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Academic Advising

As a student at CT State Community College, you're supported by two advisors. Your Guided Pathways Advisor will help you to develop and achieve your academic and career goals while your Faculty Advisor will work with you based on your program of study. Together they offer the support you need to succeed as a CT State student.

Guided Pathways Advising

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0:00 Hand writes "What is Guided Pathways Advising" on screen  What is Guided Pathways Advising?
0:03 Animation: hands cups  globe Guided Pathways Advising is an academic advising program focused on supporting
0:07 Animation: woman sits typing on laptop at desk with books on top. Arrow points to the right. Same woman pops up excited, with diploma next to her. you from start to finish at one of our twelve Connecticut Community Colleges.
0:13 Hand writes "How will it benefit you?" on screen How will it benefit you?
0:15 Animation: Students from different races and genders pop up on screen waving   All students will be assigned a Guided Pathways Advisor (GP Advisor) once they start college.
0:22 Animation: Advisor sits behind desk while student sits in yellow arm chair across from him. She smiles while he talks.    Your GP Advisor is committed to assisting you develop and achieve your academic and career goals.
0:28 Hand writes "What can my GP advisor do for me?" on screen  What can my GP Advisor do for me?
0:31 Animation: Same advisor as before talks to male student while typing on computer. Your GP Advisor is a dedicated professional whose primary goal is helping you achieve your academic and career goals.
0:36 Animation: Three people on screen. The one in the middle is the student those on the side are faculty and staff. They gesture to her, excited.     Together with faculty and staff they will guide you in:
0:41 Words being spoken shown on screen as a bulleted list. -Developing your academic and career plan. ---Selecting your program and courses.
-Completing your program of study.
-Transferring into a bachelor’s degree program.
-Exploring employment opportunities.
0:56 Animation: Worried female student sits in library while other students hang out in background. Female is visibly upset.    Struggling academically? Experiencing personal challenges? Need help navigating college?
1:00 Animation: Female student from previous scene pops into advisor's office chair. She still looks worried.  Reach out to your GP Advisor in-person or via telephone,
1:06 Animation: Student in different situations pop up- on phone, typing on laptop, video conferencing email, or videoconferencing. Whatever your unique circumstances,
1:10 Animation: Student is once again with her advisor but looks happy this time. when you need support, your GP Advisor will connect you with resources on and off campus.
1:16 Hand writes "How does GP Advising complement faculty advising?" on screen  How does GP Advising complement faculty advising?
1:20 Animation: female advisor and male student sit at conference table together talking. Another advisor slides in next to original advisor and both speak to student. Your GP Advisor will collaborate with your Faculty Advisor and others to support your goals and academic success throughout your entire time here. Your GP Advisor and Faculty Advisor are available to assist you from start to finish at a Connecticut Community College of your choice!
1:37 Animation: Students sit on the left side of the stage while advisors and college leader applaud them from right side of stage.   All students should be guided to success irrespective of the challenges you face.
1:41 Animation: Student surrounded by his GP and Faculty Advisor. Student high fives advisor on his right and then turns and high fives his advisor on the left.   We are here to help! Your success team, comprising your GP Advisor, Faculty Advisor,
1:47 Animation: other staff members join on screen and all clap for student while he cheers.   and key professional staff members are always here to support you in reaching your goals!
1:53 CT State logo To connect with your GP Advisor, visit your campus’ advising office or your college’s advising webpage.

All community college students, from initial registration to completion, are supported by Guided Pathways (GP) Advisors to establish academic and career goals, receive proactive and individualized academic and holistic supports that result in the timely and equitable completion of credentials that lead to employment, transfer, and family sustainable wages.

Guided Pathways Advising is a dynamic student-centered holistic approach grounded in student development and learning. GP Advisors align advising practices with the diverse and unique needs of each individual student in their caseload. GP Advisors advise, advocate, mentor, support, and coach their caseload to reach their individual goals.

About Guided Pathways Advising

How GP Advising Works

  • Upon registration all students (new and continuing) are assigned to a Guided Pathways (GP) Advisor based on their program or area of study.
  • GP Advising does not replace faculty/program advising. You are encouraged to connect with your Faculty Advisor based on your program of study and together they will support you in reaching your academic, transfer, and career goals.
  • To identify your advisors, you can visit Degree Works and your assigned advisors will be listed at the top of the page.

Your GP Advisor Can Help You:

  • Develop and achieve your academic and career goals
  • Support and collaborate with your faculty/program advisor
  • Discuss transfer opportunities
  • Encourage involvement with campus activities
  • Introduce you to community resources, both on and off campus
  • Help you connect with academic support services such tutoring and study skills
  • Empower you to become a self-advocate
  • Develop effective decision-making and problem-solving skills

Meet With Your GP Advisor

New Student: I've never attended another college or university after receiving my high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Welcome to CT State!

We're thrilled you've joined our community. The Accepted Students webpage provides essential information and next steps to ensure a smooth and successful enrollment process. 
 
Here are some items to pay close attention to:  

  • Apply and get accepted to CT State 
  • Log in to your myCTStateaccount
    Follow the
    myCTState login instructions if you need assistance 
  • Apply for FAFSA or AACTUS
    If you're applying for FAFSA, you must use federal school code 007635 on your 
    FAFSA. 
  • Submit placement documents
    Before meeting with a GP advisor, ensure placement documents are on file with the Admissions office: SAT/ACT scores, AP scores and/or high school transcripts.  
  • Upload SAT scores and high school transcripts to your application account
  • Please ensure any college transcripts are on file if you would like to transfer in college credit

Please note: An advisor may not be assigned to you in Degree Works upon acceptance but will be once you have registered for the upcoming semester. You're welcome to select an advising appointment with an advisor that supports your intended program of study (major). 

Continuing Student
I am currently enrolled and taking credit courses at CT State.

As a continuing student, you're encouraged to connect with your assigned GP advisor to prepare for registration and/or your faculty advisor/program coordinator to learn more about your degree path. To guarantee time with your assigned advisor, please schedule an appointment. Advisors can meet with you in person, virtually or over the phone. Refer to your home campus for specific drop-in advising hours.  

Your advisor is listed on your Degree Works audit.  

  • To meet with your Guided Pathways Advisor, find your home campus and make an appointment
  • To meet with your Faculty Advisor, please use the email listed in Degree Works

    *If you can't locate your advisor, contact your home campus Guided Pathways Advising office

    Transfer Student
    I've attended another college or university, outside of the 12 community college campuses in Connecticut, after receiving my high school diploma.

    We're thrilled to have you join our community. The Accepted Students webpage provides you with essential information and next steps to ensure a smooth and successful enrollment process. 
     
    Here are some items to pay close attention to:  

    • Apply and get Accepted to CT State 
    • Log in to your myCTStateaccount
      Follow the myCTState login instructions if you need assistance.
    • Apply for FAFSA or AACTUS
      If you are applying for FAFSA, you must use federal school code 007635 on your  FAFSA. 
    • Submit official college transcripts
      Transfer and readmitted students should submit an official transcript from any other college(s) and universities attended and must be accepted or enrolled at CT State to complete a transcript evaluation. If you have any questions, please contact your assigned Transfer Credit Evaluator here.
    • Submit placement documents
      Before meeting with a GP advisor, ensure placement documents are on file with the Admissions office: SAT/ACT scores, AP scores and/or high school transcripts.  
    • Upload SAT scores and high school transcripts to your application account

      Please Note:

      • We encourage you to meet with a GP advisor who is assigned to your declared program of study.
      • Unofficial transcripts can be used to verify prerequisites but if you are planning on transferring in credit, please request official transcripts to be evaluated. If you don't have an evaluated transcript(s) or an unofficial transcript to present to the advisor for your advising session, we may be limited in how we can assist you with advising and registration.
      • *If you can't locate your advisor, contact your home campus Guided Pathways Advising office.
      Readmit Student
      I have attended one of the 12 CT community colleges or CT State but have not been enrolled for two or more years.

      Here are some items to pay close attention to:

      • Reapply or reactivate your account at CT State
      • Log in to your account
        Follow the
        myCTState login instructions if you need assistance.
      • Apply for FAFSA or AACTUS
        If you are applying for FAFSA, you must use federal school code 007635 on your  FAFSA.
      • Submit placement documents
        Before meeting with a GP advisor, ensure placement documents are on file with the Admissions office: SAT/ACT scores, AP scores and/or high school transcripts.  
      • Upload SAT scores and high school transcripts to your application account
      • Submit official college transcripts
        Transfer and readmitted students should submit an official transcript from any other college(s) and universities attended and must be accepted or enrolled at CT State to complete a transcript evaluation. 
      • If you have any questions, please contact your assigned Transfer Credit Evaluator here.
      • Students who attended one of the original CT Community Colleges prior to fall 2023 need to request an official transcript from the legacy college (ex. Manchester Community College or Gateway Community College) through the Parchment Service.

      Please Note:

      • We encourage you to meet with a GP advisor who is assigned to your declared program of study.
      • Unofficial transcripts can be used to verify prerequisites but if you are planning on transferring in credit, please request official transcripts to be evaluated. If you don't have an evaluated transcript(s) or an unofficial transcript to present to the advisor for your advising session, we may be limited in how we can assist you with advising and registration.
      • *If you can't locate your advisor, contact your home campus Guided Pathways Advising office.
      Guest (Visiting) Student
      I'm not planning on graduating, just taking a few courses.

      We are excited to have you here with us and are eager to help you embark on this journey.

      Before registering for a course, visiting students must:

        Please Note: 

        • Unofficial copies of your college and/or high school transcript(s) from all your institutions previously attended will be needed to verify prerequisites and placement. You do not need to submit official transcripts to CT State to register for classes.  
        • If you plan to transfer your credits to another college or university, you'll need to request an official transcript from CT State.  

          Find Your GP Advisor

          Choose your home campus from the list above for further information about connecting with your advisor. You may also visit DegreeWorks to find your GP advisor by logging in to myCTState and selecting “Access Degree Works.” Your advisor will be listed at the top of the page.

          Asnuntuck Campus Advising

          Location

          CASA Suite, Room 111 

          Hours

          Monday-Friday
          8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 

          Make an Advising Appointment

          Capital Campus Advising

          Location

          Suite 316 (third floor)

          Contact

          Hours

          Monday and Wednesday
          8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (By appointment only)

          Tuesday and Thursday
          8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Walk-ins only, no appointment needed)

          Friday
          8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Virtual and phone appointments only)

          Make an Advising Appointment

          Leadership and Mentoring Programs

          Gateway Campus Advising

          Location

          Room N213
          20 Church Street
          New Haven, CT 06510

          Contact

          Hours

          • Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.
            8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
          • Wednesday
            8 a.m.–6 p.m.
          • Last appointment at 5:30 p.m.

          Drop-In Advising Hours

          • By Advisor: Check your email for your advisor’s walk-in schedule.

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              Office Closures

              • Friday, March 13: 1–3 p.m.
              • Every first Wednesday of the month: 2:30–4 p.m. (All-staff meeting)

              Make an Advising Appointment

              *Please note that the "Non-Degree/Visiting Students" link is not meant for High School Partnership (HSP) students. HSP students, please contact our office at: 203-285-2090.

              Housatonic Campus Advising

              Location

              Lafayette Hall Room 112

              Contact

              Hours

              Monday-Thursday
              8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.*
              Friday
              8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
              *Evening hours available daily upon appointment

              Make an Advising Appointment

              Manchester Campus Advising

              Hours

              Office Hours
              Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

              Current Drop-In Hours
              Starting Monday, February 2, 2026
              Mondays and Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
              Wednesdays and Thursdays: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

              Extended hours through 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Advisor availability on Thursday evenings is limited, please speak with your advisor directly to inquire about their availability.

              The Advising Office will be soft closed on Friday, March 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. due to the ACME Advising Summit. There will be no advising appointments or advising support available during this time. Students may make general inquires and receive assistance in making an advising appointment via our front desk.

              Location

              SSC L108

              Contact

              Make an Advising Appointment

              Middlesex Campus Advising

              Hours

              Middletown Campus

              Office Hours

              • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
              • Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
              • Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

              Drop-In Advising Hours

              • Monday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
              • Tuesday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.
              • Thursday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

              April Peak Advising Drop-In Hours

              • April 1-April 10: drop-in only hours (no appointments) 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
              • Extended Hours: Tuesday, April 7: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

              Meriden Campus (Platt High School)

              • Monday: 3-7 p.m. (through March 30)
              • Tuesday: 3-7 p.m. (March 31 through May 5)

              *Please connect with the Platt coordinator to schedule a time to meet with the advisors.

              Location

              Founders Hall, Room 132

              Contact

              Make an Advising Appointment

              Naugatuck Valley Campus Advising

              Waterbury Campus Location

              750 Chase Pkwy
              Waterbury, CT 06708

              We offer three Guided Pathways Advising Centers. Each center is dedicated to specific areas of study with advisors to help navigate your first class to graduation.

              Ekstrom Hall | E500
              Business and Professional Studies, Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts
              Kinney Hall | K520
              Liberal Arts and Education, Business, Math and Science, and Human Services
              Founders Hall | F217-234
              Nursing and Health Careers

              Hours

              Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
              8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
              Wednesday
              8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

              Contact

              Phone: 203-575-8025
              Email: NV-GuidedPathways-Dept@ctstate.edu
              Fax: 203-596-8610

              Danbury Campus Location

              190 Main St
              Danbury, CT 06810

              Guided Pathways Advising provides centralized academic support to help students explore all areas of study. Advisors will guide students throughout their academic journey. We look forward to meeting you!

              Danbury Campus | D304
              All degree and certificate programs

              Hours

              Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
              8 a.m.-5 p.m.
              Friday
              8 a.m.-4 p.m.

              Contact

              Phone: 203-437-9699
              Email: NV-DanburyAdvising@ctstate.edu 
              Fax: 203-798-9682

              Make an Advising Appointment

              Northwestern Campus Advising

              Location

              Greenwoods Building, Room 208
              119 N. Main Street
              Winsted, CT 06098

              Hours

              Monday-Friday
              8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

              Make an Advising Appointment

              Norwalk Campus Advising

              Location

              • E 102: Guided Pathways East

              Contact

              Phone: 203-857-7033
              Email:
              nk-gpadvising@ctstate.edu

              New Students are strongly encouraged to fill out their new student assessment prior to attending their new student advising session.

              CT State Norwalk PAW Workshop Assessment for English/Math/ESL Placement

              Hours

              Monday - Thursday
              9 a.m.–5 p.m.

              Friday
              9 a.m.-4 p.m.

              Make an Advising Appointment

              Quinebaug Valley Campus Advising

              Location and Hours

              Danielson Campus (Main Campus)

              742 Upper Maple St.
              Danielson, CT 06239

              Student Success Center, Room C127

              Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
              Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
              Evening hours are provided per request and available in August and January for upcoming semesters

              Willimantic Campus

              729 Main St.
              Willimantic, CT 06226

              Willimantic campus advising hours vary by Guided Pathways Advisor. Please check appointment links. If your advisor is not listed for the Willimantic location and you prefer to meet in that location, please contact your assigned Guided Pathways Advisor to request an appointment in Willimantic. We will do our best to accommodate individual requests.

              Make an Advising Appointment

              Make an Manufacturing Appointment

              Manufacturing students should contact Jodi Clark for an advising appointment by emailing jodi.clark@ctstate.edu or calling (860) 932-4128.

              Three Rivers Campus Advising

              Location

              Room A-113
              See Map

              Contact

              Hours

              Monday – Thursday
              8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 

              Friday
              8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 

              Hours are subject to change based on advisor availability. 

              Appointments are strongly encouraged, especially for detailed questions or academic planning.

              Drop-in assistance is available daily for quick service and immediate needs. The last student will be taken 30 minutes before closing.

               

              Tunxis Campus Advising

              Location

              Bidstrup Hall
              See Map

              Contact

              Hours

              Monday  8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
              Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
              Friday
              8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

              Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment for detailed advising questions and assistance. Drop-In Advising is available for quick (less than 10 minute) questions.

              DROP-IN ADVISING HOURS
              Monday 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
              Tuesday
              2 p.m.–4 p.m.
              Wed.
              10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
              Thursday 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
              Friday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

              Faculty Advising

              Faculty Advisors work with you based on your program of study. This close working relationship allows for a personalized approach to advising based on your situation, personal and professional goals, and your Faculty Advisor's intricate knowledge of your program of study. Faculty Advisors are typically assigned once a student has matriculated into a program and it's recommended that you meet with your Faculty Advisor early in your academic journey. To find your faculty advisor, log into myCTState and navigate to the Degree Works section where you'll see advisors listed. 

              Last updated: April 7, 2026 | 4:30 pm