top text
Academic advising at Paradise Valley Community College is an ongoing educational process that provides assistance in navigating the degree process and connects students to career pathways and resources across campus. Visiting with your advisor offers students an additional layer of support and guidance.
Below are seven reasons why academic advising is essential to your educational journey.
- Your advising appointment allows you to work with someone dedicated to your success.
- Get answers to questions about your major, career, or University transfer.
- Your academic advising appointment is a good time for you to make sure you are on track for timely graduation.
- Academic advisors can help you connect with various campus resources, which can help you be successful.
- Academic advisors love to celebrate your success this semester or provide ideas on how to get your academics back on track.
- Keeping a scheduled appointment is a professional expectation and now is a great time to start building that habit.
- Your academic advisor cares about you and helps you with your educational journey.
Are you new to college?
Please start by registering for Puma New Student Advisement. You’ll learn about degree requirements, receive academic advisement, enroll in classes, print your class schedule, learn more about campus resources, and more! Questions? Stop by the Welcome Desk in the KSC or call 602-787-7000.
Continuing & Transfer Students
Meet with your advisor:
- Chat with an Advisor: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm and Friday 8 am - 2 pm
- Walk-ins are available for slots not filled with appointments.
- Use the links below to make an appointment with your Advisor.
- Appointments are available: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm and Friday 8 am - 2 pm
All new and transfer students must enroll in FYE101 or FYE103. We recommend you enroll in your first semester.
Discover which one is right for you!
card set one
Before making an appointment, students must complete the mandatory PVCC online Nursing Information Session. If you have not completed it when you make an appointment your appointment will be cancelled.
Questions about the Nursing Assistant (NA) program? Email nursing@paradisevalley.edu instead of Elaine.
Before making an appointment, students must complete the mandatory PVCC online Nursing Information Session. If you have not completed it when you make an appointment your appointment will be cancelled.
Questions about the Nursing Assistant (NA) program? Email nursing@paradisevalley.edu instead of Violet.
* Kristin also advises for Pre-Professional Programs such as Dental, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, and Veterinary.
*Emily also advises first and second-semester Biological Sciences students in the STEM FOI. Students in their third or fourth semester should meet with Kristin Bennes.