2010-2011 Student Handbook - Collin College

Student Services
5.1 Academic Advising
Academic advising is a continual process and an integral component of each
student’s success at Collin College. Any student interested in talking with an advisor
should contact the Academic Advising Department located within the Student
Development Center. New students are given the opportunity to be advised through
the Academic Advising Department prior to their first registration at Collin
College.
Students are also strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor each
semester to evaluate their academic progress. Academic advisors and their phone
numbers are listed by instructional division in the college catalog. Academic
advising at each campus offers:
• Advising for the Student Success Program (SSP)
• Assistance in establishing a degree plan
• Assistance in selecting a field of study
• Assistance with registration and adjustment to college
• Facts about classes and programs
• Preparation for online registration
• Procedures for dropping a class, appealing grades, registration, etc.
• Transfer information on four-year institutions
• Unofficial transcript evaluation
5.2 Accommodations at Collin County for Equal Support Services
(ACCESS)
Specialized services and academic accommodations are available for students with
a documented disability. The law requires that students must self-identify to the
ACCESS Office and provide required current documentation to that department.
Only documentation from a licensed professional (psychologist, diagnostician, or
physician) is acceptable. The report must be current; on official letterhead; include
the name and title of the person completing the report; their telephone number,
address, and signature; the specific diagnosis; and the projected duration of the
condition. Students seeking accommodations should contact the ACCESS Office
at least one (1) month before the services are needed. Services are available for
students at all campus locations.
It is the student’s responsibility to pick up their accommodations letter each
semester to receive requested accommodations. Students should contact their
ACCESS advisor immediately if they are having difficulty in their classes or having
problems with their requested accommodations. Students must schedule special
testing arrangements with ACCESS at least 2-5 days in advance, due to limited
space. Students must take exams on the campus for which they are enrolled.
Assistive technology and software are available on each campus for students with
disabilities. Please contact the ACCESS Office for more information.
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