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Our Mission
The mission of the Advisement and Counseling Center is to offer comprehensive support services that help students obtain their educational, career,or life goals and facilitate their growth and development. Counselors welcome the opportunity to discuss with students any topics that may contribute to a more satisfying college experience.

Student Services is committed to the college’s mission of creating a supportive and safe environment for all our students.

Students who come to the Center commonly receive support in the following areas:

Career Information & Counseling
Choosing a career can be an easy task for some students, while for other students, the task can seem overwhelming. No matter which perspective a student may take towards career decisions, the Advisement and Counseling Center is an invaluable resource for any student needing career information and exploration. Counselors collaborate with students in their career decision-making process, and may help them assess their career interests and values, select a program of study as it relates to a career, and research specific careers and their outlook in the workforce. There are numerous tools that counselors may employ when working with students regarding career and may include:

  • DISCOVER Career Guidance Software
  • Career Assessments & Inventories
  • Career Library
  • Career-related Websites

Academic Advising
At Massasoit, there are more than 60 programs of study (majors) offered with over 800 different courses to select from each year. With so many options available, the Advisement and Counseling Center can help students navigate which programs and courses to choose in order to meet their educational and career goals. From the student's initial orientation right through graduation, the center provides assistance on such topics as:

  • Program of Study Selection
  • Course Selection/Sequencing
  • Course Load
  • Change of Program Process
Students interested in changing their program of study initiate the process in the Advisement and Counseling Center. Required paperwork is filled out during an interview with a counselor and career counseling is provided if necessary. All completed requests for change of program are filed with the Registrar's Office except for “Selective Admission” programs. Applications to these programs are submitted to the Admissions Office and may have a deadline.

Transfer Information
 Many students take advantage of Massasoit's affordable tuition and high quality education to begin their college careers. Massasoit's transfer programs, Business Administration Transfer, Human Services Transfer, Criminal Justice Transfer, Liberal Arts Transfer-Science and Liberal Arts Transfer allow you to complete the first two years of your four-year degree.
Advisement & Counseling
Student Web Resources
The Advisement & Counseling Center has assembled a collection of links for students looking to research career, transfer, and scholarship information. More...
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On-the-Spot Admissions
Advisement & Counseling Center
Room SC-123
Brockton Campus

Students must have 42 credits completed and be attending the college of choice
in September 2008.
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UMass Lowell
Wednesday, April 16
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College Transfer Day

Wednesday, April 23, 2008
11:00-1:00 p.m.
Student Commons, Canton Campus

College Transfer Evening

Wednesday April 30th, 2008
 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Upper Student Lounge,
Student Center, Brockton Campus

Fall College Transfer Day

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Brockton Campus
Watch this site for details!

Do You Have Questions About
Transferring To A 4-Year College?

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Massachusetts Transfer Compact        Printable Version

The Commonwealth Transfer Compact facilitates transfer of Massasoit graduates to junior status into Massachusetts state colleges and universities. The compact provides that Massasoit transfer programs will be transferred as a unit (provided the student meets the admission criteria at the four-year school) and will be applied toward a Bachelor's degree. Students are eligible for the Transfer Compact by meeting the following criteria:

  1. Complete an Associate Degree with a minimum of 60 credit hours exclusive of developmental coursework
  2. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0 (in a 4.0 system) at the community college awarding the degree
  3. Complete the following minimum general education courses, exclusive of developmental coursework:
English Composition/Writing 6 credit hours
Behavioral and Social Science 9 credit hours
Humanities and Fine Arts 9 credit hours
Natural or Physical Sciences 8 credit hours
Mathematics 3 credit hours
Total 35 credit hours

The five Massasoit programs which fulfill the Compact are Business Administration Transfer, Human Services Transfer, Criminal Justice Transfer, Liberal Arts Transfer, and Liberal Arts Transfer/Science. Students interested in the Massachusetts Transfer Compact should also become familiar with the Joint Admission program.

Points of Clarification for the Compact

  • Students must graduate from a designated transfer program to receive Compact status.
  • All transfer Compact requirements must be fulfilled prior to enrolling at the four-year institution.
  • State College and University Registrars have the right to require two full years of upper division coursework and the right to require major course requirements for the Bachelor's degree.
  • A grade of "D" can be accepted toward a Bachelor's degree but a "D" will only be applied towards major credit if a native student can use the "D" toward major credit.
  • The Transfer Compact does not guarantee admission to a State College or University.
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Joint Admission Agreement       Printable Version


Joint Admission guarantees participating Massasoit students admission to a State College or University provided the following conditions are met:
Students must be matriculated into a specific degree program at Massasoit.
Upon graduation from Massasoit, a student must have earned a 2.5 grade point average. A student must transfer to the college or university in a comparable program.
Students must earn an associate degree within five years of matriculating into a degree program at Massasoit.
At the beginning of your final semester meet with a counselor to fill out an "Intent to Enroll" form in the Advisement & Counseling Center at Massasoit Community College.

Participation in this program does not obligate a student to attend the college or university upon graduation, nor does it prevent a student from exploring and selecting other transfer options. Students enrolled in Joint Admission are subject to program requirements at the school which were in effect at the time of matriculation at Massasoit.

Joint Admissions Programs at Massasoit Community College
Business Administration Transfer   Business Administration Careers - General Business
Computer Information Systems   Child Care Education and Administration
Criminal Justice Transfer   Fire Science Technology
Human Services Transfer   Liberal Arts Studies
Liberal Arts Studies - Media   Liberal Arts Transfer
Liberal Arts Transfer - Science   Liberal Arts Studies - Theatre
Nurse Education


Participating Universities and Colleges include:
UMass Amherst
Fitchburg State College
UMass Boston
  
Westfield State College
UMass Dartmouth
  
Salem State College
UMass Lowell
  
Worcester State College
Bridgewater State College
  
Framingham State College
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts


STIPULATION: Not all programs are available at all the Colleges and Unversities
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Massachusetts State College & University Transfer Reference Sheets


Bridgewater State College Fitchburg State College
Framingham State College Massachusetts College of Art
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Salem State College University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Lowell Westfield State College
Worcester State College
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Transfer Scholarship Opportunities

2008 Scholarship Info (PDF)

Each year, scholarship opportunities for transfer students are sent to the Advisement & Counseling Center from various organizations, agencies, colleges, or foundations. This guide should be used for general information and planning. Those scholarships which are coordinated through the Advisement & Counseling Center require the provided application. Additional information about the other scholarships may be obtained by contacting the respective agency or admission office. Students are encouraged to research other scholarship opportunities.
This handbook is not intended to be a comprehensive guide. Other resources for scholarship information include:

• Higher Education Information Center, Boston Public Library -- 617-426-0681
• Massasoit Community College Library
• Your Local Library
Personal Counseling
College can be an exciting time that offers its students tremendous opportunities for individual and intellectual growth. However, there may be occasions where students experience some difficulties during their college career that can interfere with meeting their educational goals. The Advisement and Counseling Center is a valuable resource that can assist students with issues that impact their personal well-being. Some of these issues may include:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention / Concentration Deficits
  • Depression
  • Relationship Problems
  • Substance Abuse
  • Sexuality / Sexual Orientation
  • Stress Management

Counselors can help students explore how to best address these and other personal concerns which may include a referral to professionals in the community for more extensive services. Information shared by students in their appointments with counselors is considered confidential and will not be disclosed to others except in very specific circumstances (which can be discussed between counselors and students).

The Advisement and Counseling Center can also provide crisis intervention services and consultations to college faculty and staff. Students who are experiencing a crisis on campus should meet with a counselor for assistance. For faculty and staff that have serious concerns about students' emotional and behavioral well-being, counselors can offer strategies that may benefit both faculty/staff and students.

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