Advising Day
Advising Day marks the beginning of the official Advising and Registration period.
- Spring 2026 Advising Day: Tuesday, March 24
- Departmental instructions and events for Advising Day will be posted below.
- Check your Catamount email for Advising Day information from your department or advisor.
The information below currently reflects Advising Day plans for the Spring 2026 term. Instructions are updated as department infornation is provided to the Advising Center.
Preparing for an advising meeting
- Your "primary" advisor is the only advisor who is authorized to give you an alt-PIN for registration.
- Go to the How To Instructions page to find the name and contact information for your primary advisor.
- Run and review your Degree Audit/Evaluation ( How To Instructions ) prior to your advising session. This report shows what coursework and other requirements must still be met in order to complete your degree and graduate. Some major departments require that students bring a copy of this report with them to the advising session.
- Use an 8-Semester Plan Worksheet to assist you in planning when to take particular courses.
- Use a Schedule Adjustment Grid to help lay out your weekly class schedule.
Major changes prior to Advising Day
- If you plan on changing your major, do so well before Advising Day or you may not be able to get your alt-PIN in time to register by your Registration Day.
- Go to the How To Instructions page to learn how to declare or change your major.
HONORS STUDENTS:
Honors students with declared majors should meet with their faculty advisors for Fall 2025 (including summer) registration advising and to retrieve their alt-PINs.
Undeclared Honors students should meet with their Honors advisor for Fall 2025 (including summer) registration advising and to retrieve their alt-PINs.
Honors Advisors Emily Sharpe & Colin Townsend will be available for appointments and drop-ins. You can check their availability and/or make an appointment with them in Navigate.
NON-HONORS UNDECLARED STUDENTS: Will need to schedule an appointment with their Professional Advisor within the Advising Center prior to their registration date. Emails will be sent to students’ catamount email account with more information.
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE LEAD MINOR PROGRAM or SOCIAL JUSTICE MINOR PROGRAM:
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at 828.227.7268
School of Art and Design students will meet in Faculty offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member on Advising Day (Tuesday, March 24, 2026). Some Faculty (those with a large number of advisees) may meet on Zoom, and they will send the link to their advisees.
It is best for students to bring laptops, proposed schedules, and their degree audit to their appointment.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210
School of Art and Design students will meet in Faculty offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member on Advising Day (Tuesday, March 24, 2026). Some Faculty (those with a large number of advisees) may meet on Zoom, and they will send the link to their advisees.
It is best for students to bring laptops, proposed schedules, and their degree audit to their appointment.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210
* For more details and instructions, call the Biology Department.
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Chemistry & Physics at 828.227.7260
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Communication at 828.227.7482
The Communication Sciences & Disorders department will mee on Advising Day (March 24) in HHS 209. Undergraduates will meet at 10 AM and Graduate students will meet at 9 AM.
*For course sequence lists please visit the website at:
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at 828.227.7245.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Construction Management at 828.227.2201 or email at cm@wcu.edu
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at 828.227.2172
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Teaching & Learning at 828.227.7108.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at 828.227.2172
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Emergency Medical Care at 828.227.3532
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of English at 828.227.7264.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of English at 828.227.7264.
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Environmental Health Science at 828.227.2607.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Geosciences & Natural Resources at 828.227.7367.
*For more details and instructions, call the School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491.
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Forensic Science at 828.227.7260.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Geosciences & Natural Resources at 828.227.7367.
School of Art and Design students will meet in Faculty offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member on Advising Day (Tuesday, March 24, 2026). Some Faculty (those with a large number of advisees) may meet on Zoom, and they will send the link to their advisees.
It is best for students to bring laptops, proposed schedules, and their degree audit to their appointment.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Teaching & Learning at 227.7108.
* For more details and instructions, contact the History Department.
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Teaching & Learning at 828.227.7108.
*For more details and instructions, please call the Department of Integrated Health Science at 828.227.2660.
School of Art and Design students will meet in Faculty offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member on Advising Day (Tuesday, March 24, 2026). Some Faculty (those with a large number of advisees) may meet on Zoom, and they will send the link to their advisees.
It is best for students to bring laptops, proposed schedules, and their degree audit to their appointment.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210
The International Studies department will meet on Advising Day, March 24, at 11 AM in Apodaca 207 A&B. Students are also responsible for connecting with their primary advisor and setting up a separate 1-on-1 meeting to discuss course recommendations and receive their registration alt pin. Expectations for meeting vary by advisor. Students should check their Catamount inbox for communication that provides guidance.
*For more details and instructions, call the International Studies Department at 828.227.3899.
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at 828.227.7245.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at 828.227.7245.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Teaching & Learning at 828.227.7108.
*For more details and instructions, call the School of Music at 828.227.7242.
*For more details and instructions, call the School of Music at 828.227.7242.
*For more details and instructions, call the Natural Resources Conservation & Management Department at 828-227-7367.
*For more details and instructions, call the School of Nursing at 828.227.7467.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at 828.227.2637.
The Parks & Recreation Management department will meet in Bardo 130 from 9 AM – 11 AM on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Students may bring their phone or laptop to the meeting. Attendance is mandatory for PRM majors to obtain their ALT PIN.
*For more details and instructions, please contact the Parks & Recreation Management Program at 828.227.3844.
*For more details and instructions, please contact the Philosophy Department.
The Political Science department will host a required department meeting on Advising Day March 24 in Apodaca 207 A&B from 10-11 AM. Students are also responsible for connecting with their primary advisor and setting up a separate 1-on-1 meeting to discuss course recommendations and receive their registration alt pin. Expectations for meeting vary by advisor. Students should check their Catamount inbox for communication that provides guidance.
*For more details and instructions, call the Political Science & Public Affairs Department at 828.227.3898.
The Psychology Department does not hold group advising sessions on Advising Day. Instead, students will receive an email from their advisor with instructions about how to make an appointment for advising. Students should carefully review this email and schedule accordingly.
*For questions regarding advising, please contact the Advising and Recruitment Coordinator for Psychology, Dr. Annie Wilson at amwilson@wcu.edu
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Recreational Therapy at 828.227.2788.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Biology at 828.227.7244.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Chemistry & Physics at 828.227.7260.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Geosciences & Natural Resources at 828.227.7367.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Chemistry & Physics at 828.227.7260.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of History at 828.227.7243.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Social Work at 828.227.7112.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at 828.227.7268
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of World Languages at 828.227.7241
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, March 24
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 101 | Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM
- Get your ALT-PIN to register for classes.
- PINS are ONLY given on Advising Day or after Freshman registration.
- Bring your printed Degree Audit (or print in FO 116)
While at Schedule-Palooza:
- Prepare for your career!
- Get a professional photo for FREE (valued at $150)
- Meet with representatives from Harrah’s
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Business Graduate Programs
- Obtain Financial Aid/ Scholarship Information
- Snacks and Giveaways
- Enjoy fresh popped popcorn & candy!
- Register for giveaways!
*For more details and instructions, contact the College of Business at business@wcu.edu.
The School of Stage & Screen will have an Advising Day meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 9 AM in UA 104. Students will be meeting with their assigned advisor throughout the day. Students are expected to come prepared with a list of courses needed (ex. Liberal Studies options & program courses), an 8 Semester Plan, and a copy of your current degree audit.
For more information, please refer to the Student SharePoint site found on the Stage & Screen’s ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ website.
*For more details and instructions, call the School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491
The School of Stage & Screen will have an Advising Day meeting on Tuesday, February 25 at 9 AM in UA 104. Students will be meeting with their assigned advisor throughout the day. Students are expected to come prepared with a list of courses needed (ex. Liberal Studies options & program courses), an 8 Semester Plan, and a copy of your current degree audit.
For more information, please refer to the Student SharePoint site found on the Stage & Screen’s ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ website.
*For more details and instructions, call the School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491
