Advising & Learning Support-Current Students

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What is advising all about?

Most people think advising is just about classes, but that's not true. Sure, meeting with your advisor gives you a chance to talk about majors, minors, classes, and graduation, but you should also discuss other questions, concerns, or ideas you have about your time at UNC Asheville with your advisor. Have you thought about undergraduate research? Your advisor can help you find someone to guide and mentor you through your project. Are you considering an internship? Your advisor may know someone in your area of interest who can help you set up an on- or off-campus experience. What about that trouble you're having with study skills or time management? Your advisor is someone who has worked on these skills throughout their time in academia, and they will have plenty of good advice for you.

Take advantage of the advising process--it is a chance to get to know a faculty member in a different, unique, and meaningful way!

Advising is a 2-way street

The success of your relationship with your academic advisor depends on your ability to communicate with each other. A great way to build trust and communication is to arrive at your advising appointment prepared with potential classes for the next semester, ideas about how you want to complete requirements, and a list of questions you want to discuss with your advisor. These links can help you prepare for your advising appointment:

General Advising & Academic Planning Information
Academic Departments and Programs	Academic Calendar
UNC Asheville Catalog	Class Schedules
Schedule Planning Worksheet	Four-year Academic Planner
Calculate your GPA	DegPAR
Things to do before your advising appointment
Integrative Liberal Studies
ILS Website	ILS Requirement Checksheet
ILS Graduation Checksheets
Academic Opportunities
Study Abroad/Study Away	Key Center for Service Learning
Preparing for Graduate School	Choosing a Major
Undergraduate Research	Internships

Who gets an academic advisor?

Undergraduate, degree-seeking students at UNC Asheville are required to see their academic advisor at least once a semester, and are strongly encouraged to stay in regular contact with them throughout the year. Advisors guide students through course scheduling, major/minor selection, career and graduate school planning, and personal and academic difficulties.

Students seeking a second degree, teacher licensure or certificate of major from UNC Asheville are also required to have an academic advisor.

Graduate students should see the Master's of Liberal Arts staff for advisor assignments.

Dual enrollment, visiting, and non-degree seeking students are not required to have academic advisors, but we strongly recommend that you develop a relationship with a faculty or staff member whom you can go to with questions or concerns.