Advising Center

Advising begins on Monday, March 20th! The advising period for fall 2023 is from March 20th-April 7th. Priority registration will begin on Monday, April 10th and the rest of registration will being on April 17th. 

Students will be contacted by their academic and faculty advisors. Students can plan their schedules by logging into Student Self Service and following these instructions in the Registration, Advising and Degree Planning section of the UArts Catalog. Academic Plans are available to guide students in course selection.

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Advising and Registration Steps

1. Review the academic plan for your program and catalog year. Academic plans provide a term-by-term recommended course sequence.
2. Review their degree progress and course plan in Student Self Service.
3. Resolve registration holds. Some holds might prevent students from registering.
4. Plan your schedule for the upcoming term.
5. Schedule to meet with an advisor(s).
6. Review your degree progress and course plan with your advisor.
7. Register for planned course sections on or before their registration appointment times. 

Students seeking assistance with the following are encouraged to visit the Advising Center or make an appointment.

• Academic planning and counseling

• Scheduling and registering for courses

• Changing a major

• Choosing or changing a minor

• Dropping, adding and withdrawing from courses

• Transfer credits

• Graduation planning and advising

• Study away

• Any academic issues or concerns

• Tutoring in a subject or class

Need to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor?

Make an advising appointment in one of the following ways.

•  Go to Penji, sign in or sign up with your UArts email. Go to the Advising Community and select Advising. Then choose your school and advisor to see their open times and set up an appointment that works for you. 

• Email advising@uarts.edu.

•  Reach out directly to your advisor—you can find their contact info below.

Important Dates for Spring 2023

• January 23

  • Spring Semester Classes Begin

• February 6

  • Spring Class Registration Ends

• March 13-19

  • Spring Break

• March 20

  • Academic Advising for Fall 2023 Begins

• April 3

  • Spring Course Withdraw Deadline

• April 10

  • Registration for Fall 2023 Begins

• April 18

  • Graduation Application Deadline for Spring 2023

• April 13

  • Spring 2023 Semester Ends

• May 18

  • Commencement Ceremony 

Tutoring is available for free in all courses/subjects taught at UArts.

Tutoring supplements studio and classroom instruction and can help you improve your skills in writing, reading, ESL, and other studio and academic areas, including successful classroom strategies and study habits.

Learn more about tutoring options.

Our programs and specialized support services will enhance students’ academic and artistic achievement, advance their progress toward their degree, and sustain their professional careers.

Students admitted to University of the Arts are invited to participate in the Academic Achievement Program (AAP) if they would benefit from additional assistance in meeting academic challenges and transitioning into college life. 

Learn more about AAP

In coordination with International Student Programs, the Advising Center provides comprehensive ESL tutoring and academic support to students for whom English is a second language. Learn more information about International Student Programs and ESL programs.

The Advising Center works with the Office of Educational Accessibility to ensure that students with documented disabilities or learning differences receive any accommodations/support for which they are eligible. Through the OEA website, you can learn more about  accommodations, eligibility, support and/or or set up an appointment.

Advisors work with students placed on academic notice  to help them understand the terms of their notice and to develop a plan for improving their academic standing.

• You can contact the Advising Center by emailing advising@uarts.edu 

• The Advising Center is open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and offers both in-person and virtual services. 

• The Advising Center is in Gershman, Suite 207, and is open during working hours. 

Advisors will continue to hold most appointments virtually through Zoom but are also available to meet in person if requested. Tutoring appointments are offered both in person and virtually, and can be scheduled through Penji.

You can contact your academic advisor directly through email. If you do not know who your academic advisor is, you can take a look at the next tab or email the Advising Center at advising@uarts.edu.

• School of Art: Michele Kishita: mkishita@uarts.edu

• School of Design:Jordan Rockford: jrockford@uarts.edu

• School of Theater: Miriam White: mirwhite@uarts.edu 

• School of Film: Tia Kemp: cdkemp@uarts.edu

• School of Music: Rob George: rgeorge@uarts.edu 

• School of Dance: Kayla McGill: kmcgill@uarts.edu

You can schedule an advising appointment through Penji. You can also reach out directly to your advisor or the Advising Center at advising@uarts.edu. 

You can schedule a tutoring appointment online. Once there, sign in or sign up, head to the Tutoring Community and select Learn. From there, you can search for the course in which you need help and select a tutor and time that works for you! If you have questions or need help, email tutoring@uarts.edu.

• Please email the Advising Center, advising@uarts.edu, with any other questions or concerns you have.