Advising Hours
Advising Options During Pre-Registration Advising Peak Times
Peak advising times are from the beginning of October through the beginning of November and the beginning of March through April. This means meeting with an advisor will be in high demand. Students who cannot find an advising appointment are encouraged to check weekly for new advisor availability or drop in during open drop-in hours.
Important note: Advisors are intricately involved in Summer Orientation programs from mid-May through mid-August, so they cannot consistently hold Advising Hours over the summer.
Appointments
You can schedule an appointment with an advisor for detailed or complex topics such as declaring majors, exploring academic options when experiencing academic challenges, etc.
Open Advising Hours (Drop-Ins)
No appointment is necessary for OSDS Drop-In Hours. Students will be added to the waiting queue and seen on a first-come, first-served basis by the first available first-year advising team member.
| Day | In-Person Location and Times | Virtual Location and Times |
| Monday | Smith 228 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | NA |
| Tuesday | Smith 228 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | NA |
| Wednesday | Smith 228 9:00 – 11:30 AM 11:30 AM – 3: 00 PM | NA |
| Thursday | Smith 228 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | NA |
| Friday | Smith 228 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | NA |
Drop-in Hours are only available at the listed times above during the Pre-Registration Advising season. First-year advisors hold group and one-on-one appointments and cannot accommodate other hours during this time.
| CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS: IN-PERSON OPEN HOURS |
| Go to Smith 228 and check in at the Advising Kiosk |
| 1. Type your Student ID in the box and Click Submit |
| 2. Select: I’m here for Academic Advising IGNORE the message: Sorry some services are not available today at this location. Please reach out to your Advisor for more information. IGNORE!!! |
| 3. Select Option to Wait For The Available Person |
| 4. Click Okay, got it! |
| 5. Have a seat, an the next available advisor will call your name soon. |
Please note that OSDS front desk staff cannot answer specific questions about registration or course requirements.
General First-Year Advising Questions?
Email: osds-advising@charlotte.edu