Welcome to the Department of Academic Advising

Who We Serve:

First time college students and continuing students in good academic standing

  • First-time students are students who have never attended another college or university, and have not earned previous college credits. 
  • Continuing students are students currently enrolled in courses or those who were enrolled in courses within the past two years

Students on Academic Probation or Guest/Visiting Students

Students on academic probation

Advisors assist students by:

  • Identifying program requirements
  • Helping students explore goals, interests and potential majors
  • Discussing concerns about academic performance
  • Helping students learn about College resources and services, course selection and registration procedures, and policies and deadlines
  • Creating Academic and Graduation plans

Office Hours and Information

On-Campus Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Academic Advising is available on the Main Campus only and by appointment only. Please follow our guide for scheduling an advising appointment with an Academic Advisor who is assigned to your major. You will be able to select virtual or in-person at this time.

News & Announcements

March 16, 2023

Academic Advising Monthly is a monthly email brought to you by the Office of Academic Advising filled with important information you need to be successful at CCP. Be sure to read this email in its entirety and schedule an academic advising appointment to talk through any of the topics. 

This month we're covering

  • Transfer Week 
  • Summer Registration
  • Service Spotlight
  • Contact Us

March 20-23, 2023 is Transfer Week

Transfer Week Workshop 101 – An Introduction

March 20, 2023

In-Person session: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm in the Counseling Center (BG-07) Virtual session: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Register to receive the Zoom link for the virtual session

March 16, 2023

This monthly email, brought to you by the Office of Academic Advising, is filled with important information to help you be a successful student and achieve your goals at CCP. We’re here to assist you!

March 16, 2023

This monthly email, brought to you by the Office of Academic Advising, is filled with important information to help you be a successful student and achieve your goals at CCP. We’re here to assist you!

March 16, 2023
This month, we're covering:
  • A Welcome from the Academic Advising Department Head
  • Tips for a Successful Fall Semester
  • Upcoming Events and Reminders
  • Service Spotlight
  • Contact Us

Department Head

Kimberly HarrisDear Lions:
 
September 19, 2022

                  Academic Advising Staff

March 31, 2021

Plug Into The Possibilites

Zoom Into Advising

Zoom is a video conferencing software that allows for video and audio communication for all meetings. The Office of Academic Advising offers two options for student advising appointments:

April 26, 2019

Must have a minimum of 6 credits earned and a 2.75 GPA.

Peer Leader Job Description

Position Title: Academic Advising Peer Leader

General Description

The Academic Advising Peer Leader will be responsible for supporting the Department of Academic Advising in serving students. The peer leader will assist students with the basic registration process and will refer students to college resources. The peer leader may also assist the advising professionals in planning and presenting workshops, organizing special events and student outreach. The peer leader will work collaboratively with the front office staff to provide a welcoming environment and may also assist with clerical duties.

September 5, 2018

Academic Advising Newsletter

Message from Your Advisors

The Community College of Philadelphia Academic Advisors would like to take this opportunity to welcome back returning students, and welcome new students to the College for the fall 2018 semester.

As your Academic Advisors we are able to assist you with: