To make an advising appointment, click on the appropriate advisor link below. Please note that returning students must use their OCCC email to make appointments, and new students must apply to OCCC prior to appointment.
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Theresa HarperAcademic AdvisorSchedule an appointment with Theresa Harper in Newport or schedule an appointment with Teresa Harper on Thursdays in Lincoln City Specializes in Pre-Teaching Pathways and Early Childhood Education MAT, Education | Oregon State University
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Colleen DohertyAcademic AdvisorSchedule an advising appointment with Colleen Doherty in Newport BA, Psychology | Westfield State College |
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Blake HaganAcademic AdvisorSchedule an advising appointment with Blake Hagan in Newport BA, Anthropology | Oregon State University |
What We Do as Advisors:
- Discuss programs, courses, requirements
- Help to clarify educational and career goals
- Help determine course placement using multiple measures. For more information, click here.
- Discuss strategies for success
- Listen to student concerns and make referrals when necessary
What Students do before Advising appointment:
New Students
- Complete an OCCC application
- Review OCCC programs (degrees and certificates) and courses
- Schedule a one-hour appointment with an advisor (above) to discuss courses, programs, and sign up for a New Student Orientation, where you will register for classes
- Bring transcripts (college and/or high school/GED)
Returning Students
- Review GRAD plan
- Review course schedule, including prerequisites
- Prepare academic planner
- Schedule a 30-minute appointment with advisor (above)
Advising and Student Success Resources
- Academic Calendar (important dates)
- Academic Planner
- CANVAS-logging into account
- Career and Transfer Readiness Center
- Career and Major Exploration
- OCCC Career and Transfer Readiness Center
- Oregon CIS (assessments and career information)
- Oregon Employment Department: Quality Information, Informed Choices
- State of Oregon labor market information
- What Can I do with a Major In…
- What Can I do with a Major In… (2)
- What Can I do with a Major In… (3)
- More majors & careers information
- Course Registration (How-to guide)
- Degree Partnership Program with OSU\
- Financial Literacy
- GRAD Plan
- Math Page and RU Ready4
- Meet the Sharks Video
- OCCC Email
- OCCC Degree Programs
- OCCC Certificate Programs
- OCCC Student Account/MyOCCC
- OCCC Student Handbook
- Orientation power point (In PDF form)
- PCC student account (MYPCC)
- Strategies for Math Study Skills and Help with Math Anxiety (from PCC)
- Transcripts – request
- Tutoring Services and Request Form