Academic advising at Durham Tech is the key to your success. Our advisors help you determine your interests, explore career options, set academic goals, select courses, answer questions about your program of study, and ensure you’re ready for registration. Follow the Enrollment Steps prior to meeting with an advisor.
Academic Advising Hours
Walk-in advising is available daily. Please see below for current appointment options.
| Campus | Hours |
|---|---|
| Main Campus | Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Orange County Campus | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Note: Please check the Academic Calendar for college closures that may affect advising hours. The Advising Services department closes on the last Friday of every month from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. for a monthly staff meeting.
Find Your Advisor
Select your student group below for more information about locating your advisor.
- Current Students
All students enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program are assigned to a Program Advisor. You can find the name of your assigned academic advisor in under Student Planning → Go to Plan & Schedule → Advising.
It is important to contact your advisor early for course planning and to have your advising hold lifted for registration. Advising holds are placed on student accounts in October for spring registration and March for summer and fall registration. If you do not have an assigned Program Advisor in Self-Service or they do not respond to your email communication within three (3) business days, you may request assistance through one of our service options.
- New and Visiting Students
Academic Advisors are ready to assist newly enrolled, readmitted, and visiting students. Walk-in advising assistance is available daily. Appointments can be scheduled online up to two weeks in advance and are available on a first come, first served basis. Select Advising Appointments below for additional appointment scheduling information.
It is important to contact your advisor early for course planning and to have your advising hold lifted for registration. Advising holds are placed on student accounts in October for spring registration and March for summer and fall registration.
- Students in High School or Dual Enrollment
Career and College Promise (CCP) students should follow the CCP enrollment process and contact their appropriate College Liaison or email ccp@durhamtech.edu if they have questions.
Academic Advising Meetings and Appointments
Advising Services is currently advising students for Spring 2026 registration.
Walk-in advising is available daily.
Advising appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Select an appointment link below to view appointment options within the next two weeks.
| Academic Advisor Email/Phone | Appointment Days | Groups Served | Make an Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Barker | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | Everyone | |
| Demitrius Bullock 919-536-7200, ext. 1125 | Monday, Tuesday, and Friday | Veterans | |
| Carlton Koonce 919-536-7200, ext. 1815 | Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday | Everyone | |
| Kelvin West 919-536-7200, ext. 1100 | Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday | Everyone | |
| Heather Nickel 919-536-7200, ext. 1807 | Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday | Everyone | |
| Eliza Murphy 919-536-7200, ext. 4227 | Monday – Friday | Orange County students |