Academic Counseling

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    Academic planning and support services are available to both student and community members through CAPS. Services include:

    In addition, the center maintains a computer lab, study/tutoring space, a computer training lab, and testing rooms. Students are encouraged to visit the Center for Academic Planning and Support during their first week of classes to familiarize themselves with CAPS services and staff. CAPS services are free of charge to students enrolled in credit-bearing courses. Community members may access the Center and its services through the purchase of a Community Access Card.

    Hours of Operation*:

    Monday - Thursday8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    Friday8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Saturday8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.**
    • *Hours may vary during the summer semester and/or when classes are not in session.
    • **Fall and Spring semesters only.
    • Weekly hours are posted at the start of each semester.

    Academic Counseling

    CAPS advisors work with students at any point in their program in developing academic skills and strategies, as well as organizational and other life management techniques. Specialty advising is available in the areas listed below, and students may work collaboratively with faculty and CAPS advisors around these topics. When appropriate, students are referred to outside agencies for further assistance.

    Academic Advising

    The goal of advising is to assist students in creating academic plans that will help them achieve their educational goals. Through conversation, assessment, goal setting, and strategic planning, students are empowered to create academic schedules that reflect their interests, skills, and obligations to family, work, and/or community. The process of advising at Great Bay Community College is characterized by communication and connection between the student and his/her advisor. Through a mutual exchange of questions and information, students and advisors share ideas and generate solutions. The advisor-advisee relationship is potentially one of the most significant partnerships a student will experience while at Great Bay. Students are encouraged at all times to seek out their advisor to ask questions, share concerns, get help, plan for the future, or simply to "check-in".

    New students, regardless of discipline, work with the Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) in completing the placement testing and registration process for their first semester. Advising Sessions provide valuable information about college expectations, resources, and developing schedules. Returning students work with their faculty advisor(s) and, in some cases, the Advising Center. During the first 6 weeks of the semester, new students are encouraged to make an appointment with their program advisor to talk about their interests, progress and adjustment to college.

    For more information or to schedule an appointment contact:

    Tracy Young, Receptionist
    • Summer Hours (5/11/12-8/5/12*)
    • Monday - Thursday 8am - 7pm
    • Friday 8am - 4pm
    • Closed Saturdays and Sundays
    • The college will be closed 5/28 and 7/4*
    • *check www.greatbay.edu for special, expanded hours 8/6/12 through 9/7/12
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