Undergraduate Advising

The goal of the academic advisor is to assist you in forming an academic plan consistent with your educational and career goals. The advisors offer information for the specific degree you are seeking.

Undergraduate Advising Appointments

Kelsey Childress is the undergraduate advisor for the following programs:

Undergraduate Advisor: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture
  • Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
  • Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Urban Design

Minor Advisor:

  • Environmental and Sustainable Studies
  • Urban Affairs
  • Architecture History

Graduate Advisor: 

  • BS in Architecture
  • Master of Architecture
  • Master of Landscape Architecture
  • Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology

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Freshman Advising

Please be aware that Freshman Advising is not conducted by CAPPA Advisors. At UT Arlington, Freshmen students are advised in the University Advising Center

Transfer Advising

For the School of Architecture advising does not occur before attending orientation. More information regarding advising will be provided when you attend the college session on orientation day.

Transferring students from a Nationally Accredited Board (NAAB) school may be able to transfer course work or/and or be placed higher level studio classes.

UGRAD Academic Advising Handbook

Transfer Guides