Advising Day
Advising Day marks the beginning of the official Advising and Registration period.
- Fall 2026 Advising Day: Tuesday, October 27
- 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.
Program Advising Instructions by 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鈥� 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 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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 School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491
All students should check their email or reach out to their primary faculty advisor in the department to schedule an Advising appointment with their faculty advisor. You may only receive your alternative pin from your primary advisor.
Anthropology Advising Day Event:
Graduate School Prep and Info: Advising Day, October 27th from 11 AM to 12 PM in Mckee 101
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at 828.227.7268
Advising Day sessions will be held in Faculty Offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member.
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, preferred classes, and review their degree audit prior to their appointment.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210
Advising Day sessions will be held in Faculty Offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member.
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, preferred classes, and review their degree audit prior to their appointment.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210
Advising Day sessions will be held in Faculty Offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member.
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, preferred classes, and review their degree audit prior to their appointment.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210
1-1 appointments on Advising Day with faculty advisor. Students have been emailed about meeting already, but if you are unsure, please be sure to email your primary advisor directly!
In addition to the regular 1-1s, we will be holding a drop-in advising session on Advising Day in AP 123, 2-3pm. This is geared toward those who are seeking additional advice, have other lingering questions, or are interested in the ABM (or other grad programs), but all bio majors are welcome. There will be snacks!
* For more details and instructions, call the Biology Department.
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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.
Scholarship Writing Workshop
11 AM 鈥� 12:30 PM in Apodaca 102
Scholarship Office will provide a presentation on scholarship applications and effective essay writing. Then, students will have time to work on their applications and receive individual feedback and assistance.
Chemistry Graduate Program Information Session
3:30 PM 鈥� 4:30 PM in Apodaca 115
We will have an information session to discuss about our Chemistry MS program and Chemistry ABM program.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Chemistry & Physics at 828.227.7260
The Communication Department will meet in Apodaca 201 on Advising Day.
8:30 AM 鈥� Coffee, Bagels, and Donuts will be available beginning at 8:30am.
9 AM 鈥� General Meeting
10 AM 鈥� Internships Discussion
To obtain your registration ALT PIN Number, you will need to have a one-on-one Advising Appointment with your department faculty advisor.
All students are required to attend the morning, in-person meetings, and to have a one-on-one meeting with your advisor.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Communication at 828.227.7482
Undergraduates in the major meet at 10:00am-11:15am in HHSB 209. Graduate students meet at 9 AM -10 AM in HHSB 209.
Students must bring degree audit, and/or a tentative class schedule.
*For course sequence lists please visit the website at:
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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.
Students should make appointments with their advisor. Sessions are typically planned to take place in advisor offices unless the student and advisor have made other arrangements.
Students should bring their degree audit and a tentative class schedule.
Math Jeopardy is tentatively scheduled to take place on the fourth floor of Stillwell at 12:00 pm. A discussion with a software engineer currently working in industry is scheduled to take place on the fourth floor of Stillwell at 1:00 pm. Students are encouraged to contact the department to confirm times.
*Additionally, there is a gathering of Noyce Scholars at 10 AM on advising day. This is a grant-funded group of Math Education students, so interested students can contact Sloan Despeaux (despeaux@wcu.edu) if they want to find out more about the program.
*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 Civil Engineering and Construction at 828.227.2201 or email at cec@wcu.edu
Attendance is mandatory
Students who have 45 earned credits or less should see Bryan Barbee in the Advising Center for advising and to receive their pin#s (bbarbee@wcu.edu).
All other students need to attend the session below with primary faculty advisor. You will be receiving additional advising reminders/instructions from your primary faculty advisor. Students must bring a printed copy of your current detail degree audit, obtainable through my星空传媒 and a tentative schedule. Additional individual advisement appointments will not be made during the remainder of this week (except to follow up on Advisement Day sessions) and PINs will not be released to students who miss their session.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS: Find your scheduled session below by locating your designated advisor.
9 AM
Belk 406 鈥� Dr. Mason
Belk 365 鈥� Dr. Hansen
Belk 304 鈥� Dr. Sefiha
Belk 305 鈥� Mr. Morgan
Belk 323 鈥� Dr. Youstin
11 AM
Belk 305 - Dr. Nielson
Belk 408 - Dr. Drummond (covered by Dr. Mason)
Belk 304 鈥� Ms. Skiscim
Belk 406 鈥� Ms. Cline
Belk 365 鈥� Dr. McDowell
Belk 409 鈥� Dr. Caravelis
Note: With 800+ majors in departmental programs and virtually all classes filling to capacity, it is critical that you attend your advising session and enroll for your classes at the earliest date available to you.
Students with 45 or fewer hours will see Bryan Barbee in the Advising Center.
*If you are graduating in December 2026, you do not need to attend Advising Day. You鈥檙e done!
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at 828.227.2172
In Faculty Offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member.
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, preferred classes, and review their degree audit prior to their appointment.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering at 828.227.7722 or email at ece@wcu.edu
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at 828.227.7722 or email at ece@wcu.edu
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at 828.227.7722 or email at ece@wcu.edu
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at 828.227.7722 or email at ece@wcu.edu
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Teaching & Learning at 828.227.7108.
Attendance is mandatory
Students who have 45 earned credits or less should see Bryan Barbee in the Advising Center for advising and to receive their pin#s (bbarbee@wcu.edu).
All other students need to attend the session below with primary faculty advisor. You will be receiving additional advising reminders/instructions from your primary faculty advisor. Students must bring a printed copy of your current detail degree audit, obtainable through my星空传媒 and a tentative schedule. Additional individual advisement appointments will not be made during the remainder of this week (except to follow up on Advisement Day sessions) and PINs will not be released to students who miss their session.
9 AM
Belk 409 鈥� Dr. Briggs, Dr. Isgandar, Dr. Jackson, Dr. Eldridge, & Mr. Mazarky
(Breakouts to Room 408 to follow)
Note: With 800+ majors in departmental programs and virtually all classes filling to capacity, it is critical that you attend your advising session and enroll for your classes at the earliest date available to you.
Students with 45 or fewer hours will see Bryan Barbee in the Advising Center.
*If you are graduating in December 2026, you do not need to attend Advising Day. You鈥檙e done!
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at 828.227.2172
Students Not Yet Admitted: Students that have not yet applied/been admitted to the EMC program are required to attend a mandatory meeting on Advising Day at 10:00am in room 433.
Look for an email coming from your advisor with more details.
Questions or concerns? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at 828-227-3516 or Jennifer Germain at 828-227-2917.
Students Admitted: Students currently in the professional sequence of the program will be contacted by their faculty advisor with instructions on scheduling a required meeting.
Questions or concerns? Contact Susan Braithwaite at sbraithwaite@wcu.edu or 828-227-3519.
*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 Mechanical Engineering at 828.227.2775 or email at me@wcu.edu
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction at 828.227.2201 or email at cec@wcu.edu
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mechanical Engineering at 828.227.2775 or email at me@wcu.edu
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mechanical Engineering at 828.227.2775 or email at me@wcu.edu
English majors and minors are encouraged to schedule appointments with their assigned English advisors prior to or on Advising Day, October 27, 2026. Students who do not currently have an assigned English advisor should contact rcurrie@wcu.edu for assistance.
The English Department will not be hosting a group advising meeting this term.
Students may find it helpful to bring a laptop, degree audit, and/or a tentative course schedule to discuss with their advisor.
English undergraduates are encouraged to attend the 3-Minute Wonders Reading on Tuesday, October 27, from 4 - 5 PM at City Lights Bookstore, where selected students will share their creative work.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of English at 828.227.7264.
English majors and minors are encouraged to schedule appointments with their assigned English advisors prior to or on Advising Day, October 27, 2026. Students who do not currently have an assigned English advisor should contact rcurrie@wcu.edu for assistance.
The English Department will not be hosting a group advising meeting this term.
Students may find it helpful to bring a laptop, degree audit, and/or a tentative course schedule to discuss with their advisor.
English undergraduates are encouraged to attend the 3-Minute Wonders Reading on Tuesday, October 27, from 4 - 5 PM at City Lights Bookstore, where selected students will share their creative work.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of English at 828.227.7264.
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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.
Schedule a 1-on-1 advising appointment with your faculty advisor. Please bring a copy of your degree audit and draft schedule for Spring 2027 with you to your advising appointment. Look for an e-mail coming from your advisor with more details.
All declared ENVH majors are required to attend a meeting on Advising Day (October 27) from 1 鈥� 3 PM in HHS 357. We will have snacks available at the beginning of the meeting and at 1:30 start our formal advising day program. In addition to important program information, you will receive your alt-pin during that meeting. Questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Kim Hall at kkhall@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Environmental Health Science at 828.227.2607.
- 10-11 AM in ST 144 鈥� General Environmental Science info session geared toward new students and those interested in the major but not yet declared
- 11-12 PM in ST 144 鈥� Group advising session for ES-NRCM double majors from.
For the ES-NRCM session, students should come prepared with a list of classes they are considering for the upcoming semester and a general idea of what courses they plan to take in the next 2-3 semesters. This will facilitate discussion with advisors.
*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 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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.
Advising Day Meeting for Financial Aid Recipients
9 AM in Apodaca 402
During this meeting, we will host a discussion regarding the new Course Program of Study (CPOS) federal requirements and how they have the potential to affect your proposed graduation time and how federal funding may or may not be awarded to cover your coursework.
Advising Day Meeting in Apodaca 402
Students with 90 hours and above at the end of this semester: 10 AM -11:30 AM
Students with 60-90 hours at the end of this semester: 12 (noon) - 2 PM
Students with 45-60 hours at the end of this semester: 2 PM to 3:30 PM
*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.
*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 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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.
Required:
Your primary advisor will share instructions on how to get your alt-pin. Watch your email closely for communication from your advisor. Instructions will differ based on concentration, classification, and primary advisor. Not sure who your primary advisor is? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at kyontz@wcu.edu or Jennifer Germain at jgermain@wcu.edu.
Optional:
In addition to the required alt-pin meeting, all IHS students are invited to attend optional informational meetings on Advising Day.
Exploring Athletic Training at 10:00-11:00am; Health & Human Sciences Bldg., room 353
Students in the Pre-Athletic Training concentration should attend this meeting. Any other students interested in learning about Athletic Training are welcome to attend!
Interviewing for Graduate School at 12:00pm-1:00pm; Health & Human Sciences Bldg., room 433
Undergraduate Financial Aid and Financing Graduate School at 1:00pm-2:00pm; Health & Human Sciences Bldg., room 433
Note: These are strictly informational sessions. NO alt-pins will be provided during these info sessions. Students needing their alt-pin should refer to the information above.
Questions? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at kyontz@wcu.edu or Jennifer Germain at jgermain@wcu.edu.
*For more details and instructions, please call the Department of Integrated Health Science at 828.227.2660.
In Faculty Offices or on Zoom, as directed by each Faculty member.
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, preferred classes, and review their degree audit prior to their appointment.
*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210
Apodaca 207 A&B 11-11:45am
Students should contact their advisors to make appointments for their individual advising sessions.
*For more details and instructions, call the International Studies Department at 828.227.3899.
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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.
Students should make appointments with their advisor. Sessions are typically planned to take place in advisor offices unless the student and advisor have made other arrangements.
Students should bring their degree audit and a tentative class schedule.
Math Jeopardy is tentatively scheduled to take place on the fourth floor of Stillwell at 12:00 pm. A discussion with a software engineer currently working in industry is scheduled to take place on the fourth floor of Stillwell at 1:00 pm. Students are encouraged to contact the department to confirm times.
*Additionally, there is a gathering of Noyce Scholars at 10 AM on advising day. This is a grant-funded group of Math Education students, so interested students can contact Sloan Despeaux (despeaux@wcu.edu) if they want to find out more about the program. /learn/departments-schools-colleges/cas/science-and-math/mathcsdept/noyce-program.aspx
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at 828.227.7245.
Students should make appointments with their advisor. Sessions are typically planned to take place in advisor offices unless the student and advisor have made other arrangements.
Students should bring their degree audit and a tentative class schedule.
Math Jeopardy is tentatively scheduled to take place on the fourth floor of Stillwell at 12:00 pm. A discussion with a software engineer currently working in industry is scheduled to take place on the fourth floor of Stillwell at 1:00 pm. Students are encouraged to contact the department to confirm times.
*Additionally, there is a gathering of Noyce Scholars at 10 AM on advising day. This is a grant-funded group of Math Education students, so interested students can contact Sloan Despeaux (despeaux@wcu.edu) if they want to find out more about the program. /learn/departments-schools-colleges/cas/science-and-math/mathcsdept/noyce-program.aspx
*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 School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491
*For more details and instructions, call the Natural Resources Conservation & Management Department at 828-227-7367.
Morning Sessions at University Center Room 315 (University Theater)
Large Group Advising
This session is required for all students with an 鈥淚nterest in Nursing鈥� major. This session is also required for students on the waitlist or students who did not get an acceptance offer for Spring 2027. Please only attend the session as assigned by your last name. ALT Pins will be handed out at the times specified.
Schedule 鈥�
- 8:45-9:15 Undeclared Students with an Interest in Nursing: Last Names Starting with A-F
- 9:45-10:15 Undeclared Students with an Interest in Nursing: Last Names Starting with G-O
- 10:45-11:15 Undeclared Students with an Interest in Nursing: Last Names Starting with P-Z
Afternoon Sessions at Health and Human Sciences Building (HHS)
- 1:00-3:00 Fit-testing for current 3rd-semester students only (cohort 05/26) 鈥� Lab HHS 331 3rd semester students, please see link for your assigned times: Fit Testing Fall 2026
- Please remember to be clean-shaven to ensure the N95 mask fits properly.
- 1:00-4:00 Cohort Advising 鈥� see schedule below
These sessions are only for students currently enrolled in the Nursing program (this includes students who were accepted for Spring 2027).
Cohort Time Location:
- 12/27 (Rising 1st) 1:00-2:00 HHS 349
- 05/27 (Rising 2nd) 1:00-2:00 HHS 209
- 12/26 (Rising 3rd) 3:00-4:00 HHS 349
- 05/26 (Rising 4th) 3:00-4:00 HHS 209
- 1:00-4:00 Individual Advising
Individual advising is available to all students as needed. Please see the schedule below for office hours. Walk-in; first come, first served appointments only. Students may see ANY FACULTY within the School of Nursing on Advising Day.
*For more details and instructions, call the School of Nursing at 828.227.7467.
Pre-majors:
You will meet with your advisor to receive Alt-Pin, meet the ND faculty, and learn more about the nutrition and dietetics program on Advising Day.
9 AM in HHS 421
Look for an email coming from your advisor with more details.
Questions or concerns? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at 828-227-3516 or Jennifer Germain at 828-227-2917.
Students Admitted to Program:
Nutrition & Dietetics students will meet with their assigned faculty advisor individually. Look for an email coming from your advisor with details and instructions.
Questions or concerns? Contact your assigned faculty advisor.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at 828.227.2637.
9 -11 AM Bardo 130 w/Travel Course information sessions to follow from 11 AM -12:30 PM
all-major鈥檚 meetings are in person. However, PRM faculty do meet 1:1 with all declared PRM majors each semester
While nothing is required, we recommend some notetaking device (either analog or digital). Additionally, a phone might be helpful for QR codes.
*For more details and instructions, please contact the Parks & Recreation Management Program at 828.227.3844.
12-12:30 PM in the Philosophy and Religion Student Lounge (Stillwell 226) for Chili & Cornbread and 12:30-1 PM in Stillwell 244 for the major and minor meeting.
*For more details and instructions, please contact the Philosophy Department.
Apodaca 207 A&B 10-10:45 AM
Students should contact their advisors to make appointments for their individual advising sessions.
*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 faculty 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
Pre-majors (Pre-Recreational Therapy):
On Advising Day, pre-majors are required to attend a mandatory meeting at 2:00p.m. in the Health & Human Sciences Building, room 194. Pre-Recreational Therapy students will be provided with their alt-pin during this time. In addition, faculty member Debbie Logan will be available to share information about involvement and Program admissions as well as answer questions.
Questions or concerns? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at 828-227-3516 or Jennifer Germain at 828-227-2917.
Students Admitted Spring 2026 cohort (sophomores) Paige: 10:30-11:30 AM in RT lab (HHSB 313)
Students Admitted Spring 2025 cohort (juniors) Jennifer: 9-10 AM in RT lab (HHSB 313)
*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.
The Student Social Work Association (SSWA) will be hosting a 鈥渟tudent advice鈥� event. This is an informal, drop-in event in the Cherokee Room (336) in the UC, 12-2 PM.
The Department of Social Work faculty will be meeting 1-on-1 with their students. Students should come prepared to their appointments with their degree evaluation and a general schedule planned for the upcoming term.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Social Work at 828.227.7112.
All students should check their email or reach out to their primary faculty advisor in the department to schedule an Advising appointment with their faculty advisor. You may only receive your alternative pin from your primary advisor.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at 828.227.7268
Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day 鈥� Tuesday, October 27
(For Business Student with 46+ completed credit hours)
Check-in Location: Forsyth 114 or 116 before moving on to your assigned advising room.
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM & 1 to 3 PM *Advising will be closed from 12 鈥� 1 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 (a $125 value)!
- Meet with representatives from Harrah鈥檚
- Meet with the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
星空传媒 Opportunities
- Visit with Student Clubs
- Learn about 星空传媒 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 School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491
*For more details and instructions, call the School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491
World Languages will hold a major/minor information session in McKee 121 from 11am to 1pm on Advising Day. We will discuss requirements for the major, our language concentrations (Spanish, German, Japanese) and host a world cultures trivia game with prizes.
*For more details and instructions, call the Department of World Languages at 828.227.7241