Academic Advising and Transfer Center | Grand Rapids Community College

The Academic Advising and Transfer Center is here to serve your academic planning, transfer planning, graduation and career exploration needs.

We have advisors available to you at both our Grand Rapids main location and at the Lakeshore campus, in person and virtually.

Advising services

While our team is a little bit smaller right now, we're expanding our services beyond just 1:1 appointments to serve as many students as possible.

Please note: These services are for currently admitted students and new students must have completed new student orientation. Current middle college student should reach out to their advisor. Once admitted, dual enrolled students can access these events. Students working with DSS/OSP/Trio are not eligible for these services. Please speak to your advising department. If you are a transfer student, you must wait until your transcripts are evaluated before you will be eligible for these services.

If you are unable to find an open appointment, please utilize these advising services:

Ask an Advisor (Grand Rapids Campus only): Stop by the first floor of Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall, inside Student Services, for a quick conversation on summer or fall semester advising questions. Once we reach capacity for the time frame, the list will be cut off.
Text advising: Send us a text message at (616) 404-0044 during select times, and an advisor will answer your advising questions via text during the designated hours listed below.
Academic plan: Fill out the Academic Plan Request Form and an advisor will send you a unique and tailored class plan just for you.
- GRCC students must first be signed into their GRCC Google account.

Schedule of services

May 19-23, 2025

May 19, 12:30-2 p.m. — Text Advising
May 20, 10 a.m.-noon — Ask an Advisor
May 20, 1-2:30 p.m. — Text Advising
May 21, 2-4 p.m. — Ask an Advisor
May 22, 10-11:30 a.m. — Text Advising
May 22, 1-3 p.m. — Ask an Advisor
May 22, 4-5:30 p.m. — Text Advising
May 23, 8-9 a.m. — Text Advising
May 23, 10 a.m.-noon — Ask an Advisor

Student types

Specialized advising services

Disability Support Services

Disability Support Services seeks to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to all curricular and co-curricular opportunities at GRCC.

Occupational Support Program

Occupational Support Program offers advising, support, advocacy, financial resources, and help with career readiness for eligible students in career or technical focused programs.

TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO, Student Support Services and TRIO STEM are federally funded programs that offer academic advising and additional support services to first-generation, low incomes students to assist in the completion of a certificate, associates or transfer degree.

About Academic Advising

Mission

Academic advising seeks to collaborate with and teach students through holistic personalized guidance and intentional learning experiences to develop educational plans that are in alignment with student goals.

Vision

Advising relationships equitably empower all students to identify and develop their academic, career, economic, and personal goals to foster lifelong achievement.

Definition

Academic advising is an ongoing, student-centered educational collaboration fostering the self-efficacy and holistic growth essential to student success. Through teaching, guidance, and resources, students develop knowledge and resilience to pursue their academic and career goals. This approach engages diverse perspectives, while recognizing cultural nuances. It cultivates confidence and personal growth, while partnering with students to navigate their educational journey successfully.

Helpful resources

How do I choose my first semester classes?

A step-by-step guide to selecting courses for your first semester.

Prepare to meet with an advisor

How to prepare, what to bring and what to expect from meeting with an advisor.

How to join a Zoom meeting

How to use Zoom for your advising appointment.

2024 Transfer Fair!

Learn from over 75 college representatives about transferring to the four-year institution of your choice!

Contact Info

advising@grcc.edu

Phone

(616) 234-3900

Office

1st floor, Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall

Office Hours

These are the typical hours that our front desk services are staffed. In addition, the AATC Advisors offer advising appointments later some evenings. See your advisor's Bio page at the bottom of the page or Navigate calendar for availability.

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm