Whether you’re exploring your major, selecting the best courses, or tracking your progress toward graduation, our Academic Advising team is here to help. We’re committed to ensuring you have the guidance you need to succeed at Chesapeake College and beyond.

Schedule an appointment to:

  • Develop or Update Your Academic Plan: Ensure that you’re taking the right courses at the right time.
  • Prepare for Registration: Get advice on course loads and scheduling.
  • Explore Transfer Opportunities: Receive guidance on transferring to a four-year institution, including course equivalencies and application timelines.

Transfer Advising

Planning to continue your education beyond Chesapeake College? We’ll help you navigate the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition to your next institution.

Read All About Transferring

Health Professions Students

For students pursuing Nursing or Health Professions programs, we offer specialized advising to help you create a tailored academic plan.

Explore Health Professions Advising

Advising & Planning FAQs

Whether you’re a new student needing help with course selection or a current student mapping out the remainder of your program, our advisors are here to support you.

If you would like to speak to an advisor please email us at [email protected].

  1. Complete a College Application
  2. Take the Accuplacer Test
    Once you’ve submitted your application, you will be directed on which, if any, placement tests are needed prior to registering for classes. Contact an Admissions Specialist by emailing [email protected] for testing information and exemption policy information.
  3. Meet with an Advisor
    Discuss your assessment results with an academic advisor who will assist you in developing an academic plan and selecting courses for the upcoming semester. Make an appointment by emailing [email protected].
  4. Register for Classes
    Check out the college’s academic calendar for new student registration dates. Review course selections online here. Work with your academic advisor to register for classes.
  5. Explore Financial Aid
    Visit their webpage     or contact the Financial Aid office at [email protected] to inquire about financial aid and scholarships.
  6. Pay Your Bill
    Pay your tuition bill by the due date on your bill. Payments can be made online or by mail. A Deferred Tuition Payment Plan is available. Review the webpage, or contact the Business Office at [email protected] for more information.

An academic plan is a tool that benefits the student by outlining what courses should be taken in each semester. Its use helps prevent the student from taking unnecessary classes and facilitates registration. However, the academic plan is a “living document” which means that students sometimes need to revise their plans. It is important to keep your plan up-to-date and to follow the plan you’ve developed with your advisor.

Have your AP results sent electronically from College Board to the Registrar at Chesapeake College so credit can be awarded as appropriate.

To register online, you must meet the following criteria:

  • No outstanding obligations to the College (e.g., library fines, financial holds).
  • No conduct violations or Security Office restrictions.
  • Not on academic dismissal or suspension.
  • Exempt from the Accuplacer by an Academic Advisor.
  • Enrolled as a credit student within the last three regular academic semesters.
  • Completed less than 45 credits OR have met with an Academic Advisor for a Program Progress Review after reaching 45 credits.
  • Note: Dual Enrollment/High School students are not eligible to register online.

Read more about registering online, and eligibility, here.

Students use the Student Planning and Scheduling Online tool to plan future semesters, schedule sections (days/times) for the upcoming semester, and register. This online tool is accessed by going to MyCampus > Self Service > Student Planning.

Read step-by-step instructions here.

For further assistance, contact Advising, [email protected]

Visit the Records & Registration page to learn more.

Chesapeake College partners with Parchment, Inc. for electronic, official transcripts.

All students can access their unofficial transcripts from MyCampus >Self Service > Student Planning > Academics.

Health Professions Advising FAQs

The Nursing and Health Professions Advisor provides academic planning/advising services to students majoring in one of the following programs: Emergency Medical Services Degree, Nationally Registered Paramedic, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Sciences, and Surgical Technology.

Information about training to be a Certified Nursing Assistant is available by contacting Continuing Education at 410-822-5400 ext. 2710.

An academic plan is strongly recommended for Nursing and other Health Professions programs. Develop an academic plan with your advisor if you plan to apply to one of these programs at Chesapeake College.

Yes, you may apply, but students who live in the 5-county region served by Chesapeake College will have first consideration. However, for the Surgical Technology certificate program, in-county status is not a consideration for acceptance. For this program an applicant’s GPA and experience working in direct patient care are the key factors.

Contact Admissions at [email protected]. You can also apply online.

Many of the applications are available online. Use the Program Finder to select your program of interest, then follow the steps to enroll. Otherwise, call the Health Professions office at 410-827-5917 to request an application.

The Nursing Advisor meets with pre-admission students who could be prospective students or current students. Nursing students admitted into the Nursing Program will be assigned a faculty nursing advisor.

Prospective Health Professions (Surgical Tech, Radiological Sciences, and Physical Therapy Assistant) students will meet with the Health Professions advisor to register for their first semester. Health Professions Faculty Advisors meet with current students after they register for their first semester.

An Advisor in Student Success and Enrollment Services meets with a student if one of the following applies:

  • The student is following an academic plan when registering for class(es).
  • The student does not have an academic plan or chooses to “self advise” rather than follow the academic plan on record. In both cases, the student completes a Self Advising Form during the advising session.

Request that official transcripts be sent to Chesapeake College from the institutions you have attended, register for a class at the college, and request that the Registrar evaluate your transcript(s) for applicable courses for the Health Professions program you’ve noted on your application.

Ratios vary but typically applicants outnumber available openings.