Campus ResourcesAccessibility Resource Center414-229-6287 | Mitchell 112uwm.edu/arc

Career Planning & Resource Center414-229-4486 | Mellencamp 128uwm.edu/careerplan

Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research414-229-3161 | Union G28community.uwm.edu

Center for International Education/International Student & Scholars/ Study Abroad414-229-4846 | Garland 138 uwm.edu/cie

Center for Student Involvement414-229-5780 | Union 363uwm.edu/sao

Dean of Students & Emergency Grant414-229-4632 | Union 345dos.uwm.edu

Equity/Diversity Services414-229-5923 | Mitchell 359uwm.edu/eds

Financial Aid, Student Employment & Military Education Benefits414-229-4541 | Mellencamp 162financialaid.uwm.edu

Inclusive Excellence Center414-229-7234 | Union 119uwm.edu/inclusiveexcellence

LGBT Resource Center414-229-4116 | Union WG89lgbt.uwm.edu

Military & Veterans Resource Center 414-229-7211 | Union WG99mavrc.uwm.edu

Norris Health Center414-229-4716norris.uwm.edu

Office of Undergraduate Research414-229-2666 | Bolton 192our.uwm.edu

Registrar’s Office414-229-3800 | Mellencamp Hall 274registrar.uwm.edu

Student Success Center (Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and Mentoring) 414-229-5385 | Bolton 120ssc.uwm.edu

University Counseling Services & Let’s Talk Program414-229-4716 | NWQ 5th Floor (Orange Elevators)uwm.edu/norris/counseling/

UWM Libraries414-229-4785 | Golda Meir Librarylibraries.uwm.edu

Women’s Resource Center414-229-2852 | Union WG93wrc.uwm.edu

Writing Center414-229-4339 | Curtin Hall 127writingcenter.uwm.edu

UWM Help Desk (D2L and IT Student Support)414-229-4040 | Bolton 225 & Library Learning Commonsgettechhelp.uwm.edu

ACADEMIC

ADVISING

4/2019

Academic Advising Offices

Multicultural Student Success Offices

What is Academic Advising?Academic advising is a collaborative process between you and your advisor. Your academic advisor is a professional staff member whose purpose is to help you get the most out of your college experience. Working closely with your advisor can help you set and achieve goals, connect with campus resources, and make responsible decisions consistent with your interests, goals, abilities, and degree requirements.

What can I expect from my advisor?

• Care, respect, and support as you explore and define academic, career, and personal goals.

• Assistance with academic planning that is consistent with your values, interests, and strengths.

• Accurate information regarding academic requirements, University policies and procedures, and campus resources.

• Guidance as you begin to understand the nature and purpose of higher education and your role as a student.

What is expected of me as a student?

• Understand that you are ultimately responsible for creating your educational, life, and career plans.

• Take the initiative to access, understand, and utilize campus resources to gather needed information and make informed decisions.

• Maintain open and honest communication with your advisor.

• Take responsibility for choices you make as a student and member of the University community.

What are my next steps?

1. Locate your Academic Advisor on your PAWS account.2. Download the EAB app (keyword EAB Navigate).3. Download the Outlook app (remember to check both

Focused & “Other” inbox)4. Schedule an Advising appointment once per semester.

• Schedule online using the Navigate app• Or call/stop by your academic advising office

5. Prepare for your advising appointment:• Read your academic advisement report on PAWS

and create a plan of study• Come to your appointment with questions, concerns,

and ideas.

Academic Advising Mission StatementThe University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee advising staff is dedicated to creating an atmosphere that fosters success. We are committed to quality academic advising in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. Our programs and services are designed to help students develop decision-making skills that will empower them to take full advantage of their educational experience.

Athletics Academic Enhancement Office414-229-2257 | Pavilion 144

College of Engineering & Applied Science414-229-4667 | Engineering & Mathematical Sciences E386ceasadvising.uwm.edu

College of Health Sciences414-229-2758 | Northwest Quadrant B 6425uwm.edu/healthsciences/advising

College of Letters & Science414-229-4654 | Holton 142uwm.edu/letters-science/advising

Pre-Law/Pre-Med & Professional Health Careers414-229-4654 | Holton 142uwm.edu/letters-science/pre-professional

College of Nursing414-229-5047 | Cunningham 135uwm.edu/nursing/about/contact

Helen Bader School of Social Welfare414-229-4852 | Enderis 1110hbsswadvising.uwm.edu

Honors College414-229-4658 | Honors House 154uwm.edu/honors/academics/advising

Lubar School of Business414-229-5271 | Lubar N297lubar.uwm.edu/advising

Office of Central Advising/Academic Opportunity Center/Metamajor Advising414-229-4696 | Mitchell 177uwm.edu/advising

Peck School of the Arts414-229-4763 | Theatre 120arts.uwm.edu/advising

School of Architecture & Urban Planning414-229-4015 | Architecture & Urban Planning 225uwm.edu/sarup/resources/advising

School of Education414-229-4721 | Enderis 209soeadvising.uwm.edu

School of Information Studies414-229-4707 | Northwest Quadrant B 3550sois.uwm.edu/resources/advising

Student Support Services Program414-229-5598 | Mitchell 135uwm.edu/advising

Zilber School of Public Health414-227-3001 | KIRC 5090uwm.edu/publichealth

American Indian Student Services414-229-5880 | Bolton 195aiss.uwm.edu

Black Cultural Student Center414-229-5566 | Bolton 176uwm.edu/bcc

Roberto Hernandez Center414-229-6156 | Bolton 183 rhc.uwm.edu

Southeast Asian American Student Services414-229-5282 | Bolton 160saass.uwm.edu

All the TOOLS You Need at ONE STOP! uwm.edu/onestop

Academic Advising Offices

Multicultural Student Success Offices

What is Academic Advising?Academic advising is a collaborative process between you and your advisor. Your academic advisor is a professional staff member whose purpose is to help you get the most out of your college experience. Working closely with your advisor can help you set and achieve goals, connect with campus resources, and make responsible decisions consistent with your interests, goals, abilities, and degree requirements.

What can I expect from my advisor?

• Care, respect, and support as you explore and define academic, career, and personal goals.

• Assistance with academic planning that is consistent with your values, interests, and strengths.

• Accurate information regarding academic requirements, University policies and procedures, and campus resources.

• Guidance as you begin to understand the nature and purpose of higher education and your role as a student.

What is expected of me as a student?

• Understand that you are ultimately responsible for creating your educational, life, and career plans.

• Take the initiative to access, understand, and utilize campus resources to gather needed information and make informed decisions.

• Maintain open and honest communication with your advisor.

• Take responsibility for choices you make as a student and member of the University community.

What are my next steps?

1. Locate your Academic Advisor on your PAWS account.2. Download the EAB app (keyword EAB Navigate).3. Download the Outlook app (remember to check both

Focused & “Other” inbox)4. Schedule an Advising appointment once per semester.

• Schedule online using the Navigate app• Or call/stop by your academic advising office

5. Prepare for your advising appointment:• Read your academic advisement report on PAWS

and create a plan of study• Come to your appointment with questions, concerns,

and ideas.

Academic Advising Mission StatementThe University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee advising staff is dedicated to creating an atmosphere that fosters success. We are committed to quality academic advising in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. Our programs and services are designed to help students develop decision-making skills that will empower them to take full advantage of their educational experience.

Athletics Academic Enhancement Office414-229-2257 | Pavilion 144

College of Engineering & Applied Science414-229-4667 | Engineering & Mathematical Sciences E386ceasadvising.uwm.edu

College of Health Sciences414-229-2758 | Northwest Quadrant B 6425uwm.edu/healthsciences/advising

College of Letters & Science414-229-4654 | Holton 142uwm.edu/letters-science/advising

Pre-Law/Pre-Med & Professional Health Careers414-229-4654 | Holton 142uwm.edu/letters-science/pre-professional

College of Nursing414-229-5047 | Cunningham 135uwm.edu/nursing/about/contact

Helen Bader School of Social Welfare414-229-4852 | Enderis 1110hbsswadvising.uwm.edu

Honors College414-229-4658 | Honors House 154uwm.edu/honors/academics/advising

Lubar School of Business414-229-5271 | Lubar N297lubar.uwm.edu/advising

Office of Central Advising/Academic Opportunity Center/Metamajor Advising414-229-4696 | Mitchell 177uwm.edu/advising

Peck School of the Arts414-229-4763 | Theatre 120arts.uwm.edu/advising

School of Architecture & Urban Planning414-229-4015 | Architecture & Urban Planning 225uwm.edu/sarup/resources/advising

School of Education414-229-4721 | Enderis 209soeadvising.uwm.edu

School of Information Studies414-229-4707 | Northwest Quadrant B 3550sois.uwm.edu/resources/advising

Student Support Services Program414-229-5598 | Mitchell 135uwm.edu/advising

Zilber School of Public Health414-227-3001 | KIRC 5090uwm.edu/publichealth

American Indian Student Services414-229-5880 | Bolton 195aiss.uwm.edu

Black Cultural Student Center414-229-5566 | Bolton 176uwm.edu/bcc

Roberto Hernandez Center414-229-6156 | Bolton 183 rhc.uwm.edu

Southeast Asian American Student Services414-229-5282 | Bolton 160saass.uwm.edu

All the TOOLS You Need at ONE STOP! uwm.edu/onestop

Campus ResourcesAccessibility Resource Center414-229-6287 | Mitchell 112uwm.edu/arc

Career Planning & Resource Center414-229-4486 | Mellencamp 128uwm.edu/careerplan

Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research414-229-3161 | Union G28community.uwm.edu

Center for International Education/International Student & Scholars/ Study Abroad414-229-4846 | Garland 138 uwm.edu/cie

Center for Student Involvement414-229-5780 | Union 363uwm.edu/sao

Dean of Students & Emergency Grant414-229-4632 | Union 345dos.uwm.edu

Equity/Diversity Services414-229-5923 | Mitchell 359uwm.edu/eds

Financial Aid, Student Employment & Military Education Benefits414-229-4541 | Mellencamp 162financialaid.uwm.edu

Inclusive Excellence Center414-229-7234 | Union 119uwm.edu/inclusiveexcellence

LGBT Resource Center414-229-4116 | Union WG89lgbt.uwm.edu

Military & Veterans Resource Center 414-229-7211 | Union WG99mavrc.uwm.edu

Norris Health Center414-229-4716norris.uwm.edu

Office of Undergraduate Research414-229-2666 | Bolton 192our.uwm.edu

Registrar’s Office414-229-3800 | Mellencamp Hall 274registrar.uwm.edu

Student Success Center (Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and Mentoring) 414-229-5385 | Bolton 120ssc.uwm.edu

University Counseling Services & Let’s Talk Program414-229-4716 | NWQ 5th Floor (Orange Elevators)uwm.edu/norris/counseling/

UWM Libraries414-229-4785 | Golda Meir Librarylibraries.uwm.edu

Women’s Resource Center414-229-2852 | Union WG93wrc.uwm.edu

Writing Center414-229-4339 | Curtin Hall 127writingcenter.uwm.edu

UWM Help Desk (D2L and IT Student Support)414-229-4040 | Bolton 225 & Library Learning Commonsgettechhelp.uwm.edu

ACADEMIC

ADVISING

4/2019