Advising Center

Welcome, New Students!
 

First-year students will be registered for their fall semester schedule by their departments or the Advising Center throughout July. Students are registered for all their courses after receiving their Writing placement results. (Writing placements exams open June 1 , are due June 22 , and results are sent July 7.)

Transfer students are introduced to their program directors to be advised and registered for their fall semester schedule. If transfer students need additional help with their schedules, they can contact the Advising Center.

Students can view their schedules in Student Self Service via the portal. 

All new first-year and transfer students will be contacted by their academic advisors in the first week of August to schedule a one-to-one meeting to review their schedules, and make any necessary changes or additions. These meetings will be held Aug. 1–Aug. 25, before classes begin Aug. 26. 

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.

•  Email advising@uarts.edu.

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

• Go to Penji, sign in or sign up, 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. 

Important Dates for Fall 2022

• August 26

  • Fall Semester Classes Begin

• September 9

  • Fall Class Registration Ends

• October 24

  • Academic Advising for Spring and Summer 2023 Begins

• November 2

  • Fall Course Withdraw Deadline

• November 14

  • Registration for Spring and Summer 2023 Begins

• November 23-27

  • Fall Break

• November 29

  • Graduation Application Deadline for Fall 2022

• December 16

  • Fall 2022 Semester Ends

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 on probation to help them understand the terms of their probation 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 by reaching out directly to your advisor, the Advising Center at advising@uarts.edu or online.

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.