Academic Advising
What We Do
- Help students identify goals
- Assist students as they explore majors and careers
- Suggest classes and help students create class schedules
- Connect students to appropriate resources and support them throughout their personal, academic, and professional development
Academic Advising Resources, Tools, and Tips
Step 1 – Before You Register
- Know Your Pick Time: Your “Enrollment Appointment Time” is listed in Student Admin. How to view your Enrollment Appointment Time.
- Check for Holds: Some holds prevent registration. Learn how to check holds.
- Meet with Your Advisor: An advising hold means you must meet with your advisor before registering. Even without a hold, it’s smart to check in on your progress. Most advisors use Nexus for appointments. Need help? Email waterbury.studentservices@uconn.edu.
Step 2 – How to Register
Registration happens in UConn’s Student Admin System but there are tools to help you plan:
Option 1: Use Classes.UConn.edu
Complete step by step directions
- Go to Classes.UConn.edu
- Search for Courses: Use filters for campus (Waterbury), semester, modality, etc.
- Review Details: Click courses for times, instructors, and prerequisites.
- Build Your Schedule: Use “Build My Schedule” and sign in.
- Add to Plan: Click desired classes and add them to your Plan.
- Schedule Your Plan: Under “Plan Tools,” select “Schedule My Plan,” choose your courses, and generate schedule options.
- Send to Student Admin Cart: Select “Accept New Cart” to transfer your schedule.
- Enroll in Student Admin: Finalize registration by enrolling through your shopping cart.
Option 2: Use “Class Search and Enroll” in Student Admin System
Complete step by step directions for ‘Class Search and Enroll’
- Log into the UConn Student Admin System
- Select ‘Manage Classes’
- Select ‘Class Search and Enroll’
- Select Semester
- Enter keyword, course, subject, class, topic, etc in ‘Search for Classes’ box
- Find each class individually
Registration Tips
- Load your shopping cart early to be ready at pick time.
- Add backup classes in case your top choices fill.
- Register as soon as your pick time starts for best course availability.
- Double-check the term (e.g., Fall vs. Summer). Change it if needed.
- Learn how to add, drop, and swap courses with these tutorials.
- Stay flexible: Be open to different sections or times. If a class is full, keep checking for open seats.
- Need help with errors? See how to resolve registration issues.
Step 3 – After You Register
- Confirm your schedule: How to view your schedule.
- Swap, don’t drop: This protects your current courses while making changes.
- Re-check schedule the day before classes: Room locations may change.
- Know the Add/Drop Deadlines: Find them on the Academic Calendar.
Most Academic Advisors on the UConn Waterbury Campus use UConn’s Nexus platform to schedule advising appointments. When you plan on meeting with your Academic Advisor, please consider the following:
- Do not schedule an advising appointment during one of your classes- Advisors want you to attend classes, not miss them.
- Students are encouraged to contact their Academic Advisors whenever they have a question or concern. Email is the preferred method of connecting with your Academic Advisor- however, phone calls and drop-ins (when available) are other ways to connect.
- All students are encouraged to meet with their Academic Advisor at least once in a semester (some students have Advising Holds on their account and are required to meet with their Academic Advisor prior to registering for classes- Directions on How to Check Your Holds
The UConn Student Administration (Student Admin) System is the primary online platform for University of Connecticut students to manage essential academic and administrative tasks. Students use it to register for classes, view and manage their course schedules, check grades, pay tuition, access financial aid information, and track degree progress. It’s a central hub for keeping track of academic records and university-related financial obligations, helping students stay organized throughout their academic journey. Please use the links below for guides on how to use the most common features of the Student Admin System.
How do I find out who is my Academic Advisors?
When is my Enrollment Date (the first day/time a student can register for students)?
How do I view my Standard Advisement Report?
How do I view my Holds (an indicator in your Student Admin System that might prevent you from being able to register for classes)?
How do I add a course to my schedule?
How do I access the Student Admin Dynamic Class Search?
How do I find my Final Exam Schedule?
Major Exploration
UConn has several resources to support students as they explore majors and careers, these include:
UConn’s The Major Experience (TME) is a University-wide collaboration dedicated to holistic and interactive major exploration. They provide tools and support for intentional self exploration, major exploration, and career exploration. Whether it is self-assessments
UConn’s Career Readiness and Life Skills Office is a university wide office that supports students as they prepare for post-graduation success. Please visit our UConn Waterbury Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills Office soon.
UConn’s Undergraduate Catalog has descriptions of all 117+ majors offered at UConn.
Your Academic Advisor is available to answer questions you have regarding various majors and careers.
Contact
| E-mail: | waterbury.studentservices@uconn.edu |
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| Address: | 99 East Main Street Waterbury, CT Room 228 |