Academic Advising for CPLS Students

Academic advising is a critical component of the undergraduate experience. It is the process of developing a meaningful educational plan that is compatible with the student's abilities, values, interests and career goals. In achieving an academic degree, both the student and the advisor must share in the responsibilities. Academic advisors help students clarify their values, interests and goals and provide accurate information about educational options, requirements, policies and procedures

Advising Appointment Preparation

It is University of Memphis policy that every student be advised before each registration period unless a student qualifies to be cleared for more than one semester by their advisor. Academic Advising is available in-person, by phone and web conference. Appointments can be set through the Navigate Student mobile app, online through Navigate, or call 901-678-2716. 

Students can prepare for their advising session by reviewing their course plan or approved baccalaureate contract as well as check the course schedule for the upcoming semester. To ensure successful advising, students are encouraged to read and keep all forms, contracts and materials provided by their advisor, complete all required forms and contracts by the designated deadlines, and monitor  academic progress through various resources like UMdegree. 

Open Advising Sessions

Send an email to cpls@memphis.edu or call the main office at 901 678-2716 to be added to the open advising list. Please provide you U-number in your request. Please understand that open advising is available on a first come first serve basis. Once on the list, you will be contacted by the appropriate advisor.  

If you are changing your major (never been advised in our college) and/or have been readmitted, you will need to complete our Declaration of Major form so that you can be coded to the appropriate advisor in our college.

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