Academic Advising
Location: Batts Hall, BAT 2.102
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Email: guao@austin.utexas.edu
Depending on the nature of emailed questions, we may ask you to schedule an appointment.
Phone: (512) 232-7283
| We assist students with the following: | |
|---|---|
| Understanding degree requirements | Semester planning |
| Study abroad programs | Registration |
| Honors programs | The add/drop process |
| Petitions & waivers | Transfer of credit |
| Academic warning | Referrals to campus resources |
While advising is not required for students UNLESS they are new to the major or on academic warning, it is recommended that all GOV majors visit the advising office at least once a semester.
NOTE: Advising is back to Appointment Only
DON'T SEE AVAILABILITY FOR BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT?
Students may book with us no more than one week in advance. If you don't see availability, check tomorrow for the next day's availability.
Example: You're looking on a Monday - check on Tuesday for next Tuesday's openings, check on Wednesday for next Wednesday's openings, and so forth.
Appointments are for CURRENT GOV MAJORS at UT only. Those interested in adding the GOV Major should follow the instructions on our Prospective Majors page.
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- Virtual Appointments for Current Government Majors
Virtual appointments for CURRENT GOVERNMENT MAJORS.
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.Schedule a virtual appointment.
PLEASE check your SPAM folder if you do not receive a confirmation email!
- In-Person Appointments for Current Government Majors
In-person appointments for CURRENT GOVERNMENT MAJORS.
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.Schedule an in-person appointment.
PLEASE check your SPAM folder if you do not receive a confirmation email!
- Not a Current Government Major?
If you are not a current GOV Major, you MUST follow the internal transfer process. Click HERE to learn more about adding the GOV Major.
- Want to Make a Registration Change (drop, withdraw, pass/fail) or Apply to Graduate?
Advisors in the Student Division work with Liberal Arts students who are on academic warning or dismissal, applying to graduate, making a registration change (such as a q-drop, pass/fail, or withdrawal), appealing a policy, or experiencing an emergency. Student Division advisors serve students exclusively on a drop-in basis and can be connected with virtually via chat, in GEB 2.200, or by calling 512-471-4271.
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GOV Advisors
Megan McKay, Academic Advising Coordinator
Cassadie Charlesworth, Senior Academic Advisor
Gamali Caballero, Assoicate Academic Advisor
Kate Lowry, 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