UConn Waterbury Academic Advising

What We Do:

Help students identify goals

UConn Waterbury Academic Advisors play a vital role in guiding students as they set and achieve their academic and personal goals. Advisors help students clarify their aspirations, offering insight into academic programs, career paths, and potential opportunities that align with their interests and strengths. They assist students in identifying short-term and long-term goals, from improving study habits to preparing for specific careers. Advisors also help students create realistic plans to achieve these goals, providing resources and support to overcome obstacles along the way. By helping students set achievable, personalized goals, academic advisors empower them to make informed decisions, stay motivated, and ultimately get the most out of their college experience.

Assist students as they explore majors and careers

At UConn Waterbury, our academic advisors play an essential role in helping students explore majors and career paths tailored to their interests and strengths. Advisors are familiar with UConn’s broad range of academic programs and the unique opportunities available at the Waterbury campus, helping students understand their options and the requirements of each major. Through personalized guidance, they help students assess their goals, connect with relevant coursework, and explore potential career paths tied to their academic interests.

Suggest classes and help students to create schedules
Connect students to appropriate resources and support them throughout their personal, academic, and professional development

Academic Advising Resources, Tools, and Tips

Student Admininstration Guides/Helpful Tips

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 search for a class?

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 swap a course?

How do I find my Final Exam Schedule?

 

Meeting with my Academic Advisor

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- for directions on how to check your holds, click HERE
Selecting classes and registering for classes

UConn Waterbury Advising FAQ

When can I register for classes? 

A student can register for classes on or after their Enrollment Date as long as they do not have any other Enrollment Holds.

Who is my advisor?

A student's academic advisor is listed in the Student Admin System.  Directions can be found here.

I am not sure about a major. Are there resources to help me?

It is very common for students to be unsure about their major or to change majors (sometimes more than once) while at UConn. Talk to your Academic Advisor, they are here to help you make this decision. You can also visit UConn websites including- UConn's The Major Experience and UConn's Undergraduate Catalog to view all of the majors that UConn offers.

How can I change my major?

Each School or College and many individual majors have their own process and/or admissions requirements. These processes are clearly noted on the school, college or major websites. You can also ask your Academic Advisor for more information about these processes and requirements.

When is the last day I can add/drop a class?

UConn’s open enrollment period (when students can add/drop classes via the SA System) ends on the 10th day of the semester. All schedule revision requests after that date are made via an on-line form (on the UConn Registrar’s website). If you are planning to add or drop a class within the first 10 days of the semester, you may want to check with your Advisor to make sure your changes align with your academic goals. Students must obtain Advisor approval for any changes made after the 10th day of the semester.

Where can I find my degree requirements?

You can view your Academic Requirements Report in the Student Admin System.  Degree requirements for all UConn majors are also listed in UConn’s Undergraduate Catalog.

What is a “Waitlist” and how to I put myself on one?

Some high demand classes are restricted, to ensure the course is available to those students who require it the most.  Not all classes use waitlists. For those that do, directions are available on the SA System Support website.

What does Reserve Capacity mean?

Some courses (primarily on the Storrs campus) have a reserve capacity. This means that there are seats in those courses reserved for students in specific groups (i.e. majors).  If you cannot enroll in a course with a reserve capacity, you should find another course. Check the enrollment information tab in Student Admin to see if a course has a reserve cap. You can also see a reserve cap if you run a Dynamic Class Search in Student Admin and check the column labeled "capacity available".

Contact

waterbury.studentservices@uconn.edu
Address: 99 East Main Street Waterbury, CT
Room 228