Academic Advising & Planning

Academic planning is the process of setting your educational goals and determining the best path to meet them. It is critical that you play an active role in this process from start to finish during your time at Montgomery College.

Remember your counselor or academic program advisor is available to help you stay on track and reach your goals. As an MC student, you can access general counseling and advising, as well as program advising particularly targeted at your major.

Counseling and Advising

Counselors help students with their personal, career, and educational goals. Along with program advisors, they help students select the courses that are right for them. Counselors also teach student development courses, such as the First Year Seminar, and provide interventions and support when students need help. New students or those who aren't ready to meet with an academic program advisor shouldmeet with a counselorand review theadvising worksheets.

Academic Program Advising

Academic program advising is an opportunity for students to meet with an advisor who teaches in their major. Academic program advisors help students choose classes, understand options, and determine resources. Advising is a shared responsibility between the advisor and the student. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the student to make decisions about his or her life goals by creating a plan to reach those goals.Contact an academic program advisorandview program advising guides.

Your Educational Plan

Below is a helpful guide for academic planning.