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.

CampusHours
Main CampusMonday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Orange County CampusMonday, 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/PhoneAppointment DaysGroups ServedMake an Appointment
Chris BarkerMonday, Wednesday, and FridayEveryone
Demitrius Bullock
919-536-7200, ext. 1125
Monday, Tuesday, and FridayVeterans
Carlton Koonce
919-536-7200, ext. 1815

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Everyone
Kelvin West
919-536-7200, ext. 1100
Monday, Wednesday, and ThursdayEveryone
Heather Nickel
919-536-7200, ext. 1807
Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayEveryone
Eliza Murphy
919-536-7200, ext. 4227
Monday – FridayOrange County students