Advising
Academic Advising
Academic advisors provide guidance to all students by supporting the exploration of academic and career goals; by helping students understand and navigate program requirements and college policies, and by supporting students in developing and realizing academic, career and transfer plans.
New students are advised by professional academic advisors for the purpose of placement and creation of their first semester schedule of courses.
Current students are assigned to departmental faculty advisors or professional academic advisors who can assess academic progress and recommend further course selections.
Advising staff are available through the Academic Center for Enrichment and at each campus location. Meet the staff below!
Remote Advising
Login to the MyBC3 Portal and access Student Planning now to view your academic progress and make a plan for next semester.
You can find your assigned academic advisor under the Advising tab on the Student Planning page. Email your advisor to schedule a time and method to connect remotely.
Find an advisor at your location
BC3 Main Campus
Academic advisors are located in the Academic Center for Enrichment in the Student Success Center. Please call for general advising inquiries.
To make an appointment with an academic advisor at the Butler Main Campus, please call or schedule an appointment online. If you would like to make an appointment with a specific advisor, please use the link under his/her contact information below.
Elizabeth Bowser - Retention Coordinator, Academic Advisor
Email
724.287.8711 x8260
Schedule Appointment
Amy Gallagher - Career Development Coordinator, Academic Advisor
Mary McGinnis - Transfer Coordinator, Academic Advisor
Dr. Joshua Novak - Dean of Student Development 
Dr. Natacia Owens - Assistant Dean of Advising and Career Planning BC3 @ Armstrong
Karen ZappBC3 @ Brockway
To make an appointment with an academic advisor at the Brockwa Campus, please call or schedule an appointment online. If you would like to make an appointment with a specific advisor, please use the link under his/her contact information below.
Michael Catanzarito 
Viviane Marx, 
Jill Martin-RendBC3 @ Cranberry
There are three academic advisors at BC3 Cranberry. Their offices are all located at the front desk area. Please call 724-772-5520 for general advising questions.
To make an appointment with an academic advisor at the Cranberry Campus, please call 724-772-5520 or schedule an appointment online. If you would like to make an appointment with a specific advisor, please use the link under his/her name below.
Rhiannon Baron, Student Support Specialist & Advising 
Ryan Kociela, Director 
Steve Lockovich, Financial Aid & Advising BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing
Sean Carroll
Teri Duddy
Susan DavisStudent Services Technology Support Specialist
BC3 @ LindenPointe
Mary Kay Bernat
Lauren Buchanan