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Welcome to Pierce College Advising and Advocacy!

Advising Appointments

Our Advising Mission

Partnering with students and our local community to remove systemic barriers to education and create a learning environment where all students thrive and achieve their learning and career goals.

Our Advising Philosophy and Outcomes

In Pierce College Advising and Advocacy, we L.O.V.E. (Listen, Observe, Value/Validate, Embrace) our students to success. We care about your wellbeing as feeling, sensing, and thinking people. Through interaction with a student success network, it is our hope that you enjoy the following experience at Pierce College: 

  • Feel a sense of belonging and see yourself as a member of the Pierce College community.
  • Engage in diverse learning experiences that broaden your perspective about the world and others and prepare you for new experiences after Pierce College.
  • Feel connection to a career pathway that aligns with your personality and passion.
  • Have a personal program map that is designed for you with tools that support program completion and career entry.
  • Feel connected to a holistic set of resources and a financial plan to ensure your success.
  • Take ownership of your educational and career goals with academic and professional skills necessary for success in college and career.
  • Feel encouraged and empowered to engage with your Student Success Network to ensure you are on track, working through challenges, and reaffirming commitment to your journey.

You can expect us:

  • To partner, dream, and design a career pathway with you
  • To honor your unique perspectives and identities
  • To connect you with people, resources, and tools that support your success

Resources

Get Started at Pierce College and Explore Your Career Interests

Connect to Your Pierce College Community

Your Campus Safety, Security and Incident Reporting

  • Campus Safety – Student I.D. cards, emergency notifications and response
  • Report of Concern – Incident reporting and reporting concerning, troublesome, or threatening behavior