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International students receive academic advising and personal counseling services
from both the International Students office and the SCC Counseling Center. These
counseling services will help you achieve success in your academic program at SCC and
plan your academic future. They will also provide support as you adjust to living in Spokane.
These support services are provided whenever needed, from initial orientation all
the way through to your graduation. A close partnership with the advising staff
will help you to succeed at Spokane Community College.
Academic Advising
Proper academic planning will help you earn your degree faster.
International students at Spokane Community College will meet frequently with academic
advisors to discuss their career objectives and academic goals. SCC academic advisors
are faculty professionals holding master's degrees in counseling/guidance.
International students who will be entering the regular academic program at SCC
are first introduced to the academic advising staff during New Student Orientation.
Students will also meet with advisors periodically through the term to plan course
schedules for future terms.
- Not sure about your major? Visit the advising website for
tips and recommendations about selecting your major field of study.
- Are you planning to earn SCC's Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) and then
transfer to a university to complete your bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.)? Visit
the Transfer Advising Center
to learn how our expert advisors can help.
Personal Counseling
Counselors are available for a wide range of support and assistance - both academic
and personal. Counselors can assist in many ways:
- Helping students to identify their academic and career goals - and choosing
the right program to meet those goals
- Adjusting to life in Spokane can be difficult. Counselors can help with cultural
adjustment, homestay difficulties, stress management, test anxiety, relationship
difficulties, chemical abuse problems, and more.
- Major life transitions such as divorce, marriage, death, or grief counseling
- Academic problems such as time management, goal setting, and decision making
To make an appointment:
International students are also encouraged to contact the
Program Coordinator at Spokane Community College to
assist with any advising issues - either academic or personal.