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Fall & Spring Hours
Monday-Thursday | 8am - 7pm
Friday | 8am - 5pm
Saturday | 9am - 12pm

Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday | 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm

Welcome to Odessa College! The Advising Center is a hub of information to move students from starting their academic journey to realizing their goals and dreams. The Student Success Coaches serve students by:

  • Registering students for classes
  • Advising students on degree and career pathways
  • Guiding first-time students through their initial college experience
  • Assisting with exploration of transfer and career opportunities
  • Discussing personal concerns

Students are welcome to come to campus to register in-person. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Students are also welcome to register virtually by phone, email or our Virtual Advising Center (Monday-Thursday 8a-7p; Friday 8a-5p, Saturday 9a-12p Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 8a-7p; Friday 8a-5p). Odessa College looks forward to welcoming students back to campus this fall. 


Click HERE to Contact the Advising Center or your Academic Success Coach.


Dropping Or Withdrawing?

Texas law (TEC 51.907) limits students to six dropped courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges and universities.

 If you drop a course after the census date, it may count toward your 6-drop limit. Once you reach that limit, you cannot drop additional courses unless you qualify for an exception.
 
This rule applies to all Texas public institutions, not just the one you're currently attending. So, all drops taken across schools are counted together.

It’s important to use your drops wisely. If you use all six and later need to drop for a serious reason, you may not be allowed to without meeting exception requirements.

  • Documented medical or mental health issues
  • Family emergencies
  • Active military service
  • Other extenuating circumstances (with documentation)

If you think you may qualify for an exception, speak with your advisor as soon as possible.

For more information, visit our official website.
 
Not sure how many drops you've used? Need help deciding whether to drop a class? Contact advising@odessa.edu —we're here to help!