Academic Advising and Education Planning

Follow the three steps below before you register for first term classes

Step 1: Review the following information before scheduling your academic advising appointment.

• Video playlist: Before scheduling your academic advising appointment

Step 2: Schedule your academic advising appointment in Navigate.

Step 3: Review the following information on how to register for classes.

• Video playlist: How to register for classes at CCC.

You can get assistance from any advisor, but you have an assigned advisor based on your area of interest/educational focus area below.

• Business: Laura Funnemark and PJ Martineau
• Creative Arts, Communication, and Humanities: Kirby Gleason
• Health Professions: Phil Reid and Tracy Pantano-Rumsey
• Industrial Technology and Auto: Jodi Stapleton
• Natural Resources: Kara Leonard
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM): Carrie Sandberg
• Social Science, Human Services, and Criminal Justice: Jodi Stapleton
• Teaching and Education: Stefanie Diaz-Zavala
• Exploratory/Undecided: Kyle Thomas

Learn more about educational focus areas at CCC.

Other programs:

• Apprenticeships: Katelynn Karch
• Adult Basic Skills: ESL, GED, AHSD: Joan Jagodnik
• High School Connections: Amanda Elson

Academic Standing Policy

All degree- or certificate-seeking students will be required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and complete at least 50% of their attempted credits each term they are enrolled in six or more credits. (Credits attempted does not include credits dropped prior to the sixth week of the term or credits changed to audit.) Students receiving financial aid or who are enrolled in programs with additional academic performance requirements will be subject to higher academic standing criteria.

You will be evaluated at the end of each term for academic standing. A notification will be sent to your student email account from the registrar if you do not meet academic standing requirements.

• Academic Standing Policy (PDF)

Academic Alert

Term GPA is below 2.00 and/or not passing at least 50% of attempted credits for one term when enrolled in six or more credits.

When placed on academic alert, this is your first warning. You are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor and take advantage of academic support resources (PDF) to assist with areas of concern.

Academic Probation

Term GPA is below 2.00 and/or not passing at least 50% of attempted credits for two terms in a row when enrolled in six or more credits. To have your registration hold removed, complete the following three steps:

1. Complete an academic probation appointment with an academic advisor.
   • A registration hold is placed on your account. You may not register for or add/drop classes until you complete an academic probation appointment.
   • Appointments fill up quickly and if you do not act immediately, your ability to register may be delayed. To schedule an appointment with an advisor, call 503-594-3475 for Oregon City campus, 503-594-0623 for Harmony campus, or 503-594-0959 for Wilsonville campus.
2. Prepare for your appointment.
   • Complete and submit the Academic Probation Questionnaire at least 24 hours before your appointment. If you do not complete your questionnaire, you will be required to reschedule your appointment.
3. During your appointment.
   • During your appointment, you and an academic advisor will review your questionnaire and create a success plan.
   • Your registration hold will be removed.

Academic Probation Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Academic Suspension

Term GPA is below 2.00 and/or not passing at least 50% of attempted credits for three terms in a row when enrolled in six or more credits.

When placed on academic suspension, you will be required to peti­tion to the Dean of Academic Foundations and Connections to be considered for reinstatement to CCC. If you are registered for the upcoming term(s), you will be administratively withdrawn from all CCC courses.

• Instructions to Petition the Dean (PDF)

Note: If you are receiving financial aid, veterans benefits or scholarships, please check your CCC email for any notifications or contact those offices to see if you need to take additional steps to ensure still have funding for future terms.

Request a prerequisite waiver for a class (if you have college credit from another college/university).