Academic Advising Handbook for Faculty & Staff


***NEW*** Registration Resources for Advisors


FAQs about class registration that faculty advisors should know:


When do students register for Fall 2013 classes?

  • Graduate Students - April 2
  • Seniors (90+ credit hours) - April 3
  • Juniors (60-89 credit hours) - April 5
  • Sophomores (30-59 credit hours) - April 10
  • Freshmen (0-29 credit hours) - April 15
  • Unclassified Students - April 18

How do students register for classes using the new SIS?

How do students get into classes that are closed?

  1. Is there another section of the class open?
  2. Get on a waiting list if offered.
  3. Check back regularly to see if that class or another section has opened up.
  4. Ask the instructor or department for permission to join the class.

What is the ALEKS Math Placement Exam?

Where can students find a schedule of classes?

What is a registration hold? How does a hold get removed?

What is the purpose of the Liberal Arts Core?

What textbooks are needed for Liberal Arts Core classes?

How does a student check their Academic Advisement Report?

What is a Record Analyst? Who is my Record Analyst?

How to find an advisee's GPA?

What classes are offered to students for the Capstone requirement?

How does a student satisfy their Foreign Language requirement for graduation?

How can students find out more information about studying abroad?

Where is the 2012-13 New Student Handbook located?

Where can I find the 2012-13 Directory of Referral Resources?