Academic Advisement

Advisement Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is my advisor? back to top

You are not assigned an advisor.

Who do I see, an advisor or a counselor? back to top

You will see an advisor for course selection, degree planning, transfer procedures and other college information. Counselors assist students in making decisions about school, careers, relationships and other personal issues that can interfere with normal day-to-day life.

How do I contact an advisor? back to top

If you still have specific questions, please call the academic advisement office at 775-673-7062 to schedule an appointment. If you need to reschedule an appointment, please call at least 24 hours in advance.

Who needs to complete the TMCC required enrollment steps? back to top

All new, degree-seeking students and transfer students with less than 60 credits must complete the required enrollment steps.

How do I register for classes? back to top

Visit MyTMCC.

I'm undecided about a major. How should I choose? back to top

Choosing a major has a lot to do with what topics interest you, what values are important to you, what skills you have or would like to have and even your personality type. For career exploration, visit our career center.

What classes do I have left to earn my degree? back to top

Your Degree Audit Report (DAR) is the primary tool to track your academic progress. Your DAR is available via MyTMCC. For additional questions regarding Degree Audit Reports please visit the FAQ.

What are college prep courses? back to top

Developmental courses are those numbered below 100, such as ENG 098 R. These courses do not transfer to a university and are not covered by the Millennium Scholarship. Additionally, developmental courses do not apply toward any certificate or degree at TMCC. Effective fall 2007, students requiring developmental classes (English 098 R, math 091, 093, 095, 096) must successfully complete those classes prior to completion of 30 college credits per board of regents policy.

I am having difficulty in one of my classes, what should I do? back to top

Academic support and counseling support is available.

Can I get a poor grade removed from my transcript? back to top

Once grades are recorded on your record, they are permanent and cannot be removed. You have the right to retake any course and have only the highest grade used in the computation of your total grade point average. Health science program exceptions may apply to the retake policy. Please consult the financial aid office or the veterans' benefit office if you are receiving benefits.

What is the W grade? back to top

W stands for withdrawal. It is not computed in your GPA, but affects progress and financial aid status. Please check the class schedule for last day to withdraw from a class.