Academic Advising and Education Planning

Complete New Student Steps 

Complete the new student steps: apply for admissions, Math/Writing Placement AND New Student Orientation before registering for classes. 

Get Ready to Register for Classes 

Watch the following five short videos (~11 minutes) to get prepared to register for your first term classes: 

1. Are You Ready to Register for Classes 
2. First-Term Advising 
3. How Many Credits Should I Take 
4. How to plan classes 
5. How to register for classes 

Meeting with an academic advisor

After completing your new student steps, you are welcome to meet with any of our Advisors, however, it’s best to meet with your assigned advisor based on your area of interest. To find your advisor, view the “who is my academic advisor?” section below.

Advising Appointments 

Meeting with an academic advisor is optional but can be beneficial if you have questions about class registration or need guidance on choosing classes.

Current students can schedule an in-person, phone or zoom appointment through Navigate with advisor. 

• During peak times, advising appointments are limited and advisors may be booked out 2-3 weeks, so plan ahead!
• If you're unable to find an available appointment, feel free to reach out to your advisor directly to see if they can help. (see “who is my academic advisor” section below)

  
  If you are not currently a student and have questions about admissions, financial aid, math/writing placement, and getting started at CCC, please reach out to the Admissions Center. To schedule an appointment with an advisor, contact advising directly at 503-594-3475 or advising@clackamas.edu.

Advising Drop-In Hours

Drop-in advising is available for students experiencing registration issues, needing assistance with adding or dropping classes, or having quick questions. Please note that drop-in advising operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so wait times may vary.

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  
• Wednesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
  Check in at the Wacheno Welcome desk on the first floor. 

• Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
• Check in at the Student Services desk on the first floor.

Appointment Reasons

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 (last name A-M) and PJ Martineau (last name N-Z)
• Creative Arts, Communication, and Humanities: Kirby Gleason
• Health Professions: Phil Reid 
• Industrial Technology and Auto: Jodi Stapleton
• Natural Resources: Kara Leonard
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM): Emily Melgoza (last name A-K) and Summer Baber (last name L-Z)
  
• 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

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

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 Warning 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.