Academic Advising and Education Planning

Follow the steps below before you register for first term classes

Step 1: Video playlist: Before scheduling or academic advising appointment

Step 2: Video playlist: How to register for classes at CCC

You can get assistance from any advisor, but you have an assigned advisor based on your area of interest/educational focus area below.

• Business: Laura Funnemark and PJ Martineau
• Creative Arts, Communication, and Humanities: Kirby Gleason
• Health Professions: Phil Reid and Tracy Pantano-Rumsey
• Industrial Technology and Auto: Jodi Stapleton
• Natural Resources: Kara Leonard
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM): Emily Melgoza and Summer Baber
  
• Social Science, Human Services, and Criminal Justice: Jill Brown
• Teaching and Education: Stefanie Diaz-Zavala
• Exploratory/Undecided: Any advisor
  

Learn more about educational focus areas at CCC.

Other programs:

• Apprenticeships: Katelynn Karch
• Adult Basic Skills: ESL, GED, AHSD: Elizabeth Carrillo
• High School Connections: hsconnections@clackamas.edu

Academic Standing Policy

All credit seeking, non-high school students enrolling in 4 credits or more each term will be required to maintain a minimum term GPA of 2.0 and complete at least 50% of their attempted credits. (Credits attempted do not include credit hours dropped prior to the second week of the term or credits changed to audit).

Students will be evaluated for academic standing and notified by the Registrar's Office at the end of each term if one or more of the academic standing criteria have not been met.

• Academic Standing Policy (PDF)

Academic Alert

Term GPA is below 2.00 and/or not passing at least 50% of attempted credits for one term when enrolled in four or more credits.

When placed on academic alert, this is your first warning. You are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor and take advantage of academic support resources to assist with areas of concern.

Academic Warning

Term GPA is below 2.00 and/or not passing at least 50% of attempted credits for two terms in a row when enrolled in four or more credits. To have your registration hold removed, complete the following three steps:

1. Schedule an academic warning appointment with an academic advisor.
   • A registration hold is placed on your account. You may not register for classes until you complete an academic warning appointment. Schedule an appointment
2. Prepare for your appointment.
   • Complete and submit the Academic Warning Questionnaire at least 24 hours before your appointment. If you do not complete your questionnaire, you will be required to reschedule your appointment.
3. During your appointment.
   • During your appointment, you and an academic advisor will review your questionnaire and create a success plan.
   • Your registration hold will be removed.

Academic Probation Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Academic Suspension

Term GPA is below 2.00 and/or not passing at least 50% of attempted credits for three terms in a row when enrolled in four or more credits.

When you feel that you are ready to return to Clackamas Community College and can demonstrate how you plan to be successful and further your education, please apply for reinstatement on CCC's reinstatement application.

Applications should be submitted no later than 6 weeks prior to the term you wish to enroll. Applications received after this date may not be considered for enrollment the next term.

Request a prerequisite waiver for a class (if you have college credit from another college/university).