How do I see an academic advisor?

Please see below the types of advising services offered and in what format. Dates and times may vary, therefore we recommend you check back here for updates.

Advising Appointments

Please log into your ACES student email regularly. You will find a weekly email from your assigned advisor with information on contacting and scheduling an advising session. You may also use the quick guide linked here: How to Schedule an Advising Appointment Quick Guide

Advising appointments with your assigned academic advisor are recommended for the following services:

• Full degree planning through completion
• Change of Pre-Major (COM) 
• Degree Audits
• Financial Aid Appeal/Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals
• Mandatory Academic Standing, Academic Probation check-ins

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Online Advising Chat

Quick advising via chat is available at the following times:
To begin, click in the box labeled "Online Advising" on this page. 

• Thursday, April 3rd: 1:00pm-8:30pm
• Thursday, April 10th: 1:00pm-8:30pm
• Thursday, April 17th: 1:00pm-8:30pm

Note: Due to the high volume of chats received, there may be a wait in connecting with an advisor via chat.

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On Campus Drop-In Advising 

Current NVC students are welcome to visit advising inside Desert Willow Welcome Center 202R (DWWC 202R) for drop-in advising during the hours listed below. Please note that spots may be limited and wait times vary based on student traffic and advisor availability. Services may conclude once capacity is reached for the day. For full degree planning assistance, please schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor via ACES, Navigate. 

• Advising drop-in hours inside DWWC 202R
  • Friday, April 4th: 1:00pm-4:30pm
  • Saturday, April 5th: 9:00am-12:30pm
  • Monday, April 7th: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 8th: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wednesday, April 9th: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, April 10th: 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Friday, April 11th: 1:00pm-4:30pm

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Virtual Drop-In Advising

Current NVC students may use virtual drop-in advising via their authenticated Zoom account during the hours listed below. Please note that spots may be limited and wait times vary based on student traffic and advisor availability. Services may conclude once capacity is reached for the day. For full degree planning assistance, please schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor via ACES, Navigate. 

To ensure a secure and personalized experience, students must be logged in with your authenticated Zoom account to access the link for Virtual Advising drop-in sessions via Zoom. Here's how to join:

1. Make sure you are logged in to your authenticated Zoom account.
2. Click on the link provided below to join the drop-in session.
3. Wait in the virtual lobby until a team member is available. Please have your Student Banner ID ready.

NVC Advising Zoom Link

• Monday, April 7th: 1:00pm-5:00pm and 6:00pm-9:30pm
• Monday, April 14th: 1:00pm-5:00pm and 6:00pm-9:30pm
• Monday, April 21st: 1:00pm-5:00pm and 6:00pm-9:30pm

Note: Only authenticated Zoom users with a valid Alamo Colleges email address will be allowed access. If you are not logged in with your Alamo Colleges Zoom account, you will not be able to join the session. For assistance, contact NVC IT Help Desk: 210-486-4777

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Advising Events

*Save the date for NVC's April Gradfest, Career, & Transfer Fair in Huisache Hall (HH) Gym*

• Two-day event on Wednesday, 4/23 and Thursday, 4/24. Please see times below:
  • Career & Transfer Fair:
    • 10am-2pm
  • Cap & Gown Pick-up Hours:
    • Wednesday, 4/23: 9am-6pm
    • Thursday, 4/24: 9am-7pm