Section 6: Advising

What is an Academic Advisor?

Your point of contact for:

• Help setting educational and career goals.
• Discussing ACCUPLACER scores, degree plans, and degree/certificate options.
• Registering for the 1st semester courses.

What is a Faculty Advisor?

• During the 1st semester, you will have a faculty advisor assigned to you based on your program of study.
• If you’re unsure about your educational path or goals, make sure you utilize your faculty advisor’s expertise!
• Your assigned faculty advisor can be found in your Blackboard shell, within the Campus Portal.

What happens during an Advising Session?

• Discuss your “end goal” for your education and career and make a plan
• Go through your degree plan checklist
• Register for classes
• Make sure you enroll in all of the courses you need for your first semester

PLEASE COME PREPARED!

Take a look at your degree plan ahead of time, so that you are familiar with what is required. Degree plans are available at www.uaptc.edu/earn-a-degree.

Degree Options

Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Arts (AA)

• General TRANSFER degree
• 2+2 Transfer Agreements w/AR colleges

Associate of APPLIED Science (AAS)

• NOT designed to transfer, but some classes may. Career-specific degree designed to go directly into the workforce.

Technical Certificates or Certificates of Proficiency

• Designed for workforce qualifications. Can be “stacked” on the way to your AAS.

To register for classes, schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.