Academic Advising and Registration

Advising is vital to your success.

Academic advisors do just that. We help you make a plan that sees you through college, from your first day to graduation day. It is vital that you meet with your academic advisor. We don’t tell you what to do, we help you do what YOU want to do.

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How to get advised:

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Meet an Advisor in the Student Services Office

The Advising Center Counselor will discuss program/degree requirements, placement scores and work with you to create a 1st semester academic plan. You’ll learn about additional test preparation options and roadmaps to success.  The advising process (i.e., assignment of academic advisor, advising preparation, importance of advising, etc.) will be fully explained and you can get answers to any questions you may have.

Location: Building S – Student and Community Life Center
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Phone: 803.535.1224

Walk-ins are welcome.  If you prefer a specific time, please call to schedule an appointment.

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Schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor.

Contact your advisor to schedule an appointment.  Your faculty advisor’s name and email address are available through Self Service.

  • Login to Self Service.
  • Under Communication, select Who is My Advisor.

How to register for classes

Once you have met with your advisor, you can register for classes and make changes to your account in Self Service.  You can only make changes to your schedule before classes start.

Adding or dropping classes

If you need to add or drop a class, you can do so without penalty by the second day of 7- week classes or the end of the first week of a semester class.  If you drop a class, you are responsible for paying any non-refundable fees.  You must see your advisor to complete the Add/Drop process.

You can find more information on the Registrar’s page.

How-to Videos

We’ve made videos to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about registration.  

Reasons to meet with your advisor

  • To see about your grade in a class
  • To see your progression towards graduation
  • To add, drop, or withdraw from a class
  • To change your program of study
  • To learn about OCtech’s policies and procedures
  • To discuss your level of Academic Probation
  • To discuss job opportunities within your program
  • To discuss transferring to another college
  • To discuss class placement due to test scores
  • To set up e-plans in your OCtech Self Service account
  • To discuss options in taking a semester off of classes

Your faculty advisor’s name and email address is available through Self Service. 

  • Login to Self Service.
  • Under Communication, select Who is My Advisor.

Once you have located your Advisor on Self Service, you should be able to email your advisor asking for an appointment.  

It is your responsibility to email your advisor to schedule an advising appointment.

Print and review your program evaluation, and plan a tentative schedule for the upcoming semester.  Please review the how-to video under Student Resources for instructions on printing a program evaluation and searching for classes.

Yes.  All students must consult with their Faculty Advisor before they register for classes.  Advisors must approve classes in an educational plan on your Self Service account so you can register for them.  Make time for this meeting so you can discuss goals, progression of your degree, and any issues that you have been having so you can plan your schedule accordingly for the upcoming semester.

Meet with your Faculty Advisor early to register on time and avoid late fees.

Generally, no. One objective of advising is that the student build a relationship with his/her assigned academic advisor. However, there are circumstances that may require you to meet with another advisor within your program.

Most advisors will accept telephone calls or emails. Please check with your assigned advisor to determine their individual preference.

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