New Student Advising
Welcome to CLTCC!
We’re here to help you start your college journey with confidence. New Student Advising, paired with New Student Orientation, is designed to guide you through your first steps—choosing a program, understanding your academic options, and registering for your first semester. From day one, you’ll have the support and resources you need to make informed decisions and begin your path to success.
Your first advising session is a crucial step in beginning your academic journey. During this session, you will:
- Work with your campus Student Services Coordinator
- Discuss your career goals and academic expectations
- Review your course scheduling options
- Address any financial aid questions
- When you REGISTER depends on your specific program of study
- Most programs allow registration during your new student advising session
- Specialized programs like Nursing and Allied Health have different procedures:
- You must first be accepted into these programs
- Registration occurs at your program-specific orientation
FOR BEST RESULTS:
- Please COMPLETE an online application before scheduling an appointment
- Having a completed student application on file helps us better assist you
- Campus and program changes can be completed at your advising session if needed
PLEASE NOTE:
- Appointments are recommended for first-time advising sessions: SCHEDULE A TIME HERE!
- Walk-ins are accepted but may experience wait times
- For additional help, email: [email protected]
Who is my Student Services Coordinator?
- Each campus has designated Student Services Coordinators
- If you're unsure who your coordinator is, email [email protected]
- Include your campus location in your email for faster assistance
- Any placement test results
- Transcripts from previous educational institutions (if applicable)
- List of questions or concerns you may have
- Your schedule availability for planning purposes
Degree Audit Tool: Degree Works
Degree Works is a web-based tool that helps students and advisors track academic progress and understand degree requirements. It provides an unofficial degree audit outlining institutional, general education, major, and concentration (if applicable) requirements for a student’s current program of study.
What is Degree Works?
- Degree Works is an online tool that tracks your progress toward degree completion
- It shows which requirements you've completed and which are still outstanding
- The system helps you plan future semesters based on remaining requirements
How do I access my Degree Works?
- Students and their advisors have access to the student's degree audit via LoLA (CLTCC online student portal).
- The link for Degree Works is found under the Academic Profile tab.
How do I read my Degree Audit in Degree Works?
- The audit is divided into sections representing degree requirements
- Completed requirements are marked with a checkmark (✓)
- Incomplete requirements show as "Still Needed" or "In Progress"
- Your overall completion percentage is displayed at the top
What is the "What If" feature in Degree Works?
- This feature allows you to see how your completed courses would apply to a different program
- Useful when considering changing your major or adding a minor
- Results are hypothetical and do not constitute an official change to your program
How accurate is Degree Works?
- Degree Works is generally very accurate but should be used as a guide
- Always verify important degree information with your advisor
- Report any discrepancies to your advisor promptly
How often is Degree Works updated?
- Grade updates appear after the end of each semester
- Registration changes typically appear within 24-48 hours
- Transfer credits may take longer to appear after evaluation