Career and Academic Planning Services (CAPS) Appointments
August Appointments
During August, CAPS will be offering In-Person Walk-In Advising or Virtual Walk-In Advising, no appointments will be available. For more information, please see the details below.
We kindly recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before our closing time to ensure you receive the optimal advising experience.
August Hours:
Monday & Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday*: 8:30am-4:30pm
Virtual Walk-In for Quick Questions (via Zoom) - Click to join. The link will only be active during the hours shown below:
Monday & Thursday: 3:00pm-5:00pm - Starting August 1.
Tuesday & Wednesday: 2:00pm-4:00pm - Starting August 1.
*Note: There will be a New to College Compass Day event on Friday, August 8 and walk-in advising will end at 2pm.
Appointment Scheduling
Note – During peak advising months of August & January only Drop-In Advising is available.
Current and returning FCC students as well as incoming transfer students should make an appointment with their assigned advisor. Students are assigned to advisors by major.
If you are a degree-seeking student but listed as Courses of Interest, advising staff are available to assist you in clarifying your career and academic goals and updating the major on file to reflect these goals.
Dual Enrollment (Open Campus), Early College and Under 16 students need to schedule with their assigned advisors which can be found on the Dual Enrollment Website.
All students who are new to college, including previous dual enrollment students, should review Orientation information, before scheduling an appointment with an advisor.
To schedule an appointment, find your assigned advisor based off your academic major.
School of Arts & Humanities
English, Communications & Language Career Community
Advising for students majoring in Arts & Humanities, Communication, Mass Communication, American Sign Language, American Sign Language Interpreter Preparation, and English.
General Studies
Advising for students majoring in General Studies.
Visual & Performing Arts Career Community
Advising for students majoring in Audio Production, Graphic Design, Art, Music, and Theatre.
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School of Biological, Physical, and Health Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Career Community
Advising for students majoring in Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, and STEM A.S..
Health Professions Career Community
Advising for students majoring in Health Sciences, Exercise Science, Public Health Science, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology.
School of Technology, Trades, Business, and Hospitality
Business, Hospitality & Culinary Career Community
Advising for students majoring in Accounting, Baking & Pastry Arts, Business Administration, Business Management, Culinary Arts & Supervision, and Hospitality Management.
Technology, Trades, Engineering, and Math Career Community
Advising for students majoring in Building Trades (Electrical, HVAC, and Welding), Computer Aided Design, and Construction Management Technology.
Advising for students majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Specialist, and STEM Technology A.A.S.
School of Public Service, Social Science, Education
Legal and Public Safety Career Community
Advising for students majoring in Emergency Management, Paralegal, Police Science, Fire Service Administration, National Security & Intelligence, and Public Safety.
Advising for students majoring in Criminal Justice
Social Sciences and Education Career Community
Advising for students majoring in Addictions Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, Social Sciences, History, and Sociology.
Advising for students majoring in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education, Education, and Secondary Education (Math, English, or Spanish).