Academic Advising

SUSCC Advising

Welcome to SUSCC from your Academic Advising Team! Academic advising at Southern Union is an extension of the educational process with the primary purpose to assist students in selecting appropriate coursework for desired programs of study. Professional academic advisors and specified faculty are available on all campuses to assist students. Students should complete an application for general admission prior to advising. 

Advising Services

Upon completing this request, an advisor will contact you to provide assistance. The call may come from a number that you do not recognize. This service is suggested for new and current students needing assistance. 

Advisor Contact Request

Advising appointments are recommended for ORI 101 Orientation to College students that must meet with their advisor to fulfill the mandatory advising assignment. While this service is available to new and current students, it is not the best option for registration assistance due to registration deadlines. The Advisor Contact Request is recommended for new and current student registration. 

ScheduleAppointments
For in-depth discussions, schedule a 30-minute meeting with an advisor:

Schedule an appointment

  • Virtual Meetings:
    • Held on Zoom.
    • A webcam and microphone are recommended.
    • To comply with FERPA regulations, students must present a valid photo ID at the start of each appointment.

Schedule an Appointment

You will select your in-person campus location when you schedule your appointment. The location will be confired in your confirmation email. 

Schedule an Appointment

Walk-In Appointments

Walk-in appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wait times may vary, especially during registration periods.

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 7:15 AM- 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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Bison Bound is the official new student experience at Southern Union State Community College for first-time students (excluding Dually Enrolled, Transfer, and Transient students) entering Southern Union for Fall 2026. New students, and up to two of their guests, may participate in a day of interactive informational sessions, parent and student panels, and assistance with new student registration! 

Bison Bound

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Advising by Student Type

A current student is a student who is officially admitted to the College and actively enrolled in courses during the current academic semester or who maintains enrollment status under the institution's continuous enrollment policies. 

Current students should utilize the 'Advisor Resources' section below in combination wtih the available 'Advising Services' to navigate course selection and program of study completion. We recommend completing an 'Advisor Contact Request' after completing an application for admission and submitting your required admissions documents. 

A first-time student is a student who has no prior postsecondary attendance at any institution after graduating from high school, excluding dual enrollment or college credit earned while in high school.

  1. Complete General Application for Admission
  2. Submit all official documents requested by the SUSCC Admissions team
    • Official High School Transcripts
    • Official College Transcripts (including any dual enrollment courses)
    • Advanced Placement (AP) Scores
    • CLEP Scores
  3. Complete an Advisor Contact Request for registration and placement assistance

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A transfer student is a student entering the institution for the first time who has previously attended another postsecondary institution after graduating from high school.

  1. Complete General Application for Admission
  2. Submit all official documents requested by the SUSCC Admissions team
    • Official High School Transcripts
    • Official College Transcripts (including any dual enrollment courses)
    • Advanced Placement (AP) Scores
    • CLEP Scores
  3. Complete an Advisor Contact Request for registration and placement assistance

 

A transient student us a student who is currently enrolled and pursuing a degree at one institution (their home institution) but temporarily enrolls at SUSCC to take coursework with the intention of transferring the credit back to the home institution. Transients students can follow these simple steps to complete their registration: 

  1. Complete SUSCC General Admissions Application
  2. Submit the 'transient letter' from their home institution 
  3. Register for the approved classes through your MySUSCC account. Transient students will only be able to register for the courses that are provided on the transient letter once the letter has been processed by our admissions team. 

 

 

 

Advising Resources

Degree Works is a we-based academic planning and degree audit tool used by SUSCC advisors and students.

To Access Degree Works: 

  1. Login to MySUSCC
  2. Select the 'Academics' tab
  3. Select the 'Degree Progress' card by clicking on the three verticle dots
  4. Select 'Degree Works' dashboard

Before beginning to use Degree Works: 

  1. Find your desired program of study in your Student Handbook and Catalog.
  2. Compare your chosen program to the program listed in your Degree Works.
  3. If you need to request a program of study change, complete an Advisor Contact Request.

The Course Equivalencies page on Alabama Transfers is a powerful planning tool designed to help students and advisors clearly understand how courses transfer between Alabama’s community colleges and public four-year universities. Grounded in approvals from the Alabama General Studies Committee (AGSC), the system ensures that designated courses transfer for credit statewide. Users can easily explore equivalencies by institution, subject area, or major, making it simple to compare options and make informed academic decisions.

Beyond identifying transfer credit, the tool supports smarter, more strategic planning by showing how courses apply to specific degree requirements and transfer pathways. It reinforces the importance of following official transfer guides and working with advisors to ensure that courses not only transfer, but also count toward a student’s intended program of study—helping students stay on track, save time, and maximize their progress toward graduation.

www.alabamatransfers.com

New Course Equivalency by University

 

Advising Staff by Program

Associate in Science - General Studies

The Associate in Science degree in general studies is best suited for all students that intend to transfer to a 4-year institution after graduating SUSCC. 

Opelika and Valley Campus
Last Names: A-G
Wendy Battle - Academic Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5422)
wbattle@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Wendy Battle

Last Names H-O
Sarah Henry - Academic Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5307)
shenry@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Sarah Henry

Last Names P-Z
Shawn Caldwell - Academic Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5483)
rcaldwell@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Shawn Caldwell

 

Wadley Campus
Tiffanie Character - Advising Coordinator/ ADA Coordinator Wadley Campus
256-395-2211 (Extension - 5154)
tcharacter@suscc.edu
Schedule an appointment with Tiffanie Character

SUSCC Athletic Advisor
Brandon Cobb
bcobb@suscc.edu
 

Associate in Applied Science 

The Associate in Applied Science degrees are best suited for students that intend to graduate from SUSCC and seek employment afterwards.

Sarah Henry - Academic Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5307)
shenry@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Sarah Henry 

Shawn Caldwell - Academic Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5483)
rcaldwell@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Shawn Caldwell

Wendy Battle - Academic Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5422)
wbattle@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Wendy Battle

Accordion ContenShawn Caldwell - Academic Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5483)
rcaldwell@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Shawn Caldwell

 

 

Demetra Osby - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5515)
dosby@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Demetra Osby

Amanda Harkins - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5411)
aharkins@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Harkins 

Demetra Osby - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5515)
dosby@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Demetra Osby

Amanda Harkins - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5411)
aharkins@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Harkins 

Demetra Osby - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5515)
dosby@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Demetra Osby

Amanda Harkins - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5411)
aharkins@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Harkins 

Demetra Osby - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5515)
dosby@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Demetra Osby

Amanda Harkins - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5411)
aharkins@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Harkins 

Demetra Osby - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5515)
dosby@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Demetra Osby

Amanda Harkins - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5411)
aharkins@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Harkins 

Demetra Osby - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5515)
dosby@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Demetra Osby

Amanda Harkins - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5411)
aharkins@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Harkins 

Demetra Osby - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5515)
dosby@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Demetra Osby

Amanda Harkins - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5411)
aharkins@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Harkins 

Demetra Osby - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5515)
dosby@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Demetra Osby

Amanda Harkins - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5411)
aharkins@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Harkins 

Demetra Osby - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5515)
dosby@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Demetra Osby

Amanda Harkins - Technical Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5411)
aharkins@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Amanda Harkins 

 

Chiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

Chiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

Chiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

Chiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

Chiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

Chiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

Chiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

Chiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

Accordion ContenChiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

Chiquita Brooks - Health Sciences Advisor
334-745-6437 (Extension - 5519)
cbrooks@suscc.edu
Schedule an Appointment with Chiquita Brooks

 

 

 

 

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 7:15 AM- 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:15 AM - 12:15 PM