Academic Advising

Welcome to Academic Advising—your partner in building a meaningful and successful academic journey. Whether you’re exploring majors, planning your course schedule, or preparing for graduation, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We are committed to helping you make informed decisions, stay on track, and achieve your personal, academic, and professional goals. No matter where you are in your journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone—we’re here to support you.

New Way to Connect with Advising & Support

Navigate Success is your new tool to connect with advising and support services all in one place. 

Connect With Your Advisor in Navigate Success 

Booking an advising appointment is the best way to:

  • Choose courses that fit your schedule, degree plan, and goals.
  • Stay on track from your first class through graduation.
  • Know exactly what to do next and when to do it.

How to Schedule and Manage your Appointments in Navigate Success

  1. Choose Your Way to Access Navigate Success:
    1. Web Browser:
      • Log in with your HCC student email and password at hccs.navigate.eab.com.
      • Please note that using Google Chrome is the best way to get the full experience. 
    2. Navigate Success App: 
      • Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play to download the app.
      • Search "Navigate Student" to install the app.
      • Once installed, search for "Houston City College."
      • Use your HCC student email and password to log in.
  2. Complete Intake Survey: Take a short, one-time survey to help us get to know and serve you better.
  3. Schedule and Manage Appointments: Manage your advising appointments in just a few clicks. 
    1. If you do not yet have a W Number/Student ID, please connect with support using the Virtual Lobby. You can also visit us in person at one of our campus locations. 

More Ways to Get Support in Navigate Success

  • Ask for Help (Hand Raise): Need support? Submit a quick Hand Raise request and get connected to the right team.
  • Find the Right Support: Explore resources for tutoring, counseling, covering costs, and more. 
  • Find Study Buddies: Connect with classmates and join study groups.

 

What to Expect

This is a new experience we’re rolling out gradually. You may see updates as we continue improving the platform to better support you.

Book Advisor Appointment in Navigate Success

About Academic Advising

The mission of academic advising at Houston City College is to further teaching and learning by empowering students to develop an educational plan to achieve academic, personal and professional goals.

The following is a list of what you can expect to learn as part of the required advising process:

  • Students will demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions concerning their degree and career goals.
  • Students will develop an educational plan for successfully achieving their goals which includes learning how to read their Interactive Advising Report (iAAR) in their student account and completing the student planner by selecting courses for every term leading up to graduation.
  • Students will become familiar with and utilize the information and functions within their student account.
  • Students will become familiar with policies and procedures by accessing the catalog, student handbook, and web resources.
  • Students will become familiar and utilize campus resources and services to assist them in achieving their academic, personal, and career goals.

The following is a list of expectations of your advisor throughout the required advising process:

  • Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and university and college policies and procedures
  • Encourage and guide students to develop realistic academic and career goals
  • Support students to gain the skills necessary to develop clear and attainable educational plans
  • Educate students on strategies for utilizing available resources and services on campus
  • Assist in understanding the benefits of higher education and its impact on lives
  • Monitor and accurately document students’ progress toward meeting their goals.
  • Be accessible during office hours by appointment, telephone or e-mail.
  • Assist students to develop decision making skills and assume responsibility for actions.
  • Maintain confidentiality pursuant to FERPA.

The following is a list of expectations from you, the student, throughout the required advising process:

  • Schedule regular advising appointments as needed and come prepared with questions.
  • Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience.
  • Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern.
  • Organize official documents and keep a record of your progress.
  • Follow through on all assignments and referrals.
  • Clarify personal values and goals.
  • Become knowledgeable about college programs, policies, procedures, and campus resources.
  • Accept responsibility for decisions.

Academic Advising Resources

Learn how academic advisors can help you reach your goals and what resources are available.

Testing

The HCC Testing Services administers tests in a professional, secure, accessible environment that maintains the highest level of academic integrity and customer service.

Advising Syllabus

This Academic Advising Syllabus is intended to guide advising interactions and serve as a roadmap throughout your enrollment with Houston City College.