Advising & Career Services
At McLennan Community College, academic advising is more than choosing classes—it’s a partnership designed to help you build a path aligned with your goals, interests, and future. Our Advising and Career Services team is here to support you as you navigate college and make informed decisions about your education and career.
When & Why to See an Advisor
All degree-seeking MCC students are required to meet with an advisor to have their classes approved before registering. This requirement helps students avoid taking unnecessary courses, meet their TSI and prerequisite requirements, graduate sooner, get connected to the appropriate resources, and more.
Advising is especially helpful if you:
- Are new to college
- Are on academic probation or suspension (GPA below 2.0)
- Are getting close to graduation or planning to transfer to another college
- Are thinking about changing your major or academic program
New to MCC? Start with Highlander Prep
Before meeting with an advisor, complete the first step of Highlander Prep in Brightspace. This helps your advisor create the best schedule and plan for your first semester.
Ready to Connect? It's Easy!
You can meet with an advisor in person or virtually through Zoom.
Important: Before you meet with an advisor, please make sure you have submitted all required documents including your transcript(s), test scores, and shot record (immunization for bacterial meningitis).
In-Person Advising
Meet face-to-face with your advisor in the Student Services Building.
Virtual Advising
Connect with your advisor via Zoom — no office visit required.
Who's My Advisor
Not sure who your advisor is? Use the Advisor Guide to find your contact.
Advising Hours
Walk-ins are always welcome!
- Summer Hours: May 11th - Aug. 7th
- Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am-5 pm
- Fridays: Closed, except for July 10, on which we will be open 8 am-5 pm.
Important Notes:
- Every Wednesday from 8-9:30 am, advising is closed for the weekly staff meeting.
- Advising is not available when the MCC Campus is closed. See the Calendar for details.
- New Students: Plan to spend 45 minutes to 1 hour at your first meeting with an advisor.
Non-Degree Seeking, Summer-Only, or Minimester-Only Students
If you attend another college, such as Baylor, and want to take classes at MCC during the Winter Minimester, May Minimester, or Summer only, you may qualify as a Non-Degree Seeking student. To qualify, you must have attended another college during the previous long semester.
Non-Degree Seeking students do not need advisor approval. However, you must:
- Submit your most recent college transcript
- Meet all course prerequisites.
Need Advising Help?
- Degree-Seeking Students: View the Advisor Guide.
- Non-Degree Seeking Students: Contact Highlander Central in the Enrollment Services Center for advising questions, transcripts, waivers, and degree changes:
- Phone: 254-299-8622
- Email: highlandercentral@mclennan.edu
Need Help With Something Else?
Financial Aid: FAFSA, Pell Grants, work-study, or student loans, contact the Financial Aid office, on the second floor of the Administration building.
- Phone: 254-299-8698
- Email: financial_aid@mclennan.edu
Admissions: For help with transcripts, registration holds, or shot records, contact the Admissions Office in the Enrollment Services Center.
- Phone: 254-299-8628
- Email: studentadmissions@mclennan.edu
Contact
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours: May 11th - Aug. 7th
- Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am-5 pm
- Fridays: Closed
- On Wednesdays, from 8-9:30 am, advising is closed for the weekly staff meeting.