Western Carolina University

HONORS STUDENTS:

Honors students with declared majors should meet with their faculty advisors for Spring 2024 registration advising and to retrieve their alt-PINs.

Undeclared Honors students should meet with their Honors advisor for Spring 2024 registration advising and to retrieve their alt-PINs.

Honors Advisors Emily Sharpe & Colin Townsend will be available for appointments and drop-ins. You can check their availability and/or make an appointment with them in Navigate.

NON-HONORS UNDECLARED STUDENTS: Will need to schedule an appointment with their Professional Advisor within the Advising Center prior to their registration date. Emails will be sent to students’ catamount email account with more information.

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE LEAD MINOR PROGRAM or SOCIAL JUSTICE MINOR PROGRAM:

Drop in advising for students enrolled or interested in the LEAD Minor or Social Justice Minor can stop by McKee G22 from 11:00am-4:00pm on Advising Day.

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)

Located in Forsyth 101 from 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM

Get your ALT-PIN to register.
PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)

While you’re at Schedule-Palooza:

Prepare for your career!

Get a professional photo FREE
Meet with employers
Meet with Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)

WCU Opportunities

Visit with Student Clubs
Learn about WCU Business Graduate Programs
Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information

Snacks and Giveaways

Enjoy fresh popped popcorn!
Register for giveaways

*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@email.wcu.edu.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at 828.227.7268

School of Art and Design students will meet in Faculty offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member on Advising Day. Some Faculty (those with a large number of advisees) may meet on Zoom and they will send the link to their advisees.

It is best for students to bring laptops, proposed schedules, and their degree audit to their appointment.

*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

Art Ed Students (less than 45 hours): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

Art Ed Students (greater than 45 hours): contact department or faculty advisor for information.

*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210

Students at 46+ credit hours will need to meet with their faculty advisor. Please check your email for any communication.

* For more details and instructions, call the Biology Department.

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)

Located in Forsyth 101 from 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM

Get your ALT-PIN to register.
PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)

While you’re at Schedule-Palooza:

Prepare for your career!

Get a professional photo FREE
Meet with employers
Meet with Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)

WCU Opportunities

Visit with Student Clubs
Learn about WCU Business Graduate Programs
Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information

Snacks and Giveaways

Enjoy fresh popped popcorn!
Register for giveaways

*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@email.wcu.edu.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Chemistry & Physics at 828.227.7260

The Communication Advising Day meeting will be in AP 201

8:30 Bagels and Coffee

9:00 General Meeting

Department Announcements
Student Organization Announcements
Concentration and Curriculum Updates

Spring 2025 Course Descriptions – presented by the faculty

Once we have completed the General Meeting, you may leave to go meet with your individual advisor. If you have questions about the Internship requirements and a discussion about your portfolios and those requirements, you may stay for the 10:30am session.

10:30am – Internships and Portfolios Discussion

Requirements and Considerations
Timing – When you should be looking
How to find an Internship
Portfolio Requirements

For individual advising meetings students need to have their degree audit.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Communication at 828.227.7482

Tuesday, October 29^th – HHS 209 from 10 to 11:15 AM

Students must bring their degree audit and a plan for classes in the next term.

There will be no other related programs on Advising Day for the department.

*For course sequence lists please visit the website at: http://commdis.wcu.edu

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)

Located in Forsyth 101 from 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM

Get your ALT-PIN to register.
PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)

While you’re at Schedule-Palooza:

Prepare for your career!

Get a professional photo FREE
Meet with employers
Meet with Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)

WCU Opportunities

Visit with Student Clubs
Learn about WCU Business Graduate Programs
Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information

Snacks and Giveaways

Enjoy fresh popped popcorn!
Register for giveaways

*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@email.wcu.edu.

All students majoring in Pre-Computer Science, Computer Science, BS Mathematics and B.S.Ed. Mathematics should make an appointment with their primary/secondary faculty advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at 828.227.7245.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Construction Management at 828.227.2201 or email at cm@wcu.edu

ADVISING DAY | Tuesday, October 29^th

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY*

Students who have 45 earned credits or less should see Bryan Barbee in the Advising Center for advising and to receive their pin#s (bbarbee@wcu.edu).

All other students need to attend the session below with primary faculty advisor. You will be receiving additional advising reminders/instructions from your primary faculty advisor. Students must bring a printed copy of your current detail degree audit, obtainable through myWCU and a tentative schedule. Additional individual advisement appointments will not be made during the remainder of this week (except to follow up on Advisement Day sessions) and PINs will not be released to students who miss their session.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS: Find your scheduled session below by locating your designated advisor.

9:00 11:00

Belk 408 Belk 365

Dr. Vaske Dr. Nielson

9:00 11:00

Belk 304 Belk 408

Dr. Hansen Dr. Youstin

9:00 11:00

Belk 409 Belk 358

Dr. Sefiha Ms. Skiscim (covered by Dr. Mason)

9:00 11:00

Belk 406 Belk 323

Mr. Morgan Ms. Cline

9:00 11:00

Belk 305 Belk 304

Dr. Caravelis Dr. McDowell

9:00

Belk 358

Dr. Mason

Note: With nearly 800 majors in departmental programs and virtually all classes filling to capacity, it is critical that you attend your advising session and enroll for your classes at the earliest date available to you.

Students with 45 or fewer hours will see Bryan Barbee in the Advising Center.

*If you are graduating in December 2024, you do not need to attend Advising Day. You’re done!

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at 828.227.2172

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)

Located in Forsyth 101 from 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM

Get your ALT-PIN to register.
PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)

While you’re at Schedule-Palooza:

Prepare for your career!

Get a professional photo FREE
Meet with employers
Meet with Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)

WCU Opportunities

Visit with Student Clubs
Learn about WCU Business Graduate Programs
Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information

Snacks and Giveaways

Enjoy fresh popped popcorn!
Register for giveaways

*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@email.wcu.edu.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775.

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

Block Students: Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Killian 108 at 11:00am-11:30pm on Advising Day.

Intern I Students: Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Killian 108 at 11:00am-11:30pm on Advising Day.

Elementary Education Students (non-first-semester, block, or intern): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Teaching & Learning at 828.227.7108.

ADVISING DAY | Tuesday, October 29^th

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY*

Students who have 45 earned credits or less should see Richard Gamble in the Advising Center for advising and to receive their pin#s (rgamble@wcu.edu).

All other students need to attend the session below with primary faculty advisor. You will be receiving additional advising reminders/instructions from your primary faculty advisor. Students must bring a printed copy of your current detail degree audit, obtainable through myWCU and a tentative schedule. Additional individual advisement appointments will not be made during the remainder of this week (except to follow up on Advisement Day sessions) and PINs will not be released to students who miss their session.

EDM MAJORS:

11:00

Belk 409 & 406

Dr. Briggs, Dr. Jackson, & Mr. Mazarky

Note: With nearly 800 majors in departmental programs and virtually all classes filling to capacity, it is critical that you attend your advising session and enroll for your classes at the earliest date available to you.

Students with 45 or fewer hours will see Richard Gamble in the Advising Center.

*If you are graduating in December 2024, you do not need to attend Advising Day. You’re done!

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at 828.227.2172

Students Not Yet Admitted: Students that have not yet applied/been admitted to the EMC program are required to attend a mandatory meeting on Advising Day at 10:00am in room 311.

Look for an email coming from your advisor with more details.

Questions or concerns? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at 828-227-3516 or Julie Conway at 828-227-2917.

Students Admitted: Students currently in the program will be contacted by their advisor with instructions on scheduling a required meeting.

Questions or concerns? Contact Evelyn Wilson, ewilson@wcu.edu

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Emergency Medical Care at 828.227.3532

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775.

Mandatory Advising Day department meeting for all English Studies majors – Tuesday, October 29^th from 10-11 AM in Coulter 103. Breakfast will be provided.

After October 21^st students should reach out to their advisors for individual appointments on Advising Day.
For Department Meeting on Advising Day: Students can bring their laptop to look at their degree audit with their faculty advisor. Prior to Advising Day, students should receive an email from the department with course descriptions for the Spring term. Students should be prepared to discuss what courses they would like to take.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of English at 828.227.7264.

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

English Ed Students (less than 45 hours): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

English Ed Students (greater than 45 hours): contact department or faculty advisor for information.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of English at 828.227.7264.

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)

Located in Forsyth 101 from 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM

Get your ALT-PIN to register.
PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)

While you’re at Schedule-Palooza:

Prepare for your career!

Get a professional photo FREE
Meet with employers
Meet with Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)

WCU Opportunities

Visit with Student Clubs
Learn about WCU Business Graduate Programs
Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information

Snacks and Giveaways

Enjoy fresh popped popcorn!
Register for giveaways

*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@email.wcu.edu.

Schedule a 1-on-1 advising appointment with your faculty advisor. Please bring a copy of your degree audit and draft schedule for Spring 2025 with you to your advising appointment. Look for an e-mail coming from your advisor with more details.

All declared ENVH majors are also required to attend a meeting on Advising Day (October 29^th) from 1:00-3:00pm in HHS 204. We will have pizza available at the beginning of the meeting and at 1:30 start our formal advising day program. In addition to important program information, you will receive your alt-pin during that meeting.

Questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Brian Byrd at bdbyrd@wcu.edu

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Environmental Health Science at 828.227.2607.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Geosciences & Natural Resources at 828.227.7367.

All School of Stage and Screen students will be meeting in UA 104 at 9 AM on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

You can find advising day information on the Student SharePoint site. You can find the link for this on Stage and Screen’s WCU website.

**The SharePoint site will update to include SAS Spring course list and the Spring liberal studies check list, once they have been released from the registrar’s office. Please keep checking for this information.

You should have received email notification of signing up for an advising day appointment from your SAS Advisor. Advising appointments are being scheduled via Navigate, you will receive or should have received this email notification. You must meet with your SAS advisor in order to register for classes.

What you need for your Advising Meeting:

Come prepared with a list of courses needed, example, Liberal studies ideas, what program courses are needed.
8 semester plan
Have a copy of your degree audit ready

*For more details and instructions, call the School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491.

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)

Located in Forsyth 101 from 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM

Get your ALT-PIN to register.
PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)

While you’re at Schedule-Palooza:

Prepare for your career!

Get a professional photo FREE
Meet with employers
Meet with Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)

WCU Opportunities

Visit with Student Clubs
Learn about WCU Business Graduate Programs
Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information

Snacks and Giveaways

Enjoy fresh popped popcorn!
Register for giveaways

*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@email.wcu.edu.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Forensic Science at 828.227.7260.

All Geology majors are required to attend the department meeting on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th from 9 to 10 AM in Apodaca 322.

Geology is having a general advising day meeting 9-10 am in room 322 and then all students meet individually with their faculty advisor; we also strongly encourage our early students to do this as well, as they can start getting some mentoring about different paths in geology.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Geosciences & Natural Resources at 828.227.7367.

School of Art and Design students will meet in Faculty offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member on Advising Day. Some Faculty (those with a large number of advisees) may meet on Zoom and they will send the link to their advisees.

It is best for students to bring laptops, proposed schedules, and their degree audit to their appointment.

*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

Health & Physical Education Students (non-first-semester, block, or intern): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Teaching & Learning at 227.7108.

* For more details and instructions, contact the History Department.

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)

Located in Forsyth 101 from 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM

Get your ALT-PIN to register.
PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)

While you’re at Schedule-Palooza:

Prepare for your career!

Get a professional photo FREE
Meet with employers
Meet with Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)

WCU Opportunities

Visit with Student Clubs
Learn about WCU Business Graduate Programs
Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information

Snacks and Giveaways

Enjoy fresh popped popcorn!
Register for giveaways

*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@email.wcu.edu.

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

Block Students: Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Killian 108 at 11:00am-11:30pm on Advising Day.

Special Education & Inclusive Learning Students (non-first-semester, block, or intern): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Teaching & Learning at 828.227.7108.

Required:

Your primary advisor will share instructions on how to get your alt-pin. Watch your email closely for communication from your advisor. Instructions will differ based on concentration, classification, and primary advisor.

Not sure who your primary advisor is? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at kyontz@wcu.edu or Julie Conway at jkconway@wcu.edu.

Optional:

In addition to the required alt-pin meeting, all IHS students are invited to attend an optional informational meeting on Advising Day. This meeting will be a one-hour professional development seminar for IHS majors led by core IHS faculty along with the Center for Career & Professional Development.

Preparation for Graduate School: Applications, Testing, Letters of Recommendation, & More!

2:00pm-3:00pm, Health & Human Sciences building, room 433.

Note: This is strictly an informational session. NO alt-pins will be provided during this info session. Students needing their alt-pin should refer to the information above.

Questions? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at kyontz@wcu.edu or Julie Conway at jkconway@wcu.edu.

*For more details and instructions, please call the Department of Integrated Health Science at 828.227.2660.

School of Art and Design students will meet in Faculty offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member on Advising Day. Some Faculty (those with a large number of advisees) may meet on Zoom and they will send the link to their advisees.

It is best for students to bring laptops, proposed schedules, and their degree audit to their appointment.

*For more details and instructions, call the School of Art & Design at 828.227.7210.

Department Meeting – Apodaca 207 from 11 AM to 12 PM on Tuesday, October 29^th

*For more details and instructions, call the International Studies Department at 828.227.3899.

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)

Located in Forsyth 101 from 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM

Get your ALT-PIN to register.
PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)

While you’re at Schedule-Palooza:

Prepare for your career!

Get a professional photo FREE
Meet with employers
Meet with Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)

WCU Opportunities

Visit with Student Clubs
Learn about WCU Business Graduate Programs
Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information

Snacks and Giveaways

Enjoy fresh popped popcorn!
Register for giveaways

*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@email.wcu.edu.

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, October 29^th

(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)

Located in Forsyth 101 from 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM

Get your ALT-PIN to register.
PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)

While you’re at Schedule-Palooza:

Prepare for your career!

Get a professional photo FREE
Meet with employers
Meet with Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)

WCU Opportunities

Visit with Student Clubs
Learn about WCU Business Graduate Programs
Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information

Snacks and Giveaways

Enjoy fresh popped popcorn!
Register for giveaways

*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@email.wcu.edu.

All students majoring in Pre-Computer Science, Computer Science, BS Mathematics and B.S.Ed. Mathematics should make an appointment with their primary/secondary faculty advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at 828.227.7245.

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

Math Education Students (less than 45 hours): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

Math Education Students (greater than 45 hours): contact department or faculty advisor for information.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at 828.227.7245.

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

Middle Grades Education Students (non-first-semester, block, or intern): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Teaching & Learning at 828.227.7108.

Commercial Music and Production majors Advising Day Department Meeting

Tuesday, October 29 – 10 AM in CO 173

*For more details and instructions, call the School of Music at 828.227.7242.

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

Music Education Students (less than 45 hours): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

Music Education Students (greater than 45 hours): contact department or faculty advisor for information.

*For more details and instructions, call the School of Music at 828.227.7242.

NRCM will host our morning help session in AP 302 from 8-9am. This is for all new students or those that need help getting started. Most NRCM faculty will be there to help students complete schedules and look up classes.

At 9am, faculty will be in offices with individual advisees. Students should receive an email from their advisor about sign-ups.

*For more details and instructions, call the Natural Resources Conservation & Management Department at 828-227-7367.

School of Nursing will hold mandatory meetings for all traditional BSN nursing students and interested in nursing students on Advising Day - Tuesday, October 29. Keep an eye on your homeplace announcements and your email for details which will be sent out next week. Reach out to your advisor if you have questions.

*For more details and instructions, call the School of Nursing at 828.227.7467.

Pre-majors:

Meet and greet social for Pre-Nutrition & Dietetics! You will meet with your advisor to receive Alt-Pin, meet the ND faculty, and learn more about the nutrition and dietetics program. Refreshments will be served!

9:00 a.m. in HHS 421

Look for an email coming from your advisor with more details.

Questions or concerns? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at 828-227-3516 or Julie Conway at 828-227-2917.

Students Admitted to Program:

Nutrition & Dietetics students will meet with their assigned faculty advisor individually. Look for an email coming from your advisor with details and instructions.

Questions or concerns? Contact your assigned faculty advisor.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at 828.227.2637.

All PRM majors must attend the required Advising Day department meeting – Tuesday, October 29 in Bardo 130 from 9 AM to 11 AM.

*For more details and instructions, please contact the Parks & Recreation Management Program at 828.227.3844.

*For more details and instructions, please contact the Philosophy Department.

Mandatory in-person Political Science Department Advising Day meeting: 10-11 AM in Apodaca 207 on Tuesday, October 29^th.

Political Science students are required to meet in-person with their assigned advisor to receive their Spring alt-pin. We do not give out alt-pins at the Department meeting.

*For more details and instructions, call the Political Science & Public Affairs Department at 828.227.3898.

Psychology Majors with 45+ credit hours:

You will receive an email from your faculty advisor with information on how to make an appointment on or around advising day. Please keep an eye on your email for this information. If you do not know who your faculty advisor is, you can see their information on your Navigate homepage on the right side of the home page under “Your Success Team”.

Psychology Majors below 45 credit hours:

If you started in or after Fall 23 - you will meet with Sarah Grace Hines (shines@wcu.edu) in the Advising Center. Sarah Grace will send you information on how to make an appointment with her in or around Advising Day.
If you started at WCU before Fall 23 - You will receive an email from your faculty advisor with information on how to make an appointment on or around advising day. Please keep an eye on your email for this information. If you do not know who your faculty advisor is, you can see their information on your Navigate homepage on the right side of the home page under “Your Success Team”.

General Advising Information for Psychology Majors:

Schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor. You will receive information via your catamount email with instructions to schedule an appointment.
Run your degree audit.Here is a site (https://www.wcu.edu/learn/academic-services/advising-center/current-students/how-to-instructions.aspx) with many helpful guides on various processes for registration. Included in this list is a guide for how to run and understand your degree audit. Be sure you do this before our meeting so you can be prepared.
Make a list of courses,based on your degree audit, that you would be interested in taking in the upcoming semester(s). You can use the schedule (https://schedule.wcu.edu) to see what will be offered in upcoming semesters to guide you on this. You can also use this helpful form (xlsx (live.com)) to plan your schedule.
Be sure to show up on time for your advising appointment. Once you meet with your faculty advisor and go over your plan for the following semesters, you will be provided you with your registration PIN. If you are not prepared for your appointment, you will be asked to reschedule for another time when you can come prepared.
1. You should receive an email from the Registrar's Office with your specific registration date and time. Be sure to add this date and time to your calendar to be prepared to register on time!

Advising and Recruitment Coordinator for Psychology - Dr. Wilson (amwilson@wcu.edu)

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Psychology at 828.227.7361.

Pre-majors (Pre-Recreational Therapy):

On Advising Day, pre-majors are required to attend a mandatory meeting at 2:00p.m. in the Health & Human Sciences Building, room 209. Pre-Recreational Therapy students will be provided their alt-pin during this time. In addition, faculty member Jennifer Hinton and junior RT majors will be available to share information about involvement and Program admissions as well as answer questions.

Questions or concerns? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at 828-227-3516 or Julie Conway at 828-227-2917.

Students Admitted Fall 2023 cohort (juniors): 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in RT lab

Students Admitted Fall 2022 cohort (seniors): 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in RT lab

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Recreational Therapy at 828.227.2788.

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

Science Education Students (less than 45 hours): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

Science Education Students (greater than 45 hours): contact department or faculty advisor for information.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Biology at 828.227.7244.

For first-semester students (freshmen and transfer), who began at WCU in Summer 2024 or Fall 2024, Suite 201 will host a mandatory group advising session in Apodaca 201 from 2:00-3:30pm on Advising Day.

Science Education Students (less than 45 hours): look out for an email from Suite 201 advisor regarding registration advising.

Science Education Students (greater than 45 hours): contact department or faculty advisor for information.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Chemistry & Physics at 828.227.7260.