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Advising

Your College Navigator Is Your Go-To Guide For Figuring Out What To Do Next At BRCC.

Navigators can help you understand college processes, advise you on next steps, help you use student success tools, connect you with campus resources, and find the right office when you need specialized help.

Your Navigator works with faculty, Student Financial Services, Student Engagement, TRiO Services, Career Services, and other BRCC teams so you do not have to figure everything out alone.

Navigator Appointments

  • Prospective students
    • If you have not completed your BRCC application or do not have a LoLA account, schedule an appointment with a member of the Recruitment team. They can answer your questions, help you apply, and connect you with the appropriate office.

Schedule an Appointment with Recruiter

  • New, continuing, and incoming transfer students
    • If you have completed your BRCC application and have a LoLA account, schedule an appointment with your Navigator.
    • You can find the contact information for your assigned Navigator in Navigate360, or at the top of your DegreeWorks dashboard.

Reserve in-person or virtual appointment with a College Navigator

  • Walk-ins Welcome
    • Navigators are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mid City campus in the Bienvenue Student Center’s Enrollment Services area.
    • Scheduling an appointment is recommended to make the most of your time with your Navigator.

First-Time Advising and Registration

Before your appointment, you should have the following information ready:

  • A completed BRCC application 
  • Your BRCC email and student number 
  • Math and English placement completed before your appointment. You must have at least one of the following:
    • Eligible test scores on file
    • Completed Self-Directed Placement Surveys
    • Completed Accuplacer testing
    • Previous college credit that determines placement, if applicable
  • Outstanding holds resolved
    • Log into LoLA to view any outstanding holds on your account. If you have a hold, contact the appropriate office directly for help completing the requirements to have it removed. 

During your first advising appointment, your Navigator can help you:

  • Review your next steps for starting at BRCC
  • Understand your placement and program requirements
  • Select courses for your first semester
  • Complete the registration process
  • Find important BRCC tools, services, and resources
  • Identify any additional steps you may need to complete before classes begin

 

Continuing BRCC Students

Before your appointment, review your academic information in Degree Works and make a list of the questions you would like to discuss. Please also have your Student ID number handy and access to your LoLA account. 

During an advising appointment, you can:

  • Review your academic progress and remaining degree requirements
  • Plan courses for an upcoming semester
  • Get help navigating registration requirements
  • Discuss questions or concerns that could affect your progress
  • Connect with academic, financial, and student-support resources
  • Prepare for important milestones, including program completion or graduation

Incoming BRCC Transfer Students

Before your appointment, review the resources below so that you are prepared: 

  • Check for course equivalencies
  • Have an unofficial copy of your transcript ready for your advising session.
  • For permission to register into a course where the course prerequisites were met at a prior institution, Log in to Dynamic Forms with your Baton Rouge CC credentials (LoLA) and complete the Prerequisite Override Request Form .
  • To request enrollment in a full course, Log in to Dynamic Forms with your Baton Rouge CC credentials (LoLA) and submit a Capacity Override Request Form. Submission of this form does not guarantee approval.

Visiting BRCC Students

  • The quickest way to register for classes that have a prerequisite course requirement and you have met the requirement at another college is to Log in to Dynamic Forms with your Baton Rouge CC credentials (LoLA) and complete all required information on the Prerequisite Override Request Form. You must complete one form per course request.  You will get an email if approved to register for the course.  
  • If you have questions about course equivalencies, check the Course Equivalency Guide
  • Note: If the course does not have pre-requisite coursework or require a certain placement score, you should be able to register as soon as your admission application is processed.