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Plan Ahead. Advising Has Changed.

Aim. Plan. Achieve.

Advising is now by appointment year-round--no more "Walk Ins" for peak registration AND beginning with Summer and Fall 2026 registration, many continuing students in credential-seeking programs will have an advising hold placed on their account.

Some programs that have never had advising holds will continue to be exempt.

What Does This Mean for You?

Each semester before registering for classes, you’ll need to meet with your assigned Success Coach. After your meeting, the hold will be lifted for that semester and you will be able to register.

Why Are We Doing This?
We want to make sure you:
* Choose the right classes for your program

* Don’t take extra or unnecessary credits

* Stay on the fastest path to graduation

* Get connected to support and resources early


What You Need to Do
Schedule an appointment to meet with your Success Coach or Advisor each semester!

We’re excited about this next step because it puts YOU first.

Appointments for Summer and Fall 2026 academic planning are now open.

Meet Your Success Coach

Learn How To Schedule an Appointment With a Student Success Coach

How to make an appointment with a Student Success Coach - October 2025

How Student Success Coaches Help

New & Returning Students

Once you become a student at Aims, you are assigned a student success coach for your chosen pathway. Coach assignments are made according to your campus and declared major. 

As a new or returning student, your Coach will work with you to:

  • Explain various educational pathways
  • Confirm your academic and career goals
  • Identify classes that will meet those goals
  • Assist with the online registration process
  • Inform you of important campus and community resources helpful for your success

Planning to transfer to the University of Northern Colorado after Aims? Connect with the Aims2UNC transition program today!

Are you a newly admitted high school student planning to take Aims courses while in high school? Connect with a high school to Aims (HS2Aims) success coach.

Current Students

If you are a current student, it is recommended that you meet with your Coach at least once each semester. 

During these appointments, a Coach can assist you with the following:

  • Short-term and long-term goal setting
  • Developing an education plan that outlines your courses through graduation
  • Learning graduation requirements and other policies/procedures of Aims Community College
  • Monitoring and discussing your academic progress
  • Referring you to academic, career, financial, social, and wellness resources that may assist you
  • Discussing any concerns or obstacles you are facing during the semester and helping you get back on track
  • Connecting with a faculty mentor in your area of study, as well as leadership and experiential learning opportunities
  • Academic probation and suspension recovery