Services Sessions are cancelled on December 31
Regular Zoom Hours:
Mondays: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Fridays: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Start of Winter Quarter Extended Zoom-Drop-In Hours:
Thursday, January 2: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Friday, January 3: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Monday, January 6: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm and 4:30 – 6:00 pm
*Financial aid staff unavailable on Fridays during this session in order to prioritize processing documents and award files.
On Wednesday, December 11, Zoom drop-in advising will end at 1 pm due to New Student Orientation
Note: On-Campus Drop-In sessions on December 23, 24, 25, 26 and January 1 are cancelled.
Drop-In Advising is best for quick questions and assistance that can be completed in 10-15 minutes. Available on a first-come, first-served basis
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New Drop-Ins will not be accepted 10 minutes before the end time.
On-Campus Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Start of Winter Quarter Extended On Campus Drop-In Hours:
Thursday, January 2: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, January 6: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Contact Form is the best way to request a permission number.
You will be asked to provide information regarding the class you’re trying to register for and to upload any documents relevant to your request (unofficial transcripts, placement documents, etc.).
Running Start students
Please see the Running Start website for current advising availability.
Seattle Promise students
Please see the Seattle Promise website for current advising availability.
Some programs offer specialized advising support and current or prospective students should connect directly with the department for assistance: