Academic Advising
Location: Batts Hall, BAT 2.102
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Government Undergraduate Advising Office is virtual on Thursday's.
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.
Virtual Appointments for Current Government Majors
30-minute appointments for Government Majors are available Monday - Friday.
NEW: We will have some virtual evening appointment availability on Tuesday's (5pm to 7pm)!
PLEASE check your SPAM folder if you do not receive a confirmation email!
In-Person Appointments for Current Government Majors
30-minute appointments for Government Majors are available Monday - Friday.
PLEASE check your SPAM folder if you do not receive a confirmation email!
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 MoreContact Us!
We're available via email at guao@austin.utexas.edu or via phone at (512) 232-7283. Depending on the nature of your emailed questions, we may ask you to schedule an appointment.
Learn MoreProspective Government Majors
If you are not a current GOV Major, you MUST attend a GOV Major Info Session before you can meet with a GOV Advisor. Click below to learn more about adding the gov major.
Learn MoreWomen's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Advising
If you are a Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies student, please schedule to meet iwth us through the link below.
We are assisting with registration advising starting March 25, 2024
GOV Advisors
Megan McKay, Academic Advising Coordinator
Cassadie Charlesworth, Senior Academic Advisor
Krista Zampacorta, Senior 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
