Advisement

Advisement

The University Advisement Center (UAC) advises students undecided in their major, exploring their major and careers options, as well as students with a Learning Support Reading requirement. The UAC also serves as a one-stop shop for general advising questions for all students across campus.

Advisors are here to support the academic success and graduation of all students. Most students will be required to confer with their major advisor before they can register for the next semester. We recommend students always reach out to their Advisor before making academic decisions such as adding new courses or dropping courses from registration, withdrawing from a course, or withdrawing from the University.

UAC Academic Advisors - advisement for Undecided major students and students with a Learning Support Reading requirement

Students who have not yet met with an Advisor from our office can schedule with an Advisor, respective of their last name. Any student who has previously worked with our office can confirm their assigned Advisor by contacting our office.

Find Your Advisor - Schedule an appointment with your major advisor

If you have declared a major (not undecided/undeclared) AND you do not have a Learning Support Reading requirement, please use the advisor search below to find a list of advisors for each major. Your advisor can assist you with course registration, making changes to your current course schedule, assessing your degree progress, etc.

Find Your Advisor

Undergraduate Catalog - view programs offered at ETSU

FAQs

• Am I required to meet with an Advisor?

  • Most students are required to meet with an Advisor each semester.
  • Depending on a variety of factors such as credit hours earned, declared major, etc., you may not be required to meet with Advisor. However, all students are all recommended to stay in regular contact with their Advisor.
  • Students with an Undeclared major and students with a Learning Support Reading requirement are required to see an Advisor prior to registering each semester.
• How can I prepare for advisement?

  • Familiarize yourself with the Academic Calendar.
  • Early advisement gives students more choices for classes and class times. When your Advisor reaches out to you about scheduling an appointment, schedule an appointment that fits into your schedule as soon as possible.
  • Ideally, you will make an advisement appointment prior to your scheduled registration date/time (Registration Status in GoldLink).
  • Resolve any registration holds in advance of the registration period. (Examples: library fines, parking tickets, immunizations, etc.)
  • Make a list of questions to take to your advisement appointment.
  • Use Schedule Builder or DegreeWorks to research courses in your degree program that you'd like to take, if offered, in your next semester of enrollment.

  
  
• What happens during an academic advisement appointment?

  • Your Advisor will assess your progress towards your degree and any remaining degree requirements. They'll work with you to create a schedule that meets your academic needs and personal schedule (outside of your collegework).
  • Your Advisor will clear your registration hold at your advisement appointment.
  • Your Advisor can help you develop an academic plan through graduation using DegreeWorks.
• What steps do you recommend for academic success?

  • Your advisor is a great resource. Don't hesitate to contact them if you need assistance. We are more than just a registration tool and would prefer to see you frequently throughout the semester.
  • Ask questions when you don't know or don't understand something, both inside and outside the classroom. Being successful in college requires more than simply showing up to class and making good grades on your exams and assignments.
  • Be sure to research and access various student support resources on campus. If you don't know who to ask, if a resource exists, or how to get connected, talk with your Advisor or speak with someone in the University Advisement Center. We'll help point you in the right direction.
  • Check your student email, daily, as some campus communication contains time sensitive information. Respond in a timely manner to all emails from your Advisor and University personnel. If you have a campus mailbox, be sure to regularly attend to it as well.

  
  
  
  
• Where can I access information about the registration process?

  The Registrar's Office maintains a registration resources website which is full of excellent resources to help with the following:

  • When can I register?
  • What are my registration holds?
  • How do I register for classes? How do I use Schedule Builder?
  • How do I confirm my registration?