Advising
Advising is an integral part of your academic career. Effective academic advising cultivates learning and encourages inquiry. Academic Advising is an open dialogue about your academic plans and career goals. You should leave your advising appointment having learned more about how to successfully complete your academic journey.
Who is assigned an academic advisor?
- All degree seeking students both full and part-time.
When should I meet with my assigned advisor?
- Students should meet with an advisor on a regular basis throughout their academic career. We recommend two to three times a semester.
How do I schedule an appointment or can I see an advisor on a walk-in basis?
- Students may schedule an appointment using Navigate (app or desktop; see instructions below)
- Walk-In days are often available during the registration season. Check the advising website for days and times.
- Appointments are offered in-person, on Teams and by phone. Check the appointment details when scheduling your meeting time.
Advising Services
Summer 2026 Walk-In Advising Date May 22
Fall 2026 Walk-In Advising Dates
June
Magnolia - June 15
Blount - June 17
Hardin Valley - June 24
Strawberry - June 29
July
Magnolia - July 8
Hardin Valley - July 15
Blount - July 22
Strawberry - July 29
In order to manage the large demand often associated with walk-in registration days we will use a ticketing system at Hardin Valley.
Please call 865.694.6556 to verify we are still accepting students after 1:00 p.m.
New and Re-admit Students follow these steps:
- Once you have completed steps #1-#5 on the Enrollment Checklist, you are ready to schedule your advising appointment.
- To schedule an in-person or virtual appointment, use Navigate Student (mobile app or desktop version) to schedule an appointment. You will select Advising and then your Career Community. For example, if you are planning to major in Psychology, you would select “Psychology/Social Work.”
- Having trouble making an appointment contact us for assistance: advising@pstcc.edu or 865.694.6556.
- New students will be assigned an advisor after the 14th day of classes once the semester begins. The name of the advisor will be displayed on your myPellissippi page on the right hand side in your student alert box and on your Navigate page under “My Team”.
Contact Us
advising@pstcc.edu
Hardin Valley
Goins Administration building, room 123
865.694.6556
Blount County
865.981.5300
Magnolia Avenue
865.329.3100
Strawberry Plains
865.225.2300
