{"id":86,"date":"2025-08-07T17:16:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/advising\/?page_id=86"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T18:07:35","slug":"advisors-success-coaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/advising\/faqs\/advisors-success-coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Advising & Success Coaching"},"content":{"rendered":"

Students can request a new advisor at any point in MyGCC\u2014the Advising Center will do our best to accommodate your request.<\/p>\n

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Faculty Advisors<\/h2>\n

Faculty advisors help you make the most of your college experience. They\u2019ll guide you in planning classes, exploring academic, transfer and career options. Think of your advisor as an mentor and ally who their to provide academic guidance and support during your time at GCC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Success Coaches<\/h2>\n

Your success coach works with you one-on-one to set goals, stay organized and find the resources you need to thrive. Taking a holistic approach, focused on academics, wellbeing and balance, they\u2019ll help you stay motivated, build confidence and reach your goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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<\/span>Find Your Advisor<\/div>
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Students enrolled in a degree or certificate program are assigned to a faculty advisor based on their major. Many students are also assigned a success coach or academic advisor. Advisor assignments are typically completed during the first week of your first semester. Until then, all students are welcome in the Advising Center.<\/p>\n

Non-matriculated students, meaning students who are not enrolled in a degree or certificate program but are taking GCC classes, are advised by Advising Center staff. Any advisor in the office can help!<\/p>\n