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Pathways Advising

Find Your Passion

TCC offers nearly 60 two-year degrees and certificates, and four Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. Browse through the degree pathways here at TCC and find out more about how to reach your academic and career goals.

Connect with your own pathways advisor by selecting an area that interest you in the section below.

image of student taking notesBusiness, Paralegal, and Technology

Degree pathways include: Accounting, Business Transfer, Business Applied Science, Networking & Cybersecurity, Paralegal, Applied Management Bachelors, and IT Bachelors.

Image of a female art student creating a sculptureCreative Arts, Literature, and Communication

Degree pathways include: Undecided, Associate of Arts Direct Transfer, Associates in General Studies, Art, Communications, Interdisciplinary Writing, Literature, Music, Spanish, and World Languages.

A student working in the early learning centerEducation, Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree pathways include: Anthropology, Education, Early Childhood Education, History, Human Services, Chemical Dependency, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

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Healthcare

Degree pathways include: Allied Health, Community Health Bachelors, DMS (Ultrasound), EMT, Health Information Technology, Health Information Management Bachelors, Invasive Cardio Therapy, Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Paramedic, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Billing, Medical Scribe, Pre-Medicine (includes Pre-Dental, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Pre-Vet).

Two students wear goggles and examine a measuring instrumentScience, Engineering, and Mathematics

Degree pathways include: Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical and Bioengineering, Computer Science, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Computer & Electrical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability/Science, Earth Science, Math, Materials Science, and Manufacturing Physics.

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Transfer to University of Washington Tacoma

This pathway includes a direct transfer to the University of Washington Tacoma with assistance from the TCC-to-UWT Transfer Advisor.

 

Undecided on a Major or Area of Study?

Consider utilizing the resources at TCC's Career Center!

Specialized Advising

General Inquiries

For general questions and inquiries, please reach out to the Advising Center and we will assist you.

 

Email: advising@jdzruiran.com

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Veteran and Military-Affiliated Advisor

Rick Souza

Advises service members, military veterans, and their families

Email: rsouza@jdzruiran.com

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Gig Harbor Advising

Melody Griggs

Advises all students attending TCC's Gig Harbor Campus

Email: mgriggs@jdzruiran.com

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Fall Quarter Academic Advising Hours

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm

Building 7, Advising Center

In-Person Drop-In Advising

Tuesdays and Wednesdays
9am - 10:30am and 2:30pm - 4pm

Building 7, Advising Center

Online Drop-In Advising

Tuesdays and Wednesdays
9am - 10:30am and 2:30pm - 4pm

Join Zoom Meeting*
To dial by phone, call 253-215-8782 and enter the Meeting ID: 881 182 0140

*Please note Zoom online drop in advising sessions will lock 15 minutes prior to the end of the session and no additional participants will be admitted.

Drop-in Advising sessions are designed to help with quick questions such as:

  • Class registration questions
  • General and what-if questions about enrollment and registration
  • Degree requirement questions
  • One-quarter plans
  • ctcLink questions
  • Student resource questions
  • Personal questions affecting academic success

Drop-in Advising is not intended for creating full education plans or addressing in-depth academic or personal concerns. If your needs go beyond what drop-in advising can offer, our advisors will assist you as much as possible and guide you on scheduling an appointment with your designated academic advisor, as well as connect you to other TCC resources as needed.

Contact Us!

 Contact Advising with any questions - we're here to help!

Email: advising@jdzruiran.com

If emailing, please be sure to include: your full name, your Student ID/ctcLink ID Number, and the program or area of study that you are interested in so we can best assist you.

Phone: 253-566-6091

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location: Building 7, Advising Center