Academic Advising
Happy Holidays! HCTC will be closed for holiday break from December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026, but we are still here for you!
Have advising questions over break?
During HCTC’s holiday break, advisors will be available to virtually meet with you to assist in registration for the Spring 2026 semester.
Virtual meetings are available December 22, 23, 26, 29, and 30; and January 2, from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 6:00 p.m. Also, January 1, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Spring 2026 courses now available on our Class Schedules page.
Book a virtual appointment with one of the holiday break advisors.
Email brief questions and follow-up to hctc-advisinghelp@kctcs.edu.
Interested in attending HCTC? Apply today! Want more information? Fill out the Student Information Request Form.
Need a transcript? Place your transcript order, and the registrar will send it out on January 6, 2026.
If you still have questions, the KCTCS Student Services Center is available 24/7/365.
The Advising Process and Your Advisor
The Advising process is an integral part of your academic success and helps to ensure that you stay on your educational pathway. Whether your goal is to get an associate's degree and transfer or to take a few classes, advisors are here to help you achieve your academic goals. Academic advisors are available at each HCTC campus (on campus) and through email and virtual advising sessions. Advisors can assist you with a variety of academic services including degree planning, class registration, career and transfer advising, referral of campus and community resources, add/drop/withdrawal process, and graduation processes. Each student is assigned an advisor upon enrollment and listed in the student center on .
Contact us with any questions you may have.
Registration Resources
Once students have completed the admissions and advising process, the next step is registration. Students should be aware of registration options, course formats, payment procedures and deadlines.
