CCPS Undergraduate Advising Center

 

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On scheduled Sundays from 7:30-9:30pm (see below for dates) an Academic Advisor will be available via Skype to answer your advising questions related to your CCPS major or minor or review basic university information with you. You may chat, call, or use a video webcam using the Skype service.
 
Connect with us @ CCPS_ADVISOR
 
This service is not intended to replace regular advising appointments. Registration questions will be answered, but full academic plans will not be created during these sessions. If you would like to schedule an appointment please call 616-331-6890.
 
The Sundays on Skype service is available on the following dates from 7:30-9:30pm by contacting CCPS_ADVISOR using Skype.
  • January 15th and 29th
  • February 12th and 26th
  • March 11th and 25th
  • April 8th and 22nd
 
How to connect:
1. go to www.skype.com and create a free account. From your PC you will need to download the free Skype program. You may also be able to use the skype app on your tablet or smartphone by downloading it for free from the app store for your device.
 
2. When in the Skype program, click on Contacts --> Add Contact --> Enter Skype name "CCPS_Advisor"
 
3. Click on Add Contact which will open up a contact request form. In this form you will need to provide your full name as it appears on your GVSU record and your G# so that we can identify you. We may ask several questions to confirm your identity for your protection. If your account is marked "Confidential" with GVSU Records we will be unable to assist you via Skype as you have requested privacy and we must confirm your identity. Click on Send Request. You can send your contact request to us anytime. We will accept it the next time we log into our account. However we will only chat during the scheduled times listed above. 
 
4. If you need further assistance or support please see here for more guides and tutorials https://support.skype.com/en-us/
 
*You MUST add us as a contact in order to participate in this service. We will not accept calls from outside of our contact list. Please be prepared to provide the requested information and answer additional questions if necessary to confirm your identity.