Aug 25, 2025

News/Notes for Undergrad Academic Advisors: Walk/Drop-In Hrs for WLSN, COE & OAA | Dates to Note | Undergrad Intl. Students - F/T Students/Reduced Course Load | Study Abroad: Welcome Week Bites & Flights | Student Questioning their Current Major?

Walk-In Hours - Wilson College of Business (WLSN)
  • The Office for Professional Distinction (OPD) in the Wilson College of Business will provide walk-in appointments for students during the first week of classes at the following times:
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  • If a student or advisor cannot add an open business course to a student's schedule due to an error message, please do not override/enroll them in the class. Send them to the OPD for assistance.
  • Students can also email our office directly with questions at opd@uni.edu. This message will be routed to an advisor for a response as quickly as possible.
  • Thanks so much for your help, and welcome back to another great Fall semester! Image removed.
Drop-In Hours - College of Education (COE)
  • The advising team in the College of Education Advising & Teacher Education Success (CATS) Office will provide walk-in appointments for students during the first week of classes at the following times:
  • These appointments will be first come, first served and will be geared towards registration & Fall class related questions.
    • Long Term Plan appointments will not be offered during week 1 drop-ins. Long term appointments will start the week of September 2nd.
  • For all new Teaching majors! Future Teacher Welcome is for all new teaching majors on Wednesday, August 27 @3:30-4:30pm OR Thursday, August 28 @3:30-4:30 in McCollum Science Hall, room 137!
    • Attendance is required (a class or practice during these times takes priority - virtual option will be available upon request).
Drop In Hours - Office of Academic Advising (OAA)
Academic Dates to Note
  • See details and academic and schedule adjustment deadlines at the Office of the Registrar Calendar Dates to Observe.
  • Wednesday, August 27, 2025
    • First Half-Semester: Last day to Add course without Departmental approval (4:30pm)
  • Friday, August 29, 2025
    • FULL Semester: Last day to Add course without Departmental approval (4:30pm)
    • First Half-Semester: Last day to Add course for credit. Approved Academic Student Request required after this date (4:30pm)
    • First Half-Semester: Last day to Drop course with No Report (4:30pm)
    • First Half-Semester: Last day to Change course to or from Audit (4:30pm)
      • NOTE:  Students are reminded that only one change per course may be made to or from a non-graded basis.  Once a change has been made the student cannot again change that course to or from non-graded credit. Please complete the online form to request this change.
Undergraduate International Students - Full Time Status/Reduced Course Load
  • Undergraduate international students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours to maintain full-time status, with a minimum of 9 credit hours taken in person.
  • An Immigration Hold is placed on the semester registration for all international students to prevent unauthorized course withdrawal/maintain eligible status.
  • For approval for under enrollment for any reason in advance, or requests for additional information or questions, contact Edyta Cichon, Immigration & Advising Coordinator, Office of International Engagement (edyta.cichon@uni.edu). Link to Authorization Chart.
Study Abroad: Welcome Week Bites & Flights
  • Wednesday, August 27 | 11 AM – 1 PM | The Learning Center @ Rod Library | Study Abroad Fall 2025 Events Handout (pdf file)
  • Join us for food and conversation with past study abroad students and staff. A great way for students to explore program options and get inspired.
  • Please help us spread the word to students and feel free to attend any of these events yourself! With questions contact: study-abroad@uni.edu
Student Questioning their Current Major?
  • Help them Pivot with Purpose by referring them to the Office of Academic Advising. Advisors offer personalized support to help students explore:
    • Major, minor, and certificate options | Reasons for changing majors (e.g., lack of interest, career goals, academic challenges) | Self-assessments like FOCUS 2 or Strong Inventory | Goal-setting and decision-making strategies
  • Image removed.  Encourage students to schedule an appointment or complete the Academic Discuss Your Major Options Request Form.
  • As a faculty or staff member, you can complete this referral form to start the outreach to a student considering changing their major.
Institutional Academic Advising Vision & Mission Statement (revised Spring 2016) [See Academic Advising Mission, Vision, Goals & Outcomes webpage]
  • Vision Statement: UNI aspires to create the best possible advising experience for each student.
  • Mission Statement: Academic Advising is a critical component of the teaching and learning environment at UNI. Advising is a personalized educational experience, empowering students to explore, articulate and achieve their academic, career and life goals.