MISSION STATEMENT

The Advising Office in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington aspires to guide and facilitate students to have a successful academic experience and to be a positive influence toward their academic and career paths.

GETTING STARTED

HOW DO I GET ADVISING?

There are 3 ways to get advising: Simple Questions, Express Advising, and Advising Appointments.

SIMPLE QUESTIONS (Live Chat)

• Click on the Live Chat widget in the bottom right of this page.
• Questions are answered in the order received.
• Sample simple questions:
  • When does registration begin for next semester?
  • When is last day to drop a class?  

EXPRESS ADVISING (Walk-in)

• Express advising in-person is offered 3-5 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays** and is limited to 10 minutes in length per student.
• Check in at the CAPPA front desk with your name, student #, level/program, and question/issue. 
• If an advisor is not available during Express Advising hours due to a high volume of submissions, you will be contacted by UTA email or phone when the advisor is next available.
• For topics such as elective options, transfer credits, core curriculum requirements, or a comprehensive academic review, a student should book an appointment instead of using Express Advising. 

**Express Advising is unavailable when Peak Advising is in effect, please see Simple Questions

• Peak Advising
  •  Mid-October thru Early-December, and
  •  Mid-March through Early-May

APPOINTMENTS

• Click on the appropriate program area and use the Bookings site to make your appointment. 
• After hours appointments for Tuesdays and Thursday 5-6 pm are available, but they need to be scheduled through Bookings the day before.  

• Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart with the MAVERICK ADVANTAGE and graduate with distinction.

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR ADVISING?

• Familiarize yourself with your degree requirements, course prerequisites, deadlines, policies, and procedures.
• Make an appointment prior to course registration.
• Remember to cancel the appointment if you cannot attend.
• Develop a potential schedule and create a list of questions to review with your advisor.
• Ask your advisor for information about campus resources and opportunities in your areas of interest.
• Students must meet with your advisor every semester to be cleared to register. Freshman and students on academic probation will need to meet with an advisor quarterly. Upper-class students should meet with an advisor at least once a year to make sure you are on target for graduation.
• Keep copies of your academic records, transcripts, and planning materials.
• Verify with an advisor the information you hear through the grapevine.
• Accept responsibility for your own decisions!

WHAT IS MY ADVISOR’S ROLE?

• To provide you with accurate, up-to-date information about the University’s programs, policies, and procedures.
• To assist you in developing an educational plan that takes into consideration your academic background, course prerequisites, and career plans.
• To guide you so that you may take advantage of the wide variety of services and educational opportunities that are offered by UTA.
• To periodically evaluate your progress toward your academic goals.
• To offer advising assistance when academic difficulties arise.
• To allow convenient access to advising services through scheduled appointments.
• To answer questions clarifying transfer credits and if appropriate, initiate the process to have transfer courses re-evaluated.
• To keep a detailed record of issues discussed during advising appointments and follow-up with you in a timely manner on issues not resolved during your appointment.

Cheryl Donaldson

Director for Academic and Student Affairs