COUNSELING AND ADVISING
Room 1050 â–ª www.muskegoncc.edu/counseling
Counseling is available in the Counseling and Advising Center, Room 1050 and virtually via zoom. Muskegon Community College’s counseling faculty offers a wide variety of educational, career, and personal counseling services.
Academic advising provided by MCC counselors is especially important as you work through a pathway that aligns with your personal career goals and abilities. MCC offers six pathways for students to choose from:
(1) Arts, Humanities & Communication
(2) Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
(3) Health Services
(4) Human Services
(5) Business & Information Technology
(6) Math & Science
Counselors have specific pathways in which they advise, so please specify your pathway of interest when setting up an appointment. If you are an undecided student, you may set up an appointment with any of the counselors. Counselors will work with you to create an educational map to assist you in reaching your educational and vocational goals. Counselors work closely with academic departments and transfer colleges to help advise you on the best course selections for your program. If you plan to transfer after your degree at MCC, it is strongly encouraged you meet with a counselor each semester, because suggested courses will vary with each college/university.
Our Licensed Professional Counselors can assist you in exploring your interests, and values, and how these help build a foundation for career exploration. Educational and personal counseling can help you adjust to a new academic environment and resolve problems that may interfere with success at Muskegon Community College.
Counselors provide free, confidential and professional mental health counseling services, resources, and referrals to support the academic and personal success, health, and well-being of our students. Students often visit the Counseling and Advising Center to discuss a wide variety of topics that include, but aren’t limited to: depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, stress management, suicidal ideation, indecision about a major or career path, academic concerns such as failing grades or struggling with a subject.
Beyond individual services, the Counseling and Advising Center offers a variety of workshops, presentations, and activities supporting wellness and health promotion.
Counselors are available by appointment, Monday through Friday. Appointments may be made in Room 1050 or by calling (231) 777- 0362. Current Muskegon Community College students can log into MyMCC and self-schedule appointments.
Express Counseling and Advising is available throughout the week. Express drop-ins are intended for immediate concerns that can be resolved in a 5-10 minute conversation. For in- depth counseling and advising services such as academic planning, career, personal counseling, and transfer services, you must make a full appointment. Counselors also offer Extended Counseling and Advising drop-ins during peak enrollment times each semester. The dates and times can be found on the Counseling and Advising Centers’ website www.muskegoncc. edu/counseling.