Academic Advising and Access
Need to Schedule an Advising Appointment?
We are currently taking appointments in-person or virtually (Zoom/Google Hangouts).
Call 775-445-3267 for the Carson City location | 775-445-3379 for the Fallon location.
Please be prepared with your ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ student ID number.
Academic Advising and Access is here to help!
Students are strongly encouraged to regularly meet with an Academic Advisor, ideally every semester. Advisors play a crucial role in helping students maintain progress toward their academic goals.
ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ provides a range of advising services that are essential to each student's educational journey, including:
- Assist students in developing educational plans for certificate of achievement and degree programs
- Monitor students academic progress each semester by determining classes completed verses classes needed for program completion
- Link to career resources
- Provide information about transferring to other colleges
- Assist with personal counseling and resources
- Explain college policies and procedures
- Review
- Review Excess Credit Fee Appeal Form
- Assist with completion of (required each semester)
- Encourage and support goal fulfillment
Assist students in identifying and attaining their educational goals.
This includes:
- Explaining the mission of the college and the differences between the the college offers.
- Helping the student assess which may be the most appropriate for them.
- Providing accurate information about degree requirements and course sequences of the curriculum.
- Assisting the student with course selection and/or registration.
- Monitoring a students academic progress and producing degree progress reports which allows the student to see which requirements have been met for the degree or certificate and which requirements still need to be completed.
- Assist with transferring to other academic institutions.
- Using career assessments to interpret potential career paths for the student.
- Help with locating occupational and/or career information.
Maintain appropriate counseling approach and ethics.
This includes:
- Remaining aware of the advisors limitations and advising only about matters of which they have knowledge. If the advisor does not know the answer to a question or does not possess knowledge of the information a student is seeking, the advisor should find out the answer and follow-up with the student.
- Creating an atmosphere of openness and trust, remaining non-judgmental and maintaining confidentiality of shared information.
- Promptly returning student phone calls and email messages.
- Not making decisions for students. Advisors are not expected to and should not make decisions for students; instead, their role is to provide information, ask questions and listen to what the student wants and needs so the student can make the decision that is right for him/her.
Orientation Information
All first-time degree and certificate seeking students are required to attend an orientation. The Wildcat Welcome Orientation is designed to support students in transitioning smoothly to college life, fostering both academic success and social engagement.
During orientation, students will receive essential information about academic standards, campus resources, and services. Our goal is to empower students to achieve their educational objectives and thrive at our college.
To sign up for an upcoming orientation, please fill out our online sign up form
For further questions, please contact Advising at 775-445-3267
Skills Match
Utilize this personalized tool to match your interests and skills with education and re-skilling necessary for career and job opportunities.
MBTI and SII
For career assessments such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Strong Interest Inventory (SII), please contact Susan Trist at 775-445-4459 or by email at susan.trist@wnc.edu
Contact Us
Academic Advising and Access
Bristlecone Building, Room 103
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703
counseling@wnc.edu
775-445-3267