What is Advising Day?
Advising Day is the beginning of the official Advising and Registration period each semester. While you can meet with your advisor at any point during the Advising and Registration period to plan for next semester's classes, you are strongly encouraged to attend the activities your academic department may have scheduled during Advising Day. Some academic departments hold group advising sessions with individual questions and issues addressed afterward while others host informal social gatherings allowing advisors the opportunity to better connect with their advisees.
How do I find out who my advisor is?
Log into MyCat and choose the "Personal Services" tab followed by the "Student" tab. On the "Student" menu, choose "Student Records" followed by "View Student Status." If you are prompted to select a term, select the current term. Your primary advisor should be displayed.
Now that I know who my advisor is, how would I contact him/her?
From the Contact WCU page, there is a link to the WCU faculty and staff directory. You will need to look up your advisor's contact information in it.
Is there anything I need to do to prepare?
You should review your Degree Audit/Evaluation (instructions here) available in your MyCat account prior to any advising sessions. By reviewing your Degree Audit/Evaluation before you go to an advising session, you will be better prepared to discuss what courses you need to take to finish your degree program and graduate on time.You should also review the questions about Advising Day. By being prepared for your advising session, you can spend more time talking with your advisor about other opportunities available within your major such as internships, independent studies, research opportunities, service learning and study abroad. All of these opportunities can enhance your education and broaden your experience at WCU but it is up to you to talk with your advisor about ways you can combine your interests inside and outside of the classroom!
What if I haven't declared my major?
Don't worry! You have until you have earned 45 hours to declare and the staff of the Advising Center, Honors College, or Student Support Services can help. Be sure to make an appointment with your advisor early so you'll have plenty of time to consider your options before your registration day.
What is my department doing?
Each department does something a little different on Advising Day. Find your major below to see what activities they have planned for Advising Day.
Are there other activities on Advising Day?
Yes, the following activities are also scheduled for Advising Day.Calendar events for Advising Day will be posted by February 10th. Updates will be posted through Monday February 20, so check back often if you don't see activities posted for your department.
| ADVISING CENTER AND UNDECLARED STUDENTS |
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Monday, February 20th ~ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ADVISING DAY ~ Tuesday, February 21th All undeclared students should meet with their assigned advisor in the Advising Center, Student Support Services or the Honors College well before their assigned registration date. Advisors in those offices will be meeting with students daily from Advising Day through the web registration period via appointments scheduled in AdvisorTrac. You do not have to meet with your advisor on Advising Day but are welcome to if an appointment is available. |
| ACCOUNTING |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| ANTHROPOLOGY |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| ART |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| ART EDUCATION |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| ATHLETIC TRAINING |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| BIOLOGY |
| Group advising for Biology majors in the Natural Science Auditorium (NS 1) at the following times: Seniors - 9:00 am, Juniors - 9:30 am, Sophomores - 10:00 am, Freshmen - 10:30 am. |
| BIOLOGY EDUCATION |
| A general advising session will be held for Science Education majors at 10:00-11:00 a.m. in NS 123. This session is mandatory for freshman through juniors. Come and get your questions answered, meet your peers and share experiences. |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION and LAW |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| CHEMISTRY |
| Career Planning Workshop for Chemistry Majors, 1:30 - 2:30 pm in Stillwell 424.A general advising session will be held for Science Education majors at 10:00-11:00 a.m. in NS 123. This session is mandatory for freshman through juniors. Come and get your questions answered, meet your peers and share experiences. |
| COMMUNICATION |
| The Communication Department will host an Advising Day picnic next to the softball field. Communication majors should check Catamount Mail for time and other details. |
| COMMUNICATION SCIENCES and DISORDERS |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders will have a group advising session for undergraduates from 10:00 - 11:00 am in Killian 107. All undergraduates should have looked at their degree audit and should have a proposed list of courses they wish to take. Alt-pins will not be given to students without this information. For course sequence lists please visit http://commdis.wcu.edu. A group advising session for graduate students will be held from 11:00 - 12:00 noon in Killian 107. |
| COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
| Criminal Justice will conduct MANDATORY advising for all majors by advisor according to the following schedule: 8:30 - 10:00 am ~ Belk 323 ~ Dr. Brown, Dr. Vaske, Dr. Lee 8:30 - 10:00 am ~ Belk 305 ~ Dr. Briggs, Dr. Kopak 10:30 - 12:00 pm ~ Belk 323 ~ Dr. Hawley, Dr. Caravelis-Hughes 1030 - 12:00 pm ~ Belk 305 ~ Dr. Mason, Ms. Orender Students must bring a current detail degree audit, obtainable through My Cat, and two copies of their tentative schedule. Additional individual advisement appointments will not be made during the remainder of this week except to follow up on Advising Day sessions) and PINS will not be released to students who miss their session. |
| EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION |
| A general advising session will be held for Science Education majors at 10:00-11:00 a.m. in NS 123. This session is mandatory for freshman through juniors. Come and get your questions answered, meet your peers and share experiences. |
| ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology will conduct one-on-one advising sessions from 8:00 - 5:00. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor, walk-ins will be able to sign up for an available time. 10:00 - 12:00 - Belk 370 - Group advising/introduction to the major, tours of labs, assignment of an advisor (or introduction to the advisor if already assigned), and an opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one session with the advisor. Early registration period is March 12 through March 22. Use faculty sign-up sheet to schedule an appointment. Make sure to bring copy of your current degree audit - printers will not be available. |
| ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING |
| Electrical Engineering will conduct one-on-one advising sessions from 8:00 - 5:00. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor, walk-ins will be able to sign up for an available time. 10:00 - 12:00 - Belk 355 - Group advising/introduction to the major, tours of labs, assignment of an advisor (or introduction to the advisor if already assigned), and an opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one session with the advisor. Early registration period is March 12 through March 22. Use faculty sign-up sheet to schedule an appointment. Make sure to bring copy of your current degree audit - printers will not be available. |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION |
| Elementary Education 9:00 - 10:30 am in Killian 219. Liberal Studies session for all majors 3:30 - 5:00 pm in Killian 219. |
| EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY |
| Engineering Technology will conduct one-on-one advising sessions from 8:00 - 5:00. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor, walk-ins will be able to sign up for an available time. 10:00 - 12:00 - Belk 266 A - Group advising/introduction to the major, tours of labs, assignment of an advisor (or introduction to the advisor if already assigned), and an opportunity to sign up for a one-on-one session with the advisor. Early registration period is March 12 through March 22. Use faculty sign-up sheet to schedule an appointment. Make sure to bring copy of your current degree audit - printers will not be available. |
| ENGLISH |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| ENGLISH EDUCATION |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| FINANCE |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| FORENSIC SCIENCE |
| Forensic Science faculty will be attending the American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual meeting during the week of Advising Day. Faculty will contact their advisees to schedule advising sessions when they return the week of February 27. |
| GEOSCIENCES |
| Geology and Earth Science Education will have a mandatory meeting with lunch followed by individual advising appointments. Contact the department for time and location. |
| GERMAN |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| HISTORY |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| HOSPITALITY and TOURISM MANAGEMENT |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management will conduct one-on-one advising sessions throughout the day and the advising period. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. |
| INTERIOR DESIGN |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| GLOBAL MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| MARKETING |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| MATHEMATICS |
| Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. |
| MATHEMATICS EDUCATION |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION |
| Middle Grades Education 10:30 - noon in Killian 221. Liberal Studies session for all majors 3:30 - 5:00 pm in Killian 219. |
| MOTION PICTURE and TELEVISION PRODUCTION |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| MUSIC |
| Commercial and Electronic Music Majors Meeting 10-12 am Coulter 374. Music will have advising hours as posted by faculty. Students are asked to sign-up for an appointment with their faculty advisor. |
| MUSIC EDUCATION |
| Music Education Majors Meeting at 6:00 pm Tuesday February 14 in Coulter 173. |
| NATURAL RESOURCE and CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT |
| Natural Resource and Conservation Management will have an open advising session from 9:00 - 10:00 am in Stillwell 354 followed by individual advising appointments with faculty advisors. |
| NURSING |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| NUTRITION and DIETETICS |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| PARKS and RECREATION MANAGEMENT |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| PHILOSOPHY and RELIGION |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
| Physical Education 2:30 - 4:00 pm in Killian 221. Liberal Studies session for all majors 3:30 - 5:00 pm in Killian 219. |
| POLITICAL SCIENCE |
| Political Science will have a majors meeting at 11:00 AM in Stillwell 425. |
| PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS |
| Students interested in Pre-Professional programs should contact Emily Sharpe in the Honors College, easharpe@email.wcu.edu. |
| PSYCHOLOGY |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| RECREATION THERAPY |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| SOCIAL WORK |
| Social Work will host an information session from Noon to 1:30 PM in McKee G-09. All Pre-Social Work, Social Work, and folks curious about Social Work are invited. Pizza will be served! Majors should contact their faculty advisor to schedule an advising appointment. |
| SOCIOLOGY |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| SPANISH |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| SPANISH EDUCATION |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION |
| Special Education 1:00 - 2:30 pm in Killian 219. Liberal Studies session for all majors 3:30 - 5:00 pm in Killian 219. |
| SPORT MANAGEMENT |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| STAGE and SCREEN |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |
| THEATRE |
| Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. |