Academic Advising Office

The University of Tampa is committed to a strong program of effective academic advising for all students. The program’s success is a result of the joint efforts of the members of the University faculty who serve as advisers and the Academic Advising Office. These two groups work together to provide a complete advising program. It is the goal of the program that UT students have access to a variety of caring professionals who are knowledgeable about University policies and procedures.

UT faculty members are the foundation upon which the academic advising program is built. Each student is assigned, through the Academic Advising Office, to a faculty adviser from the student’s major field of study. Students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisers several times during each semester to discuss educational goals, to map out academic programs and to explore career options.

Advising Office advisers are available to assist students in evaluating course options and in planning successful completion of educational goals. Major responsibilities include (1) making information about academic policies and requirements available to every student; (2) referring students, as appropriate, to one of the many academic support services available; and (3) helping students process the following forms as necessary: Degree Audit Form, Transient Student Status Form, Special Petition to Repeat a Course Under the Forgiveness Policy, Request for Adviser Change, Request for Change of Major, Special Permission for Class Overload, Registration for Classes, Dropping/Adding of Classes, and Petition of Academic Appeals.

Questions concerning the academic advising program should be directed to Director, UT Academic Advising Office, advising@ut.edu. For more information, visit www.ut.edu/academic-advising.