PVCC Advisement

Academic advising at PVCC is fully engaged in the teaching and learning environment here. Learning is not just a car-to-class-to-car scenario. It is about engaging in the campus community. You can make this college your own by getting involved!

Why should you get involved? By getting involved you will have an opportunity to…

1. Make your college experience awesome and fun!
2. Meet new people
3. Find opportunities that you would not get elsewhere
4. Make a difference (on campus and in the local community)
5. Develop new skills and talents
6. Find new interests or expand upon your current interests
7. Find a major or career path
8. Learn new and diverse view points
9. Do better academically
10. Learn to lead

These are just ten of many possibilities of what you can do/experience/learn by getting involved. Ultimately, being involved will enrich your life.

We are glad you are here and look forward to learning and growing with you.

If you are someone who is asking this question (to yourself or out loud), first thing is: Congratulations!

Transfer should be an easy process. For most students it just seems like another hoop they must jump through. Please don’t feel this way. Transferring should seem like a great accomplishment. You have achieved one goal (completing your Associate’s Degree), and now you are ready to tackle the Bachelor’s Degree! Here are some steps to take to help minimize the frustration and maximize your excitement to move to your next location on your educational journey.

1.  Answer this question: Where I am planning to transfer? This is an important question. Each college or university will have their own set of steps you need to take in order to transfer. Here are our in-state Partner’s transfer sites:
a.   ASU: http://www.transfer.asu.edu/communitycollege/AZ/paradisevalley
b.   NAU: http://www4.nau.edu/aio/Articulation/Index.htm and http://extended.nau.edu/Campus-Info/CampusDetail.aspx?campus=Paradise+Valley
c.   UA: http://admissions.arizona.edu/transfer

2.  Meet with an Academic Advisor: This is the time when you want to make sure you have all classes you need to complete your associate’s degree. Our advising team can do graduation check (Grad Check) to give you peace of mind that you are at the finish line. The advisor can also connect you to our Maricopa university partner’s contact information.

3.  Connect with a Transfer Admissions Representative at the institution you are planning to transfer. The individuals help you to get through the process without all the snags.

4.  Petition for graduation. You can get the Graduation Petition online here: http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/admissions/

5.  Apply to the institution(s) of choice.

6.  Send your official transcripts to the colleges or universities that you have applied. You can do this though your student center at http://my.maricopa.edu

7.  Celebrate when you get your acceptance letter!

As always, if you have questions about transfer, please feel free to see a PVCC advisor at any point in the process.

Let me start right away by saying, yes, this is being written by Academic Advising. My goal is to not bore you with statistics, but share with you what we see as our role.

I would like to get you in the right frame of mind while you read my answer. To do this, I would like you to answer the following 5 questions:

1. What does AGEC stand for?
2. How many credits are required to complete AGEC?
3. What is the difference between MAT 120, 121 and 122?
4. How many credits does it take to earn an Associate’s degree?
5. What math course do you need for a Psychology degree?

Academic Advising is much more than helping students build their schedules. It is really about teaching students to have a comprehensive understanding of their degree/certificate options & requirements, transfer options, educational planning, and connecting students to on-campus resources. It is more important that you know what courses you need and in what sequence to take them, rather than at what times you choose to attend class. There are actually classes that are great to take together and some that are better to be taken separately.

Ultimately, Academic Advising is about helping you to make the best choices possible for your chosen major. By using advising, you more likely to take courses which apply to your major (once you have identified it).

Let us partner with you for your success!

Answers:
1. Arizona General Education Curriculum, 2. 35, 3. They are all the same class. MAT 120 has five credits, 121 has four credits, and 122 has three credits. You spend more time in the classroom with the more credits you take. MAT 120 has the most instruction time. At the end of the semester you will have covered the exact same amount of material, 4. 60 -64, 5. This depends on where you plan to transfer. Could be MAT 142, could be MAT 212. See an advisor for the correct math:)

Reminder for  MAY 24^th

Summer II Tuition Due Today

Pay online through my.maricopa.edu or in person.

It’s not too late to register for summer classes.

Summer Academic Advising Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs  7:30 am – 6:30 pm

Friday 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Morning walk-ins welcome
7:30-11:00 am.
Afternoons are by appointment only.

Note: Hours are subject to change.

Contact Us By Phone or E-mail
(602) 787-7060

Appointments set by phone or in person

It’s that time again. Finals will begin soon make sure you know when your final exam time is.

You have turned in your graduation petition and you are ready to walk in the commencement ceremony. Have you met with a University Transfer Advisor?

Transfer Advisors can help answer questions about the university

• Application Process
• Application Deadlines
• University Requirements
• Transfer Process

Arizona State University:

Brooke Barmore

480.965.9022

 Brooke.Barmore@asu.edu

• Brooke visits PVCC on Thursdays in the Learning Support Center. Brooke schedules her own appointments. Please contact her directly via phone or email to make an appointment.
• http://transfer.asu.edu/communitycollege/AZ/paradisevalley
• http://transfer.asu.edu/transferrequirements

University of Arizona:

Brenna A. Secore

602.390.3895

brennac@arizona.edu

• Brenna is housed here on campus in J 134.
• https://admissions.arizona.edu/requirements/Default.aspx

Northern Arizona University @ PVCC

Erin McGehean

602.493.2739

Erin.Mc-Gehean@nau.edu

• Erin has an office right on campus!  NAU schedules their own appointments. Please contact NAU directly via phone (602)493-2728 to make an appointment.
• http://extended.nau.edu/Campus-Info/CampusDetail.aspx?campus=Paradise+Valley

Grand Canyon University

Kyle Leonardi

602.639.6889

KLeonardi@gcu.edu

• Kyle visits PVCC monthly.

For more universities and contact information visit the Academic Advising Center.

To learn when your university will be visiting campus, visit our Facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/PVCCAdvising

There are an overwhelming number of majors to choose from. Picking one seems like a tough job to do. So, what do you do when you are undecided?

Here are a few of our recommendations

-Take the Strategies For College Success Class (CPD150)

• This class Focus on increasing student success through college orientation and personal growth, study skills development, and educational and career planning

-Meet with a Career Counselor

• Career Counselors meet with student to help them focus their strengths, and a career that would incorporate these strengths.
• http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/counseling/

-If you have something in mind, but you are not sure if it’s a right fit for you, try an internship.

• Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door. Some internships are paid, and others are not. All internships will give you experience in the field, and something to add to your resume. Career Services can help you with your resume and cover letter
•  http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/careerservices/

-Research!

• Do your homework, and look up potential degrees you think you might be interested in. Research the jobs related to the degree, and the job market.

Have you registered for Fall classes? Even though classes will be out in May several of us will still be here during the summer, including PVCC Academic Advisors. This means there is definitely no excuse to be waiting until August to schedule classes for Fall.

 If you come in now, we can even look at possibly taking a Summer class. Why take a summer class? Summer classes are great way to get ahead on classes on your degree checksheet. They are also a way to catch up on classes if you have fallen behind.

• Walk-ins are available Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 11am.
•  Appointments are available from 12pm-6pm.
• If you have a quick question, we can answer you via email. Simple write your question and send an email to advising@pvmail.maricopa.edu
• We also have a Online Chat available. We are available for Online Chat Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am-10am. Hours may change, make sure to check our advising website for current times. The log in is located on the Advising Website.   http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/advisement/ 

Advising hours will change in Summer.

Great! Get started with IStart Smart. IStart Smart is a simple way to make sure you register for college correctly. Step Six of IStart Smart is to meet with an Academic Advisor.

What is iStartSmart Advising?

• iStartSmart Advising is an Academic Advising Session that focuses on teaching you how to choose courses that fit your academic goals, how to utilize my.maricopa.edu to register for your courses, learn about degree and certificate requirements, and more.  The session will be a max time of 90 minutes.

Who is iStartSmart Advising for?

• Students who have not attended any college.
• Students who have not successfully completed college coursework.

What will I do at iStartSmart Advising?

• Learn about degree/certificate options and requirements.
• Learn about the importance of academic planning
• Learn about various campus resources
• Register for your semester classes via my.maricopa.edu

What should I have completed prior to attending iStartSmart Advising?

• Placement Tests in Math, Reading, and Writing
• Creation of your MEID (username) and Password – details below
  • If you need assistance in creating this, please see the Information Center Staff (located in the KSC Building).

What should I bring to my iStartSmart Advising?

• A Photo ID
• Your MEID (username) and Password
• An idea of some courses that may interest you
• A positive attitude =)
• An expectation to be there until you finalize your enrollment.  Max of 90 minutes. 

If you need additional information or have questions, please call us at 602.787.7060 or Email us at advising@pvmail.maricopa.edu.

IStart Smart Advising are held weekly from 2-4pm and 5-7pm. Registration for IStart Smart Advising is REQUIRED. Please call 602-787-7060 or stop by the Information Center in the KSC Building to register.

My.maricopa.edu Reference Guide PDF

PVCC Enrollment Guide 2011 PDF