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Welcome to Guided Pathway (GP) Advising
The Center for Academic Planning and Success (CAPSS) is now Guided Pathway Advising!
NVCC has four Guided Pathway Advising centers. Each center is dedicated to specific areas of study with advisors to help navigate your first class to graduation.
Ekstrom Hall | E500: Business & Hospitality, Engineering & Technology, Science and Math,
Kinney Hall | K520: Arts & Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Founders Hall | F217-234: Nursing and Health Careers
Danbury Campus | 2nd Floor: All degree and certificate programs
Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Email:
Phone: 203-575-8025 | Fax: 203-596-8610
Prepare for Your Advising Appointment
Identify what student type you are from the categories below. Please click on the appropriate student type to read more about preparing for and scheduling your advising appointment. Note: The advising requirements may be different for each student type.
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
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
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.
- If you have not already done so, complete the college application by clicking here.
- 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. - 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 andThis 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).
Waterbury GP Advisors
Academic Program Area | GP Advisor | Book An Appointment | Phone | |
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Accounting | Alice Simmel | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8668 | |
Advanced Manufacturing | Deirdre D'Amore | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-575-8014 | |
Arts / Visual Arts |
Tara Smith | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8676 | |
Automotive | Beth McNeil -Coates | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2196 | |
Biochemistry Biology |
Ana Orellana | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8645 | |
Business Management |
Sofia Branco | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2190 | |
Business Studies | Alice Simmel | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8668 | |
Chemistry | Ana Orellana | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8645 | |
Criminal Justice / Criminology | Cecelia Christmas | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8681 | |
Communications | Miguel Cruz | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8677 | |
Computer Info Systems |
Ana Orellana Sofia Branco |
In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8645 203-596-2190 |
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Computer Science |
Ana Orellana | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8645 | |
Cybersecurity/Cyber & Homeland Security | Alice Simmel | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8668 | |
Dance | Tara Smith | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8676 | |
Digital Arts | Tara Smith | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8676 | |
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor | Alyssa Boucher | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8787 | |
Early Childhood Education | Sade Erinfolami | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2131 | |
English | Miguel Cruz | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8677 | |
English Language Proficiency | Sade Erinfolami | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2131 |
|
Engineering |
Deirdre D’Amore | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-575-8014 | |
Environmental Science | Ana Orellana | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8645 | |
Finance | Alice Simmel | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8668 | |
Fire Technology Administration | Beth McNeil-Coates | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2196 | |
Foodservice Management | Beth McNeil-Coates | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2196 | |
General Studies | Sade Erinfolami or Miguel Cruz |
In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2131 203-596-8677 |
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General Studies for Pre-Allied Health and Pre-Nursing | Kiesha Harris Christin George Alexandra Lopes Samantha Rodriguez |
In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8695 203-596-2183 203-596-8639 203-596-8602 |
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General Studies for Pre-Nursing |
Iris Astacio |
In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8647 |
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Geography | Susan Houlihan | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2164 | |
History | Miguel Cruz | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8677 | |
Horticulture | Beth McNeil-Coates | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2196 | |
Hospitality | Beth McNeil-Coates | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2196 | |
Human Services/ Pre-Social Work |
Alyssa Boucher | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8787 | |
Legal Studies | Beth McNeil-Coates | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2196 | |
Liberal Arts | Miguel Cruz | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8677 | |
Marketing | Sofia Branco | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2190 | |
Management Info Systems | Sofia Branco | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2190 | |
Math | Ana Orellana | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8645 | |
Music | Tara Smith | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8676 | |
Nursing | Iris Astacio | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8647 |
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Pre-PTA, Pre-Nursing | Christin George | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2183 | |
Physics | Ana Orellana | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8645 | |
Political Science |
Susan Houlihan | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2164 | |
Psychology | Susan Houlihan | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2164 | |
Radiologic Technology (RAD), Pre-RAD, Pre-Nursing | Kiesha Harris | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8695 | |
Respiratory Care, Pre-Respiratory, Pre-Nursing | Samantha Rodriguez | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8602 | |
Social Work | Alyssa Boucher | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8787 | |
Sociology | Susan Houlihan | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-2164 | |
Spanish | Miguel Cruz | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8677 | |
Technology Studies | Deirdre D’Amore | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-575-8014 | |
Theatre & Performing Arts | Tara Smith | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8676 | |
Visual and Performing Arts (Art, Dance, Music, and Theater) | Tara Smith | In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8676 | |
Non-Degree Students (Waterbury or Danbury)
Academic Program Area | GP Advisor | Book An Appointment | Phone | |
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Non-degree (students not seeking a degree or certificate) | Athalie Cayo Dr. Angela Skyers |
In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8753 203-596-8649 |
Danbury GP Advisors
Academic Program Area | GP Advisor | Book An Appointment | Phone | |
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All Majors | Nick Boretsky Jenny Ortiz |
In-Person Appointment Virtual Appointment |
203-596-8687 203-596-2113 |
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