The Guidance Services Department offers services that help students meet their personal and academic needs. Professional counselors are available to students Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Fridays. Evening counseling hours are available on the main campus and at the Ft. Rucker campus. Students may make individual appointments with a counselor at the Counseling Center (SC 102) or by calling 393-3752, ext. 2295.

Each semester the Guidance Services Department encourages each student to view their computerized degree plan.  The degree plan is a blueprint for the best selection of classes that have previously transferred to selected colleges and is updated on an ongoing basis. Students are responsible for checking with their senior college about the transfer of credits.

Career interest testing is available to students.  See the Counseling Center for information about these services. Citizens within the College's service area of Coffee, Dale, Geneva, and Pike Counties may also use the testing services for a small fee. The services are confidential.

The Alabama Articulation Program (also called STARS - Statewide Articulation Reporting System) is a computerized articulation and transfer planning system designed to inform students who attend Alabama Community Colleges about degree requirements, course equivalents, and other transfer information pertaining to specific majors at each state funded four-year institution. STARS is an efficient and effective way of providing students, counselors, and educators with accurate information upon which transfer decisions can be made. STARS is the information link between the state's public two-year and four-year institutions. The STARS database, if used properly, can prevent the loss of course credit hours, can provide direction for the scheduling of course work, and can ease the transition from one institution to another. Student's who are interested in receiving a "Transfer Agreement " should contact the Guidance Services Department at (334) 393-3752, ext. 2295.

Students having academic difficulties may see a counselor at any time. Counselors work with students throughout the year to improve study methods, explore careers, and make Student Support Services (SSS) and Student Academic Success (SAS) referrals. In addition, a counselor is available to aid students with information concerning transfer requirements. Recruiters from several senior colleges and universities are scheduled throughout the year for students to ask questions concerning transfer.

Helpful information about area colleges and careers is available in the Guidance Services Department. Students are encouraged to make use of these free, professional services.