Guided Pathway Advising

Welcome to Naugatuck Valley Community College from Guided Pathway Advising! You’ve made a great choice and we are excited to help you embark on your journey.

Once you’ve received your acceptance email from Admissions, you’re ready to make your New Student Enrollment appointment. Here you'll learn more about mycommnet and register for your first semester classes.  

Click the button and choose the day and time that works best for you:
BOOK YOUR ADVISING APPOINTMENT 

Times don't work for you? Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to set up an alternate time.  

Tip: It’s best to have setup your MyCommNet account prior to your appointment. 
Here are instructions on how to log in and reset your MyCommNet password. 

Our priority is to ensure a smooth transition into college.
Questions? Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 203-575-8025 and we’ll be happy to assist you!

Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you soon!

During the academic year, current students planning for the next semester should meet with their faculty advisor for course selection. 

Need help finding your faculty advisor? 

1.    Go to my.commnet.edu
2.    Log in using your NetID and password
3.    Select “Banner Student and Faculty Self-Service”
4.    Go to “Student Records”
5.    Select “Advisor and Major”

If you are unable to get in contact with your faculty advisor you can schedule an appointment with your Guided Pathways (GP) Advisor .

Guided Pathways (GP) Advisors are assigned by your degree/certificate program. 

Click here to locate your GP Advisor and make an appointment.

If you are transferring from another institution and are enrolling in a degree or certificate program, please follow the steps below to make an appointment with a Guided Pathways Advisor to register for classes.

1. If you have not already done so, complete the college application by clicking  here.
2. Request an official transcript(s)* from any and all institutions previously attended to be sent electronically to CT State Community college through Parchment www.parchment.com.  Your sending institution may also send them directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Transcripts will be evaluated in the order they are received and applied to your account at that time. You will receive emails notifying you as to the progress of your transfer evaluation.
3. Once you receive an email notifying your evaluation is complete, you may set up an appointment to meet with a Guided Pathway Advisor who specializes in your degree area. To schedule an appointment, click here to find the Guided Pathway Advisor assigned to your major.

*Please note: If you are unable to request an official transcript from your institution(s) students can bring an unofficial transcript to your appointment, but we may not be able to advise you fully. If you do not have an evaluated transcript(s)or an unofficial transcript to present to the advisor for your advising session, we will not be able to assist you with registration.

Before advising, a readmit student needs to:

• Complete an application by clicking here (Choose “Readmit Student” when you are prompted to choose a student type) If you have questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Summer 2023 applications and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Fall 2023 applications.
• Once you receive your acceptance email you are ready to set up an appointment* with a Guided Pathway (GP) advisor. GP advisors are assigned based upon your degree/certificate.   Click here to find you GP advisor and book your appointment.
• *Important note: When filling out the application you will be asked if you have courses from other institutions to be evaluated for transferability to CT State. Please follow the instructions to have them sent electronically to CT State Community college through parchment www.parchment.com  (or your sending institution may also send them directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Transcripts will be evaluated in the order they are received and applied to your account at that time. You will be notification via your college email account as to the progress of your transfer evaluation.  Please wait until your transcript has been evaluated to book your Guided Pathway advising appointment.

Taking a class or two at NVCC? 

Complete a Naugatuck Valley Community College application by clicking here.

Once you’ve received your acceptance email from Admissions, you’re ready to make your in-person or virtual advising appointment to register for your course(s).  

BOOK YOUR ADVISING APPOINTMENT HERE