Academic Advisors
The holistic academic advising model at NIACC takes a whole-student approach. We don’t just focus
on academics. We also support your personal, social, and career development, offering wraparound
services to help you meet your needs and goals.
Each semester, you will have a meeting with an Academic Advisor to register for courses and ensure that you are progressing along your chosen pathway.
Please contact the Advising Center at 641-422-4207 or advising@niacc.edu with any questions.
Registration Dates:
- Fall (August-December) Registration opens late March
- Spring (January -May) Registration opens late October
Agriculture
GROW. CULTIVATE. PRODUCE.
Produce livestock, cultivate leadership and grow your land stewardship skills.
- Students learn using sophisticated technologies and real-time digital data
- On-site cattle and swine herds, including show pig production
- Agribusiness and production internships that lead to full-time employment
- 100% career placement rate
Business
LEAD. MANAGE. BUILD.
Develop your management skills and become a leader. Explore partnership building and customer relations. This pathway will set you up for transfer or teach you how to take your entrepreneurial idea and grow a business.
- Only community college in Iowa with a John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center onsite
- 5 week courses available
Health Science
CARE. HEAL. REHABILITATE.
Care for people, promote health, and help our community thrive.
- 98% health career placement rate overall
- 100% ADN placement rate for all seeking employment
- Train in a state-of-the-art Health Simulation Center
- Nationally accredited programs
- Strong transfer agreements with UNI, University of Iowa, Iowa State, and Waldorf
Human & Public Services
SERVE. PROTECT. EDUCATE.
Explore communities, relationships, and cultures. Learn how you can spark positive change in the world. This pathway will set you up for transfer or a career in counseling, community development, education, social work, human resources or law enforcement.
- Collaborate with local police on community policing projects
- Work-based learning experience in classrooms for education majors
Humanities
COMMUNICATE. CREATE. CONTRIBUTE.
Are you passionate about music, writing, or art? If so, the Humanities pathway is for you. Prepare for transfer or a career in performing arts, studio arts, journalism, language, or communications.
- 1200 seat auditorium
- Showcase performance opportunities from year one, including annual favorite Quodlibet
- Find your people: a thriving community of artists and musicians
- Flex your creativity and passion
- Opportunities to show in Campus and community art shows
- Newly updated ceramics lab
Skilled Trades
BUILD. CREATE. INNOVATE.
Build the hands-on skills you need to enter a high-demand field.
- Complete your degree tuition free with Future Ready Iowa scholarship
- Earn industry-recognized credentials
- National Science Foundation grant award programs
- 100% job placement rate many students have multiple offers before gradation!
STEM
EXPLORE. ANALYZE. DISCOVER.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. If you look at the world with an analytical eye and seek to explore and explain how the world and the human body work, this pathway is for you. Prepare for
transfer or a career in areas like computer programming, engineering, finance, chemistry, biotechnology, exercise science, or architecture.
- 30,000 sq. ft. of spacious, flexible classrooms and innovative labs
- Biology students participate in National Science Foundation research
- Interdisciplinary opportunities, like fusing Entrepreneurship across disciplines
Career Planning
Career Planning at NIACC
At NIACC, we’re committed to helping students turn their goals into reality. Our Career Planning services provide personalized guidance to explore career options, identify strengths, and create a clear path forward. Students can:
- Take career assessments like FOCUS 2 to discover interests and skills.
- Access resources such as labor market data and “What Can I Do With This Major?” tools.
- Gain real-world experience through internships, job shadows, and registered apprenticeships.
- Get support with resumes, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
Whether you’re planning to transfer or enter the workforce, NIACC offers the tools and support you need for success.
