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they meet the eligibility criteria under “Who is eligible to register online through
Cardinal Connection?” above.
Otherwise, students must see an advisor before they are allowed to register online if
they are:
1.
First-time college students (including students who were previously dual
credit students but are now at TVCC as full or part-time students);
2.
Students who are not TSI (Texas Success Initiative) complete in one or
more areas (see section for description of TSI requirements);
3.
Students who need to have transfer credits applied from another
institution;
4.
Students on academic suspension;
5.
Students who have completed 30 semester hours of college credit.
STUDENT PATHWAYS
The purpose of the Student Pathways department is to provide students with the
tools they need to successfully choose their career path and provide them
continuous advising support to ensure they stay on the right pathway to achieve
their educational and career goals. The Student Pathways Department is comprised
of the Academic Advisement Center and Career Services.
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT CENTER
The Academic Advising Center provides excellence in advising while building
relationships with students and supporting them in achieving their academic goals.
The advising staff is committed to creating a supportive, student-friendly
atmosphere; to encouraging students to set academic and career goals; to empower
students to reach their goals; and to provide individual academic guidance through
quality advisement while maintaining confidentiality and honoring the dignity and
potential of each student. For additional information, contact the Academic Advising
Center at
Athens: 903-675-6350
Health Science Center: 972-932-5726
Palestine: 903-723-7046
Terrell: 972-563-4904
online: http://www.tvcc.edu/advisement
CAREER SERVICES
Career services are available for all students, regardless of instructional location or
mode of delivery, to assist with information on the various majors, career
exploration and finding employment. Individual career guidance is available to
help students identify possible career matches based on interests, values,
