New Student Advising
Completing Advising/Academic Planning is required of all students who have never attended college, or attended while in high school, and who plan to earn an Associate Degree, or transfer to a four-year college. Advising is also strongly recommended for returning students and students transferring to SBCC from another institution. Students transferring from other colleges or universities should confirm that their official college transcripts are on file with the Admissions & Records Office prior to meeting with a counselor or should bring unofficial copies to the advising session. At Academic Advising/Planning, we will assist you in:
- Learning about SBCC degree requirements
- Learning about Transfer requirements
- Choosing appropriate courses to meet your educational goal
- Interpreting English and math assessment test results
- Understanding pre-requisites and skills advisories
- Understanding registration procedures
- Developing a first semester course schedule that considers your educational goals, study skills, work and personal responsibilities.
For Spring 2010 registration complete one of the options below:
Option 1. On-Campus New Student Academic Advising Part 1 Sessions
All Academic Advising sessions take place in a computer lab on the SBCC campus and reservations are required. Space is limited at the sessions. Before you attend Academic Advising, you must take your assessment exams and complete Orientation. Bring your assessment results and Pipeline username and password to the session.
For new spring 2010 students, Academic Advising Part 1 Sessions begin in December. Reservations will accepted no more than two weeks in advance of a session. Click here to sign up for On-Campus Group Advising.
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
| Tuesday | Dec. 1st | 11:30-2 | H-328 |
| Friday | Dec. 4th | 11:30-2 | H-328 |
| Wednesday | Dec. 9th | 11:30-2 | H-328 |
| Wednesday | Jan. 6th | 11:30-2 | H-328 |
| Tuesday | Jan. 12th | 5-7:30 | H-328 |
| Thursday | Jan. 14th | 11:30-2 | H-328 |
| Wednesday | Jan. 20th | 11:30-2 | H-328 |
| Friday | Jan. 22nd | 11:30-2 | H-328 |
| Friday | Jan. 29th | 11:30-2 | TBA |
| Friday | Feb. 5th | 11:30-2 | TBA |
Option 2. Online New Student Academic Advising Part 1
Online advising is available to new-to-college students who have completed online orientation. The session takes approximately one and a half hours. This site will assist you in the development of a first semester course plan, so you are strongly recommended to take personal notes as your review it. It is also recommended that you have your assessment results available. You will need to complete the program in one sitting, so that we may remove your registration hold. Click here for online first-semester planning and advising.
Option 3. Santa Barbara Area High School New Student Orientation & Academic Advising Part 1 (Summer/Fall 2010 registration only)
If you live in the Santa Barbara area, you may attend an on-campus Orientation & Advising combination program in May. This is coordinated by the high school and is for local high school students beginning in fall semester only.
Option 4. New Student Individual Advising Session
New transfer students and returning students may meet with an academic counselor on a walk-in basis during regular service hours.
Option 5. Other Advising Options for New Students
Students who live out-of-area and are enrolling in online courses only, or students who work full-time Monday through Friday and are unable to come to campus during normal service hours may contact the Academic Counseling Center for other options to complete the advising requirement or to make special arrangements for advising assistance at 805-965-0581 ext. 2285 or askme@sbcc.edu.
In-person service hours effective August 24, 2009 are:
Monday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
