Student Success Center

The Student Success Center provides a supportive and professional environment promoting the exploration and development of individual strengths that encourage academic success and personal growth.

The Center is dedicated to furthering the educational mission of Sussex County Community College by assisting students to be academically successful. Take advantage of the knowledge and resources you’ll find at the Center.

Book an appointment

 

Resources for Students

Academic Planning and Advising are an essential part of your education and planning your goals. 

  • Explore programs of study
  • Select a program that matches your professional goals and create an academic plan
  • Choose the right courses each semester
  • Find the services and support you may need throughout your journey

Seek advisement well in advance of upcoming registration dates. Advising is ongoing throughout your college education, make sure to connect with your advisor to map out your academic plan early.

You can keep track of which courses you have taken and which courses are still required by following your major’s Course Sequencing. Recommended Course Sequencing for each program can be found in the College Catalog and on the website under each Program page.

Start your academic planning now 

Book an Appointment

We encourage students to make an appointment. Contact the Student Success Center (formerly the Advising and Counseling Center) to Book an Appointment which can be used to schedule the following types of appointments: 

      • Academic Advising/Planning for current, returning, and transfer students
      • Academic Probation Meeting
      • Academic Success Meeting
      • International Student Support
      • Personal Counseling
      • Pre-Nursing Advising
      • Student Accessibility Services Intake
      • Transfer Counseling

Knowing your academic advisor is an important part of Academic Planning and your success.

Your advisor can assist you with:
  • Mapping out your next semester
  • Reviewing your overall degree plan
  • Connecting you to student services on campus

Advisor Assignments can be found by logging into my.sussex Portal under Advising Information. You can even email your advisor through the portal by clicking on the email icon next to your advisor's name.

My Sussex Portal

Questions? Contact the Student Success Center at advising@sussex.edu.

Finding your career path is a process that requires self-awareness and self-assessment.

At Sussex, Career Exploration is part of The Student Success Center (formerly the Advising & Counseling Center). We can assist you with career exploration to help you identify a Career Path and the jobs and majors in that path. 

Teal Focus 2 logo

Focus 2 guides users through a reliable, intuitive career and education decision-making model to help them choose a college, select a major, explore occupations, make informed career decisions and take action in their career development.

This tool helps to navigate the world of majors and occupations by identifying or confirming your interests, values, skills, and personality.

First-time users need to create an account.

  1. Log in to Focus -2
  2. Click on Register to create a new account. 
  3. Choose your username and password.
  4. Access Code is: SKYLANDERS
  5. Take a few of the 10-15 minute assessments and bring them into your appointment.

Once you set up an account with Focus 2, you may use it at any time.

Get free confidential and professional short-term counseling. You can also attend workshops, reduce your stress and get referrals to local community resources. See what Personal Counseling Services has to offer and visit the Personal Counseling webpage or download the Personal Counseling Information Brochure.

There are many outside organizations that offer Support and Community Resources

To make an appointment for personal counseling contact Alyssa: ahoekstra@sussex.edu

Whether you are transferring into Sussex or from Sussex let us help you make that transition easier. Discuss your plans with our Transfer Counselor and find out more about the Transfer Services we provide.

Student Success Center Faculty

Student Success Center
Director of Student Success Center
jborger@sussex.edu
973-300-2208
Student Success Center
Student Accessibility Services Coordinator/Counselor
pcavanagh@sussex.edu
973-300-2153
Student Success Center
PT Military & Veteran Engagement Specialist
dhaislip@sussex.edu
973-300-2385
Student Success Center
Personal Counselor/Academic Advisor
ahoekstra@sussex.edu
973-300-2346
Student Success Center
PT College Admissions Specialist
kmccaw@sussex.edu
973-300-2206
Student Success Center
PT Student Success Advisor
Student Success Center
Advisor
ssciabica@sussex.edu
973.300.2235

Student Success Center Faculty

Student Success Center
Director of Student Success Center
jborger@sussex.edu
973-300-2208
Student Success Center
Student Accessibility Services Coordinator/Counselor
pcavanagh@sussex.edu
973-300-2153
Student Success Center
PT Military & Veteran Engagement Specialist
dhaislip@sussex.edu
973-300-2385
Student Success Center
Personal Counselor/Academic Advisor
ahoekstra@sussex.edu
973-300-2346
Student Success Center
PT College Admissions Specialist
kmccaw@sussex.edu
973-300-2206
Student Success Center
PT Student Success Advisor
Student Success Center
Advisor
ssciabica@sussex.edu
973.300.2235