Academic Advising
Location: Batts Hall, BAT 2.102
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:30pm
We assist students with: understanding degree requirements, study abroad programs, honors programs, petitions, special waivers, scholastic probation, and transfer of credit. We also assist students with class registration, the add/drop process, semester planning, and making appropriate referrals to campus resources.
While advising is not required for students UNLESS they are new to the major or on scholastic probation, it is recommended that all GOV majors visit the advising office at least once a semester.
New Appointment Booking Policy
Students may book up to one week in advance. If you do not see availability today, check tomorrow, as the availability for a week out will update.
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Virtual Appointments for Current Government Majors
Virtual appointments for CURRENT GOVERNMENT MAJORS.
PLEASE check your SPAM folder if you do not receive a confirmation email!
Appointments may be booked up to one week in advance. If you do not see availability, continue to check, as each day will open up new availability.
In-Person Appointments for Current Government Majors
In-person appointments for CURRENT GOVERNMENT MAJORS.
PLEASE check your SPAM folder if you do not receive a confirmation email!
Appointments may be booked up to one week in advance. If you do not see availability, continue to check, as each day will open up new availability.
Liberal Arts Student Division Advising
The Liberal Arts Student Division Advisors in Gebauer Hall (GEB 2.200) assists students with: Q Drops and Pass/Fail, One Time Exeptions (OTE), Applying to Graduate, Official Degree Check, etc.
Learn MoreProspective Government Majors
If you are not a current GOV Major, you MUST follow the internal transfer process. Click below to learn more about adding the GOV Major.
Learn moreAnthropology Advising
If you are an Anthropology student, please schedule to meet with us through the link below.
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Contact us!
Phone: (512) 232-7283
Email: guao@austin.utexas.edu
Depending on the nature of emailed questions, we may ask you to schedule an appointment.
GOV Advisors
Megan McKay, Academic Advising Coordinator
Cassadie Charlesworth, Senior Academic Advisor
Krista Zampacorta, Senior Academic Advisor
Ariel Pitre Young, Associate Academic Advisor
Government Undergraduate Advising Office
1 University Station A1800, BAT 2.102
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, 78712
(512) 232-7283
