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.

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: Current middle college student must reach out to their advisor. Once admitted, dual enrolled students can access these events.

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.
Text advising: Send us a text message at (616) 404-0044 during select times, and an advisor will answer your advising questions via text.
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.
24/7 Access to advising tools: Access resources for selecting your own classes.

Schedule of services

April 28-May 2, 2025

April 28, 1:30-3 p.m. — Ask An Advisor
April 29, 4-5 p.m. — Text Drop Ins
April 30, 1-2 p.m. — Text Drop Ins
May 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m. — Text Drop Ins
May 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m. — Ask An Advisor
May 2, 8-9:30 a.m. — Text Drop Ins

May 5-9, 2025

May 5, 1:15-3:15 p.m. — Text Advising
May 5, 3-5 p.m. — Ask an Advisor
May 7, 7:30-9 a.m. — Text Advising
May 7, 1:30-3:30 p.m. — Ask an Advisor
May 8, 8:30-11:30 a.m. — Text Advising
May 8, 2-3 p.m. — Ask an Advisor
May 9, 8:00-11 a.m. — Text Advising

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