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.
Business, Paralegal, and Technology
Degree pathways include: Accounting, Business Transfer, Business Applied Science, Networking & Cybersecurity, Paralegal, Applied Management Bachelors, and IT Bachelors.
Creative Arts, Literature, and CommunicationDegree pathways include: Undecided, Associate of Arts Direct Transfer, Associates in General Studies, Art, Communications, Interdisciplinary Writing, Literature, Music, Spanish, and World Languages.
Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Degree pathways include: Anthropology, Education, Early Childhood Education, History, Human Services, Chemical Dependency, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
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).
Science, 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.
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.
Veteran and Military-Affiliated Advisor
Rick Souza
Advises service members, military veterans, and their families
Book an AppointmentGig Harbor Advising
Melody Griggs
Advises all students attending TCC's Gig Harbor Campus
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@tacomacc.edu
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