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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, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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, February 25). 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, contact the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210.

*For more details and instructions, please call the School of Art and Design at 828.227.7210

The Biology Department will have one-on-one meetings with their primary advisees.

* For more details and instructions, call the Biology Department.

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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.

FAFSA Information:

Please plan to attend a presentation on the FAFSA process from the Office of Financial Aid. They will be able to provide guidance and answer any questions you may have. This presentation will be from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in Apodaca 102.

Research Opportunities:

Please plan to attend a meeting on Advising Day, February 25 from 12:30-2 PM in Apodaca 102!

Chemistry and Physics faculty will be giving short presentations about their research opportunities within their laboratories.

Pizza and cookies provided!

Interested in earning an M.S. in Chemistry?

Come to our Advising Day presentation on February 25, from 3:30-4:30 PM in Apodaca 115!

We’ll be answering these questions about a Master’s in Chemistry:

-What is the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵgraduate program like?

-Is the program a good fit for you?

-How to apply to the program?

-What is the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s and how does it work?

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Chemistry & Physics at 828.227.7260

For our Spring 2025 Department Advising Day Meeting, we will be hosting a mandatory, full department meeting in Apodaca 201 (the large Auditorium). We will be offering up coffee, bagels, and donuts starting at 8:30am with our meeting from 9am to 11am. Individual advising appointments with your advisor will take place throughout the day on Tuesday.

As mentioned, attendance to Advising Day Department Meetings is mandatory. The following meeting agenda was designed to provide you the support and information to best help you plan out your schedules.

Advising Meeting Agenda – Apodaca 201

8:30am - Coffee, Bagels, and Donuts will be available beginning at 8:30am.

9:00am – General Meeting

-Department Announcements

- Student Organization Announcements

- Concentration and Curriculum Updates

- Spring 2025 Course Descriptions – presented by the faculty

Once we have completed the General Meeting, you may leave to go meet with your individual advisor. If you have questions about the Internship requirements and a discussion about your portfolios and those requirements, you may stay for the 10:30am session.

10:30am – Internships and Portfolios Discussion

- Requirements and Considerations

- Timing – When you should be looking

- How to find an Internship

- Portfolio Requirements

 

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 your advisor.

Advisors will reach out to make appointments with you - either virtually or face-to-face. For a better advising experience, you need to come prepared to the meeting with your advisor – have your audit and have a list of classes you need or want to take in the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters. Check the schedules ahead of time to note the availability of classes.

Remember advisors will not release your registration pin without an advising session.

If you do not know who your advisor is look in your MyÄ¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵor Navigate. If you don’t have a Communication Department Advisor assigned, please send Dr. Scott Eldredge an email at saeldredge@wcu.edu and you will be assigned an advisor before Advising Day.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Communication at 828.227.7482

Tuesday, February 25^th – HHS 209 from 10 to 11:30 AM

Students must bring their degree audit, tentative class schedule, and something to write with.

There will be no other related programs on Advising Day for the department.

 

*For course sequence lists please visit the website at:

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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.

All Computer Science students should make an appointment with their primary/ secondary advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

*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

ADVISING DAY

Tuesday, February 25^th

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 myÄ¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵand 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.

           

9:00                                                          11:00                     

Belk 406                                                  Belk 365                                                                                                   

Dr. Mason                                               Dr. Nielson

                                                                                                                                                           

9:00                                                          11:00 

Belk 304                                                  Belk 408

Dr. Hansen                                             Dr. Youstin

                                                                            

9:00                                                         11:00                     

Belk 409                                                 Belk 358

Dr. Sefiha                                               Ms. Skiscim

                                                                 

9:00                                                         11:00

Belk 408                                                 Belk 323

Mr. Morgan                                           Ms. Cline

 

9:00                                                        11:00

Belk 305                                                Belk 304                                

Dr. Caravelis                                         Dr. McDowell

Note: With nearly 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 May 2025, you do not need to attend Advising Day. You’re done!

 

*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, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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.

In the School of Engineering + Technology, we will not have any specific activities on Advising Day. Students are recommended to utilize our SET Advising Resource page – it has the link for Override Requests if students can’t register for an engineering course. 

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*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775

In the School of Engineering + Technology, we will not have any specific activities on Advising Day. Students are recommended to utilize our SET Advising Resource page – it has the link for Override Requests if students can’t register for an engineering course. 

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*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.

ADVISING DAY

Tuesday, February 25^th

 

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 myÄ¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵand 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.

EDM MAJORS:

 

11:00

Belk 409 & 406

Dr. Jackson, & Mr. Mazarky (Dr. Briggs’ advisees will be covered here as well.)

 

Note: With nearly 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 May 2025, you do not need to attend Advising Day. You’re 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 HHS 433. Look for an email coming from your advisor with more details.

Questions or concerns? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at 828-227-3516 or Julie Conway at 828-227-2917.

 

Students Admitted: Recently admitted students and students currently in the program will be contacted by their faculty advisor with instructions on scheduling a required meeting.

Questions or concerns? Contact Evelyn Wilson at ewilson@wcu.eud or 828-227-3519.

 

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Emergency Medical Care at 828.227.3532

In the School of Engineering + Technology, we will not have any specific activities on Advising Day. Students are recommended to utilize our SET Advising Resource page – it has the link for Override Requests if students can’t register for an engineering course. 

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*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775.

In the School of Engineering + Technology, we will not have any specific activities on Advising Day. Students are recommended to utilize our SET Advising Resource page – it has the link for Override Requests if students can’t register for an engineering course. 

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*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Engineering and Technology at 828.227.2775.

There will be a mandatory in-person Advising Day event for all English majors from 10-11 AM in Coulter 103. Breakfast food will be provided!

Students should reach out to their advisors for individual appointments on that day.

Students can bring their laptop to look at their degree audit with their advisor. The department will email students about course descriptions for the fall term before Advising Day to be prepared for their advising meetings.

*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, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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 Fall 2025 with you to your advising appointment. Look for an e-mail coming from your advisor with more details.

 

All declared ENVH majors are also required to attend a meeting on Advising Day (February 25th) from 1:00-3:00pm in HHS 204. We will provide pizza for lunch (1pm). In addition to important program information, you will receive your alt-pin during that meeting. We have a guest speaker (Morgan Lawson, MS, CSP, CIH) who will share perspectives about a career in Occupational Health and Safety. Morgan is a Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵENVH alumna and is an EH&S Specialist, Biosafety at Atrium Health at Wake Forest Hospital.

 

Questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Brian Byrd at bdbyrd@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.

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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵwebsite.

*For more details and instructions, call the School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491.

Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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.

Required General Advising Day Meeting on Tuesday, February 25th from 9-10 AM in Stillwell 322 followed by individual appointments with faculty advisors in their offices. 

• Students should come prepared with…
  • Their degree evaluation
  • Tentative class schedule for the Fall term
  • General plan for the following 3 semesters.

 

*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, February 25). 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, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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 Julie Conway at jkconway@wcu.edu.   

Optional: 

In addition to the required Alt-Pin meeting, all IHS students are invited to attend an optional informational meeting on Advising Day. This meeting will be a one-hour seminar for IHS majors on a topic that supports student success. More details will be sent out to IHS majors prior to Advising Day.

Note: This is strictly an informational session. NO alt-pins will be provided during this info session. Students needing their alt-pin should refer to the information above.  

Questions? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at kyontz@wcu.edu or Julie Conway at jkconway@wcu.edu.  

 

*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, February 25). 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, call the School of Art & Design at 828.227.7210.

The International Studies department will meet on Advising Day February 25 at 10 AM in Apodaca 207.

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, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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.

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Mandatory to attend: Schedule-Palooza on Advising Day – Tuesday, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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.

All Mathematics students should make an appointment with their primary/ secondary advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Commercial Music & Audio Production:

CMAP will have an Advising Day meeting in Coulter 173 (Band Room) at 10 AM. We will be covering the class offerings for next semester and making sure each grade level knows which classes they should be registering for. This meeting is required for all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. Seniors are exempt and should check in with their advisors to make sure you have completed all the requirements in order to graduate.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at 828.227.7245.

All Mathematics students should make an appointment with their primary/ secondary advisor from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

*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.

All Music students should talk with their Music advisors to set up their individual advising sessions and bring their computer and a proposed schedule with them to their session.  Individual advising sessions are in the advisor's offices.

*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.

School of Nursing will hold mandatory meetings for all Traditional BSN nursing students and interested in nursing students on Advising Day.  Keep an eye on your homeplace announcements and your email for details which will be sent out prior to advising day. Interested in nursing students will be assigned morning meetings.  Students currently in the BSN program will have assigned afternoon meetings.  Reach out to your advisor if you have questions.

*For more details and instructions, call the School of Nursing at 828.227.7467.

Pre-majors: Meet and greet social! Meet with your advisor to receive Alt-Pin, meet the ND faculty, and learn more about the Nutrition and Dietetics program. Muffins will be available, prepared by current Nutrition and Dietetic students! Look for an email coming from your advisor with more details.

9:00 a.m. in HHS 449

Questions or concerns? Contact Kimberlee Yontz at 828-227-3516 or Julie Conway at 828-227-2917. 

 

Students Admitted to Program 2025: Newly admitted students will meet as a group with the ND faculty to review important information about the ND program and receive Alt-Pin.

10:30 a.m. in HHS 449

Questions or concerns? Contact Ru Caulkins at rcaulkins@wcu.edu or 828-227-2637. 

 

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at 828.227.2637.

The Parks & Recreation Management department will be meeting in Killian 102 for an Advising Day meeting on Tuesday February 25 from 9 AM – 11 AM.

 

There will be a special interest meeting for study abroad programs in Norway and Ireland to be held via Zoom at 5 PM on Advising Day.

*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 will host a required department meeting on Advising Day February 25 at 10:30 AM in Apodaca 207. 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.

Psychology Department will not be having a large group meeting on Advising Day. Students should contact their advisor to make a registration appointment.

*For more details and instructions, call the Department of Psychology at 828.227.7361.

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 209. Pre-Recreational Therapy students will be provided their alt-pin during this time. In addition, faculty member Paige Dagenhard-Trainer and junior RT majors 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 Julie Conway at 828-227-2917.   

 

Students Admitted Fall 2023 cohort (juniors) Debbie: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in RT lab

 

Students Admitted Spring 2025 cohort (sophomores) Jennifer:  12:30pm-3:00pm at Cullowhee United Methodist Church Large Hall (this is on main campus across from Brown Hall)

 

*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 Social Work department will not meet as a group on Advising Day. Social Work students are responsible for organizing with their advisor to meet on that day.

*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, February 25^th

(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)
• Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵOpportunities
• Visit with Student Clubs
• Learn about Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵBusiness 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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵwebsite.

*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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵwebsite.

*For more details and instructions, call the School of Stage & Screen at 828.227.7491