Counseling & Advising

1. How do I contact Counseling & Advising Department virtually? a. Please include your Name, student ID# and your request to counseling@butte.edu NOTE : We cannot make your appointment via email due to the amount of processing questions we ask. 2. How can I access my Unofficial Transcripts from Butte College? a. Click here for instructions on how to obtain a copy of your unofficial transcripts. 3. How do I access Degree Planner or my Education Plan? a. Click here for Degree Planner 4. If you attended another college before coming to Butte College or have other college transcripts, here's what you need to do: a. Please submit official transcripts to evaluations@butte.ed u and submit a Transcript Evaluation Form to Admissions & Records (A&R) b. Send us a copy of your transcripts to counseling@butte.edu 5. I Need Financial Aid Help. What Do I Do? a. Contact the Financial Aid department to speak with a Financial Aid Specialist for expert assistance. b. Inform Your Counselor : Our counselors can provide some support, but please note they are not financial aid experts. 6. Are you experiencing personal issues that are affecting your academic performance? a. We can listen and direct you to Butte College's support services and community resources. Our counselors are skilled at helping students with various concerns affecting their educational success. 7. I Do Not Know What My Major Is or My Career Goal a. Schedule an Appointment with a Career Specialist in the Career Center Department. b. After your career appointment, our counselors can help you map out your courses based on your goals. Set Your Goals! Visit the Butte College Academic Programs Page : Review required courses and the program map for your desired program. Check the Butte College General Education Guide : Find information on the Associate Degree, CSU, and IGETC general education requirements. Use ASSIST.ORG : Find lower-division transfer course requirements for your major at the university. Certificate Certificates of Achievement (CA) and Certificates (CERT) equip students with specific skills or knowledge to enter skilled employment or progress toward specific careers. Certificates under 18 units can be building blocks to larger programs, such as a Certificate of Achievement (18+ units) or a Degree. Gainful Employment Disclosure information is provided for Career and Technical Education certificates in this catalog. Local Associate Degrees - AA/AS The Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) degrees at Butte College are designed to facilitate transfer to a four-year institution, meet community needs, or serve an occupational purpose. To earn either degree, students must complete the Butte College Local GE pattern. AA and AS degrees may also include Certificates. Associate Degree for Transfer - AA-T/AS-T Butte College offers Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) to the CSU system, providing a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. Students who complete these degrees are guaranteed admission with junior standing in the CSU system, with priority consideration for CSU Chico in a similar program. This guarantee does not ensure admission to a specific CSU campus but to the CSU system as a whole. Students with an AA-T or AS-T can complete their remaining requirements for the 120-unit baccalaureate degree within 60 semester or 90 quarter units. Meeting with a Transfer Counselor is encouraged to review transfer options and develop a comprehensive educational plan. Transfer to University Without a Degree Not all UC majors require IGETC; some may prefer meeting the UC Transfer Eligibility requirements. Visit the CCC Transfer Counselor Website for a best-practices page offering counselor-created practices and materials.