It is important to meet with a counselor or advisor before you register for courses each semester. They will help keep you on track as you work towards completing your degree. Both counselors and advisors can assist you in developing both short- and long-term academic plans tailored to your unique needs. We can help you understand:
- Academics (academics, registration, transfer)
- Career (exploration, assessments)
- Personal (stress, relationship concerns, time management)
- English as a Second Language (ESOL classes, testing, advising)
Academic Pathways Advisors & Counselors
All students are assigned an academic advisor or counselor by Academic Pathways. You are encouraged to meet with your academic advisor or counselor to create a long-term academic plan that maps out all of your classes for graduation. Your academic advisor or counselor will help keep you on track as you work towards completing your degree. We are committed to your success and want to assist you in reaching your academic and career goals!
Applied Design Pathway
Students interested in customer relationships and applied design careers.
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You are encouraged to make an appointment with your assigned academic pathway advisor or counselor to develop an individual academic plan, and to contact them whenever you have questions or concerns.
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Janet Vermeersch, 651-444-2066 |
Nick Doten, 651-779-3348 |
Arts and Humanities Pathway
Students interested in liberal arts, general transfer preparation and for those that are undecided and exploring a wide variety of career options.
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You are encouraged to make an appointment with your assigned academic pathway advisor or counselor to develop an individual academic plan, and to contact them whenever you have questions or concerns.
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Erik Halvorson, 651-773-1747 Cara Grussing, 651-747-4050 Meredith Rogers, 651-444-2067 |
Kelly Ponto Watrin, 651-779-3307 Janet Wacker, 651-779-3302 Christine McLaughlin, 651-747-4087
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Business Pathway
Students interested in pursuing careers in business, commerce, management and administrative support.
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You are encouraged to make an appointment with your assigned academic pathway advisor or counselor to develop an individual academic plan, and to contact them whenever you have questions or concerns.
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Meng Vang, 651-444-2063 |
Charlotte Nordstrom, 651-779-3337 |
Health Sciences Pathway
Students interested in health and medical related careers.
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You are encouraged to make an appointment with your assigned academic pathway advisor or counselor to develop an individual academic plan, and to contact them whenever you have questions or concerns.
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Nathan Davis, 651-79-3331 Barbara Yang, 651-444-2060 |
Roger Sanchez, 651-444-2062 Justin Hauer, 651-779-3244 |
Human Services Pathway
Students interested in human and support services, social services, and education related fields.
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You are encouraged to make an appointment with your assigned academic pathway advisor or counselor to develop an individual academic plan, and to contact them whenever you have questions or concerns.
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Moni Awoyemi, 651-747-4072 Samantha Gunderson, 651-444-2064 |
Frank Schultz, 651-773-1740 |
Industry Pathway
Students interested in customer relationships and industrial careers.
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You are encouraged to make an appointment with your assigned academic pathway advisor or counselor to develop an individual academic plan, and to contact them whenever you have questions or concerns.
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Janet Vermeersch, 651-444-2066 |
Nick Doten, 651-779-3348 |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Pathway
Students interested in the fields of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.
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You are encouraged to make an appointment with your assigned academic pathway advisor or counselor to develop an individual academic plan, and to contact them whenever you have questions or concerns.
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David Her, 651-444-2065 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences Pathway
Students interested in liberal arts, general transfer preparation and for those that are undecided and exploring a wide variety of career options.
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You are encouraged to make an appointment with your assigned academic pathway advisor or counselor to develop an individual academic plan, and to contact them whenever you have questions or concerns.
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Erik Halvorson, 651-773-1747 Cara Grussing, 651-747-4050 Meredith Rogers, 651-444-2067 |
Kelly Ponto Watrin, 651-779-3307 Janet Wacker, 651-779-3302 Christine McLaughlin, 651-747-4087 |
Types of Meetings
Advising Drop-in Hours (15 minute meeting with an advisor)
The focus of advising drop-in is on questions that can be addressed in less than 15-minutes, like:
- Questions about course placement scores and appropriate classes
- Course registration questions
- Changes in current semester schedule
- Basic questions about add/drop/withdrawal
- Graduation check (if one semester left before graduation)
Advising Drop-in Hours
Week of August 12-16
Monday-Friday: 9am-12:30pm
Week of August 19-24
Monday, August 19: 8:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday, August 20: 8:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday, August 21: 1pm-5:30pm
Thursday, August 22: 8:30am-5:30pm
Friday, August 23: 8:30am-3:30pm
Saturday, August 24: 9am-12 noon
Week of August 26-30
Monday-Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-3:30pm
Schedule an Advising Appointment
Call 651-779-3285, stop by in person.
Advising Appointments (30 minutes)
- Long-term education plans
- Personal issues
- Transfer planning and lengthy unofficial transcript evaluations
- Transfer Credit Appeal
- Academic Petitions
- Academic concerns
- Academic Renewal
Students more than 10 minutes late may have their appointment given to another student.
The program you have used to make an appointment with your advisor or counselor changed from AgileGrad to Starfish!
There are a few simple steps that you need to complete to get started in Starfish. Click here to learn how to setup your profile and make an advising appointment. You can also review the helpful videos below.
For assistance with setting up an appointment, please call 651-779-3285.
Advising, Counseling, and Career Center Commitment to Equity
A central goal in the Advising, Counseling, and Career Center (ACC) is to create a welcoming, respectful, and helpful environment for all students through the approachable, engaging, and compassionate actions of our entire ACC team. Student questions and concerns will be heard without judgment and they will receive the information and assistance they request while feeling comfortable and supported. We are committed to creating an experience where:
- All students are welcomed, respected and valued
- All students’ unique needs are heard and served
- All students’ diverse cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and strengths are acknowledged and honored
- All students are empowered to be resilient, resourceful, and successful