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Advising is vital to your success.

Academic advising helps students make a plan from their first semester through graduation. Whether you need help choosing classes, understanding your next steps or preparing to register, your academic advisor is here to help. Use the options below to get to the right place quickly. Choose the option that best matches what you need help with today.

Meet with an Advisor

Your academic advisor is here to support you and help you make a plan for success. Advisors can help you understand program requirements, build your class schedule, talk through academic goals and connect you with campus resources.

Get help choosing classes.
Learn about your program requirements.
Build a plan for your first semester and beyond.
Ask questions and get connected to support services.

To find your assigned advisor, log in to Self-Service. Under Communication, select Who is my Advisor.

You can also contact our Advising Center to schedule an appointment at 803.535.1384 or advising@octech.edu.

Registration Help

Your academic advisor is your point of contact and can help you prepare for registration, understand your options and make sure you are moving forward in the right courses for your program. If you are ready to register, review your schedule and course options in Self-Service.

Schedule Changes and Withdrawls

Before classes start

After classes start

After classes begin, you must see your academic advisor to make changes to your schedule. You should also speak with your financial aid counselor to discuss any potential impacts.

Add/drop period: If you need to add or drop a class, you can do so without penalty by the second day of 7-week classes or the end of the first week of a semester class. Dropped classes will not appear on your transcript. If you drop a class, you are responsible for paying any non-refundable fees.

Withdrawal period: After the end of the add/drop period, you may choose to withdraw from a class. You must reach out to your class instructor to be withdrawn from a course. Please see the Registrar’s page for information on grades of Withdrawn (W), Withdrawn Passing (WP) or Withdrawn Failing (WF).

Pre-Semester Next Steps

New students

All students

Common Questions

Do I need to meet with an advisor before registering?

Many students benefit from meeting with an advisor before registering, and new students are expected to connect with advising as part of the process. All classes must be approved prior to registering.

How do I schedule an advising appointment?

Students can use the advising appointment request option to schedule a meeting for help with registration, schedules, academic concerns and more.

Can I change my schedule in Self-Service?

Yes, before classes begin. After classes start, schedule changes must be handled by your academic advisor.

Where do I go to withdraw from a class?

To withdraw from a class after classes begin, students must see their instructor.