Advising, Career & Transfer

Advising Career and Transfer Office HeadingWelcome to the Office of Advising, Career & Transfer

The Office of Advising, Career & Transfer (ACT) has evolved over the last two years as we navigated current events and modified our services to continue to prepare our students for academic excellence and professional success. The ACT office is accessible with a diverse array of services inclusive to all. Advising appointments are virtual or in-person, and can be scheduled by phone, email or using the Calendly tool.

How Can I Schedule an Appointment with an Advisor?

Virtual and in-person appointments can be conveniently made using the scheduling system below. If you prefer, call 978-630-9109 or email advisor@mwcc.mass.edu.

Who is my advisor?

Although the team in the office of Advising, Career & Transfer is happy to meet with any student at any time, some students may officially be assigned an advisor outside of ACT. Your advisor may be a faculty member or an advisor from one of our specialized teams. These advising teams often provide more in-depth support, which can further aid students in their academic success. You can look up your advisor in WebConnect.

❗NEW STUDENTS: Appointments schedule below are for current students only. If you are a new student, please complete Mount 101 and an advising/registration appointment will be scheduled with you soon after completion.


Although the team in the office of Advising, Career & Transfer is happy to meet with any student at any time, some students may officially be assigned an advisor outside of ACT. Your advisor may be a faculty member or an advisor from one of our specialized teams. These advising teams often provide more in-depth support, which can further aid students in their academic success. You can look up your advisor in WebConnect.

What are the hours for the Advising, Career & Transfer Center?

Monday-Thursday 8-6, Friday 8-4

An educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates students' understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong learning (National Academic Advising Association, 2006).

We engage and prepare Mount Wachusett Community College students for academic excellence and professional success. Our accessible and diverse services allow us to foster the holistic development of our advisees. Through collaborative teaching and learning, we motivate our students to challenge themselves to build lifelong skills: critical thinking, self-advocacy, self-reliance, integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility.

Academic advising is the process in which you work with an Advisor to set goals for your academic life. It is a collaborative process. Ultimately, you – the student – are responsible for your educational experience. The ACT Advisors will not “prescribe” answers or solutions for you but will guide and encourage you to find your own way and seek out academic areas in which you will enjoy and flourish. You are in charge of reaching those goals, and we will challenge you to excel. We are here to assist and guide you!

  • Instill the life skills of: critical thinking, self-advocacy, self-reliance, integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility.
  • Clarify educational, professional, and life goals and learn decision-making skills.
  • Assist students with academic program planning, course selection, and registration.
  • Review and monitor student academic progress.
  • Help students to understand academic policies, procedures, and requirements.
  • Inform students of campus resources, support services, and educational opportunities.
  • Understand, respect, and respond to individual student advising needs. help students understand the College’s educational mission
  • Check your MWCC email daily!
  • Accept responsibility for your decisions & actions.
  • Meet with your advisor at least once each semester.
  • Arrive at your meetings prepared (courses looked up, forms filled out, etc).
  • Let us know if you are going to be late.
  • Students who arrive 15 minutes late may be asked to re-schedule.
  • Silence your cell phone during advising appointments. No texting please!
  • Be proactive in seeking help and gathering resources.
  • Read your program evaluation on DegreeWorks. https://iconnect.mwcc.edu
  • Know & observe the following deadlines: Add/Drop, Registration and Course Withdrawal.
  • Check the Academic Calendar: https://mwcc.edu/academics/academic-calendar/
  • Know the requirements for staying in good academic standing.
  • Learn about FERPA - Student Records Privacy: https://mwcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/FERPA-Web-2020_2021_v1.pdf
  • Help you clarify your educational, career and (if applicable) transfer goals.
  • Create a schedule of courses each semester that align with your educational & career goals.
  • Cultivate essential life skills needed to be successful in critical thinking, self-advocacy, self-reliance, honesty, integrity, professionalism & personal responsibility.
  • Assist students with the assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and help students explore the ramifications of decisions for future occupational goals.
  • Help students to learn policies & regulations which may influence your academic program.
  • Support students in making decisions at different stages of their academic careers.
  • Provide guidance so that students understand the decisions made now may limit possible alternatives later in your academic studies or career.