This person is an academic advisor who will help vocational students apply to programs and register for classes, as well as discuss academic success with them. Counseling Department Counseling support and information services are available for all students through the Counseling Department. Brief questions may be answered on a 5 minute walk-in basis. Students may also receive assistance with a question or problem concerning advisement, registration or their academic progress. Questions or requests for assistance in transferring to a four-year institution should be directed to the Counseling Department.
Counselors help students adjust programs to meet entrance requirements of four-year colleges.
It is the student's responsibility to determine specific entrance requirements and to take appropriate CFCC courses to fulfill them. Representatives of four-year institutions visit the CFCC Ocala campus throughout the year, and personal visits to other colleges can be arranged by a student's counselor. Counselors encourage students to seek their assistance in solving academic and career concerns. Upon request, counselors will conduct small group sessions in such special interest areas as study skills, value clarification and career exploration. Career counseling, including a Career Exploration Packet , is available through the Counseling Department.