Advising Center
The Advising Center provides academic advising, tutoring and other programs and resources to help students succeed academically at the University.
Academic Advising
The Advising Center help students make a successful transition to college and explore academic options, including major, minors, internships, and study abroad. First-Year students in CAMD meet with an academic advisor before declaring their major. Senior students receive graduation planning advising before the start of, and throughout, their final year before graduation.
Students seeking assistance with the following are encouraged to visit the Advising Center or make an appointment:
- Academic planning and counseling
- Choosing or changing major/minor
- Dropping/adding/withdrawing courses
- Graduation planning and advising
- Scheduling /registering for courses
- Study Abroad
- Transfer credits
- Any academic issues or concerns
Make an advising or tutoring appointment:
- 215-717-6818
- advising@uarts.edu
- Stop by the Advising Center Gershman Hall, Suite 207
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Specialized Services
The Advising Center also offers specialized services and conducts targeted outreach to students who are academically at-risk or on academic probation. In coordination with International Student Programs, the Center provides comprehensive ESL tutoring and academic support to students for whom English is a second language. Students with documented disabilities or learning differences may also be referred to us for academic support.
Tutoring
Tutoring is available at no charge to all students to supplement your classroom and studio instruction. Tutors can help you improve your skills in writing, reading, ESL, and other academic and studio areas, including successful classroom strategies and study habits.
Learn more about tutoring options
Academic Achievement Program
The Academic Achievement Program serves talented student artists, designers and performers at The University of the Arts. Our programs and specialized support services will enhance students' academic and artistic achievement, advance their progress toward degree, and sustain their professional careers. Students admitted to the University of the Arts are invited to participate in the Academic Achievement Program (AAP) if they would benefit from additional assistance in meeting academic or cultural challenges that might otherwise limit their success.