1. Group Advising Session Adrian McClain
First Year Advising
Group Advising Session
Adrian McClain 

2. About Me Adrian McClain Office Phone: Email & Learning Web:
& Learning Web:
mcclain
Office location:
Central College, Learning Hub & Science Building (LHSB), Suite 202
Education Experience:
Masters degree in Community Counseling from National Louis University, Chicago, IL  
Bachelors degree in Communication Arts/Radio/TV Productions, Waverly, IA  

3. Overview of First Year Advising Program
Purpose of the First Year Advising Program
First year advising program website
advising-program/
Complete two advising sessions

4. 1st Advising Session (Group)
The First Advising Session will Cover:
Discuss Degree Plan Options
Review iAAR and Academic Planner

5. 2nd Advising Session (One-On-One)
2nd Advising Session will Cover:
Provide instructions to complete Academic Planner if not completed
Discuss Academic Progress
Discuss Registration for next term
Provide resources and campus referrals as needed
Before 2nd Advising Session:
Confirm Major & Review iAAR
Complete Academic Planner

6. Students who do not complete the requirements will receive a
FYI
Students who do not complete the requirements will receive a
FTC
The student will not be able to register for courses for the next semester

7. HCC Homepage

8. MyEagle Student Sign In

9. Student Email Sign In (W900123789@student.hccs.edu)

10. Student System Sign In

11. Verification Page

12. HCC Student Center

13. To Do List & First Time in College Hold (FTC)

14. iAAR & Academic Planner
Tutorial Video
Academic Planner​
Plan courses needed for degree completion from iAAR​
Organize courses by semester planned enrollment​
Create a personal roadmap for degree completion​
View Learning Web, Step 2 to view how to complete academic planner​
iAAR (Interactive Academic Advising Report)
View interactive degree plan
See what courses are needed and which have been completed
See course options for degree plan categories
View Learning Web, Step 2 for more video to review your IAAR

15. Course Registration Dropping/Withdrawing
Building a Schedule:
Course Options(Learning Communities, Hybrid, DE)
Course Load- 18 credit hours max per semester
Prerequisites/ Co-requisites
Start Terms/Dates Academic Calendar
Students may register or add classes prior to the beginning of the session
No late registration
Second Start and Second 8 weeks courses are available if you missed registration for regular term deadline
Discontinuing Class:
Dropping a Course: Eligible for partial refund
Dropping a Course before the Official Date of Record : A) Student will not receive a grade. B) Course will not appear on transcript.
Withdrawing From a Course: A) After the Official Date of Record. B) A grade of “W” will appear on HCC Transcript.
Six W’s Rule: First Time Undergraduate Student starting at any Texas public college or university in the Fall 2007 or later cannot withdraw more than 6 courses during your Texas college career.
3 Peat Rule: Additional Charge per credit hour for 3rd attempted course.

16. Attendance & Early Alert System
For a 3 credit-hour lecture class, meeting 3 hours per week, you can be dropped after 6 hours of absence.
For a 4 credit-hour lecture/lab course meeting 6 hours per week, you can be dropped after 12 hours of absence.
Professor alerts Senior Advisor about any problems concerns, and/or issues.

17. Satisfactory Academic Progress
Cumulative GPA Calculation Example
A= 4 pts. B= 3 pts. C= 2 pts. D= 1 pts. F= 0 pts.
BIOL B 3 points X 4 hours points
MATH 1314 C 2 points X 3 hours points
PSYC 2301 A 4 points X 3 hours points
EDUC 1300 A 4 points X 3 hours points
Total hours: Total points: 42
GPA = 42points/13 hours (42 divides by 13) = 3.23 GPA
Academic Progress Categories
Good Standing: 2.0 or above
Probation: Cumulative GPA is a 2.0 or below – Must see Counselor to register
Continued Probation: Cumulative GPA below 2.0 and Term 2.0 or above – Must see Counselor to register
Suspension: Previous Term Status of Probation or continued Probation and Term GPA decreases below 2.0 – Must have academic dean’s approval to enroll. Dean may stipulate conditions for enrollment including, but not limited to, maximum hours and/or specific courses.
Learning Emporium – Central San Jacinto Building Room # 384

18. Advising Homework Confirm Major & Review IAAR
Attempt to complete academic planner by visiting my Learning Web.  

19. Email: adrian.mcclain@hccs.edu
Advisor Information
Name:  Adrian McClain
Contact #: 
Office #: 202