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, a calendar of events by major is available below.The calendar is currently being developed as events and activities are planned. Updates will be posted through Advising Day, so check back often if you don't see activities posted for your department.
ADVISING DAY EVENTS
ADVISING CENTER AND UNDECLARED STUDENTS Monday, February 18 - Thurday February 21 ~ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
An Information Table staffed with Advising Center advisors will be set up in the Courtyard Dining Hall from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm to answer general questions about Advising Day, where and when academic departments are meeting, as well as Advising Center activities.ADVISING DAY ~ Tuesday, February 26
The Advising Center will be open for apointments and walk-ins from 8:00 - 5:00. Please contact your advisor for more information.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 Coffee and snack reception in McKee 110 at noon. 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 Biology will have group advising sessions in the morning in the Natural Science Auditorium:
8:00 am Seniors with Dr. Kathy Mathews
8:30 am Juniors with Dr. Jeremy Hyman
9:00 am Sophomores with Dr. Tom Martin
9:30 am Freshman with Dr. Sean O'Connell
There will also be a fun Biology quiz, movie night, and pizza and prizes from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, also in the NS Auditorium.BIOLOGY EDUCATION Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION and LAW Two advising sessions will be held in Forsyth 305:
9:00 - 11:30 am: Information session and advising for freshman, sophomores, and transfer students. Come to this session if you have just transferred or you have fewer than 60 earned hours.
1:00 - 3:00 pm: Short information session and advising for juniors and seniors. Come to this session if you have 60 or more earned hours.
Your advisor will be at both of these sessions with class suggestions and alt pin numbers. There will also be information on the Campus Mediation Society, the Business and Law Society, reading a degree audit, keeping up with a plan sheet, and signing up for internships and independent studies.
You must attend one of these sessions to be advised for Summer and Fall 2013. Advising Day is the day set aside for you to take care of business!
Review and print a copy of your degree audit and bring it with you to your session. List six classes you intend to take in the fall semester. Check for and clear any registration holds to ensure you will be able to register when your registration window opens.CHEMISTRY Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. COMMUNICATION Majors Meeting 10:00 am in Natural Science Auditorium. Important advising information, get the latest on the department and concentrations. Refreshments will be served.
Don't forget Tarzan of the Apes has its one and only performance this evening in the Bardo Arts Center. The experience starts at 7:25 pm. Tickets $10. Advanced tickets suggested.
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES and DISORDERS Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. 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 Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. 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 Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. GEOSCIENCES Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. 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 Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. 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 Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. MOTION PICTURE and TELEVISION PRODUCTION Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. MUSIC Commercial and Electronic majors, 10:00 am Coulter 357 MUSIC EDUCATION Music Education majors 2:00 - 3:00 pm in Coulter 375 NATURAL RESOURCE and CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Open advising session from 8:30 - 9:00 am in Stillwell 354 for students unfamiliar with the pre-registration advising process, degree audits, or who have other questions. Faculty will meet individually with advisees throughout the remainder of the day. 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 All majors meeting at 11:30 am in Stillwell 226. Grab a slice of pizza and get to know other majors. Dr. Whitmire, Department Head, will give a brief taslk and introduce faculty to new majors. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. POLITICAL SCIENCE Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. PRE-PROFESSIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS Students interested in Pre-Professional programs should contact Emily Sharpe in the Honors College, easharpe@email.wcu.edu, to schedule an appointment. 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 Orientation session for pre-social work majors - those who have not previously attended an advising meeting with members of the department. Pizza at 11:45 am in HHS 339, bring your own drinks. The orientation session will begin at 12:10 pm, in HHS 357. SOCIOLOGY Coffee and snack reception in McKee 110 at noon. 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 Please visit the department or contact your faculty advisor for Advising Day activities. 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.
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