Academic FAQ

The role of academic advisement is to define and shape academic plans to meet your educational goals. Academic advisors will assist students in goal setting, devising academic development plans and selection of classes. The academic advisor is also prepared to inform you on academic options as well as provide direction in various career choices. There are academic advisors on staff with certain specialties to assist the student in specified academic programs such as nursing or business career options.

An educational goal needs a plan to complete and achieve that goal. The role of academic advisement is to define and shape academic plans to meet your educational goals. Academic advisors will assist students in goal setting, devising academic development plans and selection of classes. The academic advisor is also prepared to inform you on academic options as well as provide direction in various career choices. There are academic advisors on staff with certain specialties to assist the student in specified academic programs such as nursing or business career options.

The academic advisors assist in creating a plan according to your needs and educational goals to keep you on track for graduation. You should schedule one or two visits with an academic advisor every semester to maintain your educational plan.

The most important aspect is to come with questions about your academic and career goals or any area relating to enhancing your college experience. Please be prepared for your advisement visit with your college transcripts, test scores and checksheets assist the academic advisor in devising your academic plan.

Don’t forget to check your Advising Notes in your Student Center. Advising Notes is a tool where you and your academic advisor can use to communicate with each other. Your advisor can record notes about your advising appointments and send you attachments, and you can respond!

To access your Advising Notes, complete the following steps:

1. Log in to your Student Center.
2. Click on the Academic Progress tile.
3. My Advising Notes will automatically appear on the screen if there are any associated with your account.
4. Click on the View Note icon.
5. Students can reply to the note by clicking the blue Update Note button in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

If you are planning to transfer to a state university (University of Arizona, Arizona State University or Northern Arizona University), you can refer to the Course Equivalency Guide by visiting www.AZtransfer.com. If you wish to transfer to an out of state 4-year college/university, it is recommended that you consult an advisor of the college/university you plan on attending. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please call the advisement center at (602) 285-7777

It is required to have 12 or more credits to be designated as a full-time student.

Evaluation of Official Transcripts

Contact all colleges/universities to request an Official transcript to be mailed or sent electronically to:
Phoenix College 
Attention: Admissions Office
1202 W. Thomas Rd. 
Phoenix, AZ 85013

*Please note: A hand-carried official transcript cannot be accept for an official evaluation