Address:
5th Floor, Hammond Hall, 701 Planetarium Place
Box 19227, Arlington, TX 76019-0227
General Email: education@uta.edu
Certification Office: coedcertification@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-2591
Contact an Advisor
Connect with our advisors online or in person. Students who want to teach at the high school/secondary level or to teach all-level subjects (art/music/physical ed./etc.) should first contact a college/school/department advisor for that subject.
Undergraduate Advisors
Freshman Advising Only
Freshman advising is through the University Division of Student Success. Students can schedule an advising appointment below.
Virtual Group Advising
Register for one of our virtual, group advising sessions at https://forms.office.com/r/KxmTd5zix6. View the form to see upcoming dates.
Wednesday Walk-In Advising
Join us for in-person, walk-in advising 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. every Wednesday in Hammond Hall 132. No registration is required.
Thursday Virtual Advising
Join us for virtual advising from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. every Thursday on Zoom. Event will be cancelled in accordance with university closures/holidays. Join online at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85430378072.
Advising Sign-up
Our advisors can help all current, transfer, and prospective students.
Content Advisors: Secondary/High School and All-Level Students
Students who want to teach at the secondary (high school) level or who want to teach all-level subjects such as art, music, or physical education, should start their educational journey with a content advisor through the college/school/department related to that subject. Secondary (high school) and all-level students should inform their content advisor that they wish to teach. The advisor will provide a degree plan and inform the student when they are eligible to talk to a College of Education advisor.
Future/Prospective Students
Do you want to become a teacher? Are you thinking about coming to UTA for your bachelor's degree? Prospective students are welcome to talk to an advisor at any point in their educational journey. In addition, the College of Education has a team of recruiters who can answer your questions about our programs, admissions, scholarships, and how to get started!
Advising Information
Our advisors are here to help you at all stages of your academic journey. Our advisors can help current students update their degree plan, assess their academic standing, and plan their educational and career goals. Our advising team can also provide unofficial transcript reviews for prospective transfer students. (Transfers should email their unofficial transcript to their advisor, listed above by last name, at least one day prior to the actual appointment.)
Prospective, current, and transfer students are also welcome to schedule an appointment with an academic recruiter.
The advising office is located in 132 Hammond Hall. Student should schedule an appointment to speak with an advisor.
Students can also find useful information about the advising process and forms online at https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/education/current-students/advising/undergraduate.
When to Contact An Advisor
All College of Education majors are required:
- To schedule an appointment and meet online or in person with their advisor before their first semester begins.
- To make contact with their academic advisor at least once a semester to receive approval to register for class. This can be done through the registration clearance form for students who are in good academic standing. (Students who are not in good academic standing will need to meet with an advisor each semester until they return to good academic standing.)
- To schedule an appointment and meet either in-person or online with their advisor at least once a year once a year in all subsequent years (sophomore, junior, senior).
FRIENDLY REMINDER: Students who want to teach at the secondary (high school) level or who want to teach all-level subjects such as art, music, or physical education, should start by contacting a content advisor through the college/school/department related to the subject they want to teach. A list of advisors for each college can be found online at https://www.uta.edu/student-success/advising. Secondary (high school) and all-level students should inform their content advisor that they wish to teach. The advisor will provide a degree plan and inform the student when they are eligible to talk to a College of Education advisor.