Yes, assessments are $25 each but we also have a number of free assessments that can get you started on the career development process.

Any student can access counseling or advising online via the department Web sites.

Since we do not offer drop-in advising, please call the academic advisement center at 775-673-7062 to schedule an appointment with an advisor. During registration periods, especially May through August, appointments fill quickly and advisors may be booked out at least three to four weeks.

Students that are new to TMCC must register online for and attend a New Student Advisement Workshop to fulfill the mandatory advisement requirement. Workshop dates and times become available two to three weeks prior to each new registration period.

If you are having difficulty in a class, the first thing you should always do is meet with your instructor. However, if you are considering dropping the class, look into the resources that are available to you before making your decision. Dropping a class may affect your financial aid, your Veterans' benefits, and your progress towards graduation. Always do your research before dropping a class. Resources available include, but are not limited to:

• TLC (Tutoring and Learning Center) at TMCC staffs its inviting environment with well- trained tutors to help students become independent learners for academic success. Tutors are trained to create a positive learning experience, to clarify content and help students to attain higher academic achievement.
• The counseling center is also available to assist students with relationships and other personal issues that can interfere with normal day-to-day life.
• An emergency loan may be available through financial aid if you are enrolled in at least six credits and have paid for them and have a bona fide emergency during the school term related to educational expense.

Advisors can assist with:

• Exploring your options for educational programs
• Selecting a major
• Transfer procedures
• Class selection
• Credit overload
• Student education plans
• Reviewing graduation requirements
• Unofficial transcript evaluation
• Course substitutions

Counselors can assist with:

• Career counseling
• Career assessment interpretation
• Personal counseling
• Issues that may interfere with normal day-to-day life
• Crisis counseling
• Goal clarification
• Community resources
• Students on academic probation/disqualification
• Educational, career and personal development classes

Personal counseling, career counseling-including career interest assessments-and educational planning and advising are available. View our complete list of services.

New students - all new degree-seeking students are required to meet with an advisor through a New Student Advisement Workshop in order to be able to register for your first semester of classes. Once you have registered for classes, you are considered to be a continuing student.

Continuing students – Advisors are available to you year-round for all of your academic planning questions. If you have questions about which classes you should register for in the upcoming semester, plan to meet with an advisor prior to the start of registration or as early into the registration period as possible. Summer and fall registration begin every April, and Spring registration begins in November. Remember, advisement is by appointment only and during registration periods advisors may be booked out at least three weeks.

Anyone can meet with a counselor for career counseling and educational planning and are encouraged to do so prior to enrolling. Only TMCC students can utilize personal counseling services.