Advisors are faculty or academic staff who can guide students toward fulfilling degree requirements and planning successive semester courses of study. Advisor Directory- a listing of advisors by major Student Services Advisors- Student Services hours for appointments or walk-in assistance
Advising Process
New Students
- Admitted students will receive information about placement tests dates, orientation, and advising/registration dates in the mail
- Read information- Contact the Student Services office with any questions. Phone (920) 832-2620 or e-mail: foxinfo@uwc.edu
- A suggestion - Click here for Academic Planning Tools
- You will meet with an advisor and register immediately after your scheduled orientation
Continuing Students
- Watch for postcard indicating advising and registration information (generally, postcards are mailed out in October for Spring early registration and March for Fall early registration) Reminder: Keep your address current with Student Services.
- Check out the current advising/registration dates.
- Meet with your advisor early and register as early as possible for your scheduled timeframe for best course selection.
Re-entry and Transfer Students
- Admitted students will receive information about placement tests dates, orientation, and advising/registration dates in the mail
- Read information- Contact the Student Services office with any questions. Phone (920) 832-2620 or e-mail: foxinfo@uwc.edu
- A suggestion - Click here for Academic Planning tools
- Reentry students may meet with an advisor by appointment and register during the early registration period. Transfer students will meet with an advisor and register immediately after scheduled orientation
Academic Planning
Advising is an ongoing process. Use the academic planning tools as you begin and move along in your educational journey.
Academic Planning Checklist -Questions to consider prior to meeting with an advisor. A key to success as a college student is to know where you are going and how to get there? This checklist will assist you in formulating a plan or identify the need for you to use campus resources to move you toward formulating a plan.
Computing Semester Grade Point Average (GPA)
Insert your current semester courses and expected grades to get an idea of your semester grade point average. A key to success as a college student is to maintain good academic standing (at least a 2.0 grade point average).
Frequently Asked Questions
College/Work Balance Chart
Use this chart for decision making on how many hours to work with expected course load. A key to success as a college student is allowing for the time needed to devote to your course work.
| # of Credits |
Employment Hours |
|---|---|
| 16-18 |
0-5 |
| 13-15 |
6-10 |
| 9-12 |
11-20 |
| 6-8 |
21-30 |
| 3-5 |
Full-time |