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Academic Advising

New Students

Enrollment Advisors are available to assist you as a new student with admissions, creating your first semester schedule, registration, and more.

We offer in-person appointments, virtual call backs and express walk-in services to meet your needs.

In-Person Appointments

Meet with an Enrollment or Financial Aid Advisor for help at a campus near you! Enrollment and financial aid appointments are available:

  • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Click on a campus link to sign up for a 30 minute in-person advising appointment at that campus:

Virtual Call Backs

Do you have admissions or registration questions, but can’t make it to campus? Sign up to receive a same day virtual call back from an Enrollment Advisor:

  • Sign up online
  • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Express Walk-in Services

For general information, registration, holds, residency, etc., there are walk-in services available at Downtown Campus and West Campus only. 

Walk-in services are available:

  • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Wait times may vary depending on the day and your arrival time.

Current Students

Meet with your assigned Program Advisor or Counselor based on your program of study. Program Advisors and Counselors offer 30 minute appointments to help you with advising, registration, creating a MyDegreePlan, graduation and more.

Program Advising Appointments

Sign in here to schedule an appointment with your assigned Program Advisor. 

If you're not taking classes for a degree or certificate, you won’t have an assigned Program Advisor or Counselor. However, you can still get help from an advisor as long as you are a student.

For General Information and After Hours Support

Working with an Advisor

To stay on track with your program of study, you should meet with an advisor at least once each semester. 

The printable Academic Advising Syllabus (PDF) helps you prepare for working with an advisor. It

  • explains the advising process.
  • gives you a plan on what you need to know on each step of the way toward completing a program.
  • gives you an organizer to record your meetings with advisors.

Building your Class Schedule

Academic advisors can help you: 

  • Choose a program of study.
  • Choose the classes that you need to complete your chosen program.
  • Figure out how many credits to take each semester based on your personal situation.
  • Register for required classes.
  • Make changes as the semester progresses. 

Advisors also can tell you what will happen to you if you add, drop or withdraw from classes, which affects your: 

  • Financial aid
  • Student status
  • Athletic eligibility.

If you’re unsure what program of study meets your goals, an advisor can help you figure it out.

What types of programs does Pima offer?

Pima offers certificate programs that show that you have the technical knowledge, skills and experience to work in specific career fields.

Pima's associate degrees can lead to direct employment or university transfer.

Pima does not offer bachelor degrees. However, advisors can help you plan a course of study that completes the first two years of requirements at a four-year college or university. 

Explore the broad range of degrees & certificates offered at Pima.

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