Your future starts here! Every RCTC student is assigned an academic advisor or counselor to help support their educational and career goals. Your assigned advisor appears on your schedule and on your Degree Audit. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to stay on track with program requirements, class registration, and academic planning and progress. If you need additional support that cannot be addressed by your assigned advisor, you are welcome to meet with a counselor.
NOTE: New students contact the Welcome and One Stop Center at 507-285-7557 or [email protected] to learn about your next steps in the enrollment process. PSEO students should schedule an appointment with their PSEO advisor.
Advising & Counseling will be closed for advisor appointments on September 16, 2026, from 9:30 AM–3:30 PM for staff development. Future appointments can still be scheduled with front desk staff during regular hours.
Appointment Types
Academic Advising appointments are available Monday-Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Express Advising (10-minute drop-in visits) is available Monday-Thursday, 9am to 2pm.
Academic Advising
For academic planning, student support, and specialized services schedule a 30 minute appointment with your advisor or counselor to talk about:
Academic Planning
- First-Year Experience (FYEX) visits
- Major exploration
- Career Counseling
- Degree audits
- Semester Registration
- Transfer planning
- Academic difficulties or concerns
Student Support & Specialized Services
- Academic or Financial Aid appeal planning
- Personal Counseling
- Student-Athletes academic advisor
- Veterans services
- International transcript discussion
- International student services
- Student Emergency Fund assistance
Need help with your Appeal Paperwork? Contact the Advising and Counseling office at 507-285-7260, or set up an appointment with your advisor.
Express Advising
Have a quick question? Stop-in to talk with an advisor for 10 minutes regarding:
Academic Support
- Discuss Accuplacer test scores and appropriate classes
- Discuss Accuplacer retesting options
- Drop/Add/Withdraw questions
- Registration dates
- Graduation check
- Major changes
- Request to take more than 19 credits
Admissions & Student Services
- Basic questions about special admission programs (not long-term planning)
- Help with Admissions eForms
- Assistance with e-Services or D2L Brightspace log-in
- Financial Aid consortium agreement assistance
Schedule an Advising Appointment
It’s important to meet with your assigned advisor or counselor each semester. Schedule your advising appointment online or call the Advising and Counseling office at 507-285-7260 for help. Log in with your STAR ID and password to schedule an appointment.
Location and Contact Information
Advising and Counseling Department is located on RCTC’s Main Campus in room SS133 (Student Services 133).
Please contact us at 507-285-7260 or by email at [email protected].