Academic Advising ensures you are choosing the right classes based on your program’s curriculum. Your advisor will help you plan your semester course schedule and help you decide which classes you’ll need to register for. Advisement sets you up for success and timely graduation.
Meet with Your Advisor
Every student is assigned an academic advisor based on the program of study you have declared. Contact your advisor to set up an appointment for advisement.
Find out who your advisor is by logging in to TCL Self Service.
- Go to http://selfservice.tcl.edu
- Select the Student Planner tab
- Select Go to Plan & Schedule
- Click on the Advising tab to view your advisor information
Prepare for Your Meeting:
- Review your “My Progress” in the TCL Self Service student planner. This tool is designed to help you and your advisor create a course schedule and track your progress toward program completion. It identifies which courses you have already completed and which courses still need to be completed.
- Go to Plan & Schedule to develop your semester schedule. Review days, times and format (online, in-person or a combination of both) of courses to be offered. Bring a printed copy with you.
- Complete your Advising Syllabus before meeting with you advisor.
Remember that the “My Progress” is only a tool and is not an official graduation audit. Students should always refer to the college catalog with questions regarding their degree and major requirements. Program Evaluations do not replace your academic advisor. Always consult your advisor.
Need Help with Student Planner?
Check out the TCL Self-Service Student Planner User Guide for detailed information about Student Planner
Note for Online Only students:
If you are taking ALL of your classes online, you are advised by the same advisors as the students who are in classrooms. If you cannot come in to see the advisor, you should call the faculty member for advisement and then register yourself using your TCL Self-Service account. Use the Quick Student Planning and Registration Guide to step by step instructions.
Advisement Contact Information
Arts and Sciences
525-8281
Early Care and Education
525-8307
Business Technology
525-8241
Computer Technology, Database, Paralegal, Accounting, Hospitality, Criminal Justice, or Culinary
525-8241
Industrial and Engineering Technologies
525-8241
Building Construction, HVAC, Networking, Electronics, Audio/video, Civil Engineering Tech, Surveying, CAD, Cosmetology
525-8241
Health Sciences and Nursing
525-8267
Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy
525-8267
Need help using TCL Self-Service?
Please contact any of the following for assistance:
Help Desk
525-8344
Student Records
Beaufort Campus (Building 2)
843-525-8207
srecords@tcl.edu
Learning Resource Center (LRC) / Library
Beaufort Campus (upstairs bldg 12)
525-8304
New River Campus (Rm. 128)
470-6003
