Self-Advising Tools & Tips
After you've completed New Student Advising & Registration, you may have some follow-up questions.
These tools and tips will guide you through some common academic and career sources and answer many of your questions.
A Pathway is similar to a major at a university. A Pathway will lead you to a degree through a series of classes that a grouped by your interests and career goals.
Career Coach
Students use Career Coach to explore career options in the Thurston County area and beyond.
Handshake
Students use Handshake to find jobs posted by local employers.
Educational & Career Planners help you with academic advising, creating a degree plan, transfer and career planning, or simply help you pick classes to register for next quarter.
You can find the name of your Educational & Career Planner when you login to Compass (login with ClipperID required). You can schedule an appointment with them in Compass, too.
What is Compass?
Compass is a student tool to schedule appointments with your Educational & Career Planner, financial aid advsor, or faculty mentor. You can also view your Degree Plan, which you can create with your Educational & Career Planner.
Compass requires login with ClipperID and password.
Video: Schedule an Appointment in Compass
Video: Degree Planning in Compass
Career & College Success (CCS) 101 is an incredibly important 3 credit class that will set you up for success at SPSCC.
If you have questions, please schedule an appointment with your Educational & Career Planner through Compass, or visit during walk-in hours: Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Or email advising@spscc.edu.