Atlantic Cape Community College Advising Team will schedule individual advising and registration appointments by phone, online, in person, or email. It is our mission to ensure that you have a positive advising appointment with our dedicated staff. A staff member will confirm your appointment.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Schedule an appointment with a Student Service Navigator (Advisor). See list below.
Not sure who your Navigator is? Schedule an appointment with a Navigator from the campus of your choosing or submit an appointment request below and you'll be contacted.
Academic Planning
Effective academic planning and course selection are critical factors leading to student success. Therefore, students who have less than 13 credits are required to meet with Academic Advisor to discuss their Program of Study and plan their semester courses. No appointment is necessary. A valid photo ID is required when you are on any Atlantic Cape campus.
We assist students with: Academic Advisement; Course and degree planning; Class Registration; Career Advisement; Transfer Advisement; Stockton Transfer Pathways; Veterans Advisement; Athlete Advisement; NJ Stars Advisement; Work-study and co-op assignments; Time Management and test taking skills, and much more!
Do you have quick questions such as: Does my schedule look correct? Can you tell me what classes I need to take? I am on academic probation; how do I register? I want to change my major, what is the process? I need a copy of my schedule; can you help me? E-mail us at: advising@atlantic.edu Be sure to use your Buccaneer email address. We will respond to you during regular business hours (M-F 9a-4:30p).
Schedule an appointment with a Student Navigator using their personal scheduling link above. Select an appointment that works for you. If you use the general appointment request link, please submit just onerequest at a time, as we will reach out to you as soon as possible (M-Th throughout the summer). If you don't want to wait, stop by any Atlantic Cape campus during regular business hours with a valid photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome!
Waitlists: If a course you need to register for is full, you may select the waitlist for the section. If a seat becomes available, the system will generate an email that will be sent to your @buccaneer.atlantic.edu account. You will have 24 hours to claim the seat from the time of receipt of the email. Please check your email often if you waitlist for a course.
Students are highly encouraged to meet with their assigned or Faculty Advisors. You can contact your Faculty Advisors via email or call Academic Affairs at (609) 343-4909. An assistant will help you choose a faculty advisor that best matches your needs.
Program of Study
To select, add or change your Program of study at Atlantic Cape, please print the form and submit it to the Career and Academic Planning Offices at any of our three campus locations.
You may also request to select, add or change your Program of Study by email at advising@atlantic.edu
Requesting a Faculty Advisor
A faculty advisor may be requested based on your Program of Study. Faculty advisor information. Appointments for advisement sessions should be made directly with the Faculty member; call Academic Affairs at (609) 343-4909 for more information.
Upcoming Academic Advising Events
In-Person Events
Advising, program review and planning, & registration are available in person or virtually year round. Don't wait to get the classes and instructors you want! Schedule your appointment now or join us in person on any Atlantic Cape Campus. No appointment needed. Photo ID required.
10/6/22STEM Building 1stfloor lobby.Pop-Up:Advising through your self-service (All majors)
10/10/22: 11a.m - 2p.m. A-BuildingPop-Up:Advising through your self-service(Liberal Arts/General Studies majors)
10/11/22: 9a.m - 12p.m. A-BuildingPop-Up:Advising through your self-service(Humanities degree majors)
10/31/22 11a-1p STEM Building 1stfloor lobbyPop-Up:Advising through your self-service(STEM degree majors)
11/3/22 2-4p J-lobby near Bookstore. Pop-Up: Advising & registeringthroughyour self-service (Business or Computer-related majors)
11/30/22 10a-12n J-lobby near Bookstore. Pop-Up: Advising & registering through your self-service (Social Science-related majors)
12/5/22 2-4p J-lobby near Bookstore. Pop-Up: Advising & registering through your self-service (All majors)
12/6/22 12-1p D-building lobby, near Library. Pop-Up: Advising & registering through your self-service (All majors)
12/7/22 1-3p D-building lobby, near Library. Pop-Up: Advising & registering through your self-service (All majors)
11/17/22 3-4p Virtual Pop-In: Plan & register through your Student Planner
12/8/22 10-11a Virtual Pop-in: Plan & register through your Student Planner
12/8/22 3-4p Virtual Pop-in: Plan & register through your Student Planner
12/19/22 1-2p Virtual Pop-In: Plan & register through your Student Planner
Advising Frequently Asked Questions
New students (with <13 completed credits) are required to meet with a Student Service Navigator (Advisor) before registering to ensure proper course selection for their declared major and career/educational goals. ALL students are encouraged to meet regularly (once or twice/year) with their Student Service Navigator (Advisor) for help with course selection, support services, transferring, or any other questions they may have.
When meeting to plan your degree or semester schedule make sure you've considered your major; what you want to take next; the format you prefer courses (in person on which campus, online/asynchronous, remote or hybrid); how many classes do you want to take so you can be successful (<12=PT & 12 or >=FT); what days/times are you available to attend classes; what are your plans after graduation; have you filed FAFSA and reviewed your required documents on your Self-Service student account? These are just some of the things we'll need to know to help you plan the a schedule that works for you.
Students are assigned both Student Service Navigators/Advisors as well as faculty advisors (based on declared major). This information is posted on the student's Self-Service student account. In addition, students in special programs (NJStars, EOF, Athletics, CFA, etc.) are assigned a program advisor/counselor. If you are unsure, contact Advising@atlantic.edu or 609-343-5621 for more information.
No, planned classes are not registered. This is a way for the student or advisor to lay out a tentative plan of action or schedule for a particular semester. Planned courses are not reserved or held for the student, nor do they need to be paid in advance.
Registration dates, as well as all academic dates, including drop/add, withdraw period, and refund periods are shown on the College's Academic Calendar.
Students may change their schedules in person on any Atlantic Cape campus (with valid photo ID) or through their Self-Service student planner. Changes are subject to: Course offerings for a particular semester, seat availability within a section, and pre-requisite requirements. Not all courses are offered every semester or at all campuses. Offerings vary, so check your student planner or meet with a Student Service Navigator/Advisor for assistance.
The major (and catalog year) shown on your Self-Service student account is considered your declared major. If you want to change your major to pursue a different career or degree, you may complete a change of program form or meet with your Student Service Navigator/Advisor for assistance. Degree and career goals are important in planning what major you want to pursue, as well as selecting the correct courses & course sequence for the major. If you are not sure what you want to pursue, use our Career Resources and discuss this with your Advisor.
Once you have registered for classes, you'll need to follow up by ordering course materials, confirming financial aid or payment is complete, and log into your Blackboard account at the start of the semester to view the syllabus & course assignment schedule. You'll also need to make sure you attend class as expected and allot time for homework and study time!
Use your course schedule showing subject, course number and section number (eg. COMM 120 OL06) to search for and buy course materials via the Follett Bookstorewebsite. You'll see the options available (rent, buy, new, used, digital) & prices. Math courses will require an access code which is used to access the digital textbook and other course materials.
Log into your Self-service* student planner. View My account to see charges, credits or balance due (if applicable), or make a payment. View My account to see charges, credits or balance due (if applicable), or make a payment. CheckFinancial Aid Account Informationthen required documents to see if there are additional institutional forms we need completed in order to determine your eligibility. If there are forms needed, they must be completed,hand-signedand either uploaded to your self-service account or emailed tofinaid@atlantic.edubefore eligibility may be determined or any potential funds may be awarded.
Classes will be available via Blackboard . Your username is your student ID# and password is your 6-digit date of birth. You should have access to your Blackboard the Friday prior to the start of class. The first thing to do once you log in is to take a look around at each class, read the course information and syllabus (Downloading & save the syllabus for each class). We suggest you access Blackboard on a tablet, laptop or pc. If you use the Blackboard Learn app, some functions may not be accessible.
View the tutoring schedules for the semester & set up tutoring appointments early on, to head off any difficulties. Besides, it's FREE!
Parental Roles in College
Parents are accustomed to playing an active role in their student’s education. We encourage parents and other family & friends in supporting their students. However, in the college setting parental roles change because the student has entered post secondary education. The college student is considered an adult in the eyes of the law. Parents are welcome to accompany the student when meeting with a Student Success Navigator (Advisor) or another College office, if they are invited by the student. Please note, by law (FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) we need the approval from the student to release any information to the parents. Students may add a parent as a proxy via their Self-Service student account. The proxy is a designated person the student allows to have access to specific student information, for a specified period of time. This then allows the proxy to log into the student's Self-service account to access that particular information.
