Academic Advising
Advising for undergraduates in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business.
Academic advising is a vital component of the undergraduate business experience.
Develop meaningful educational plans that support academic and personal goals. Build a foundation for future career development and intellectual growth.
Academic Advising is a shared responsibility between the College and business majors that reinforces the core values established in the College's mission of "producing academically-prepared and business-world ready men and women for a competitive global environment."
- Missed Orientation?
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If you are new to UTC and were unable to complete freshman or transfer orientation, you will need to be advised before you are able to register for classes. Business majors are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor. Please check your MyMocsDegree for the name of your assigned academic advisor.
If you are not assigned to an academic advisor in the Rollins College or do not have an academic advisor listed, please fill out the New to the Rollins College of Business form. You will be notified via UTC email when an academic advisor has been assigned to you.
- Prospective Students
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The University and College want you to make the most of your campus visit. If you have not already done so, please take advantage of the following prospective student activities.
Rollins College of Business Prospective Information Sessions and Campus Tours:
One of the best ways to learn about the university, the College and our campus is to take attend one of our Prospective Information Sessions. Your visit will start with an overview of UTC, include a tour of our beautiful campus, housing complex, Aquatic Recreation Center and conclude with a presentation from representatives of the Rollins College of Business. If you are unable to attend a Prospective Information Session, the university also offers general group tours each month. To schedule a visit, please go to the Admissions Office web site.
Meet with a Rollins College of Business Representative:
While you are on campus, you can schedule to meet with a Rollins College of Business representative before or after your campus tour. During your meeting you will learn more about our programs, career services, and advisement and student activities. Each meeting lasts 30-45 minutes. To schedule a meeting, please call 423.425.5111.
Not available for a campus visit? No problem!
You can find the answers to many of your questions online. Click on the links below to learn about our programs, degree requirements and transfer equivalencies or to apply for admission.
- Explore Our Programs: To see a complete list of degree requirements, please refer to the online course catalog.
- To see a recommended course of study for each of our programs, please refer to the online “Clear Path to Advising” worksheets.
- Transfer Equivalency Information: To see how courses from the UT System or a TBR school will transfer to UTC, please refer to the online transfer equivalency charts on the Registrar web site. For other schools, please contact the Admissions Office, 423.425.4662.
- Apply Online: To fill an application for admission, please go to the Admissions Office web site.
- New Students
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All new students entering UTC for the first time in the fall or spring semesters are required to attend orientation before meeting with an academic advisor or registering for classes. Multiple orientation sessions for incoming fall students are offered during the summer months. A single orientation for incoming spring students is offered in November.
Incoming Freshmen:
All incoming freshmen are required to attend orientation. During the orientation reservation process, they will fill out an Academic Inventory Questionnaire (AIQ). This information will be used to pre-register first-time freshmen. It is important that the AIQ is filled out carefully and accurately to ensure an appropriate schedule is created for a freshman’s first semester at UTC.
Incoming Transfers:
All incoming transfer students are required to attend orientation. During the advisement session of orientation, transfer students are provided an individual academic plan outlining their remaining degree requirements through graduation. Academic plans are based on the information available at the time of creation. Students cannot register for classes prior to attending an orientation session.
Post-Baccalaureate Students (2nd degree seeking):
Students who have earned one undergraduate degree at an university other than UTC and are returning to earn a second undergraduate degree are required to attend orientation. Students who completed their first undergraduate degree at UTC are not required to attend orientation.
Orientation:
To schedule an orientation session, please visit the “New Student & Family Programs” web site.
- Undergraduate Business Majors
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Undergraduate business majors are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor for advisement at least once each semester. Meeting regularly for advisement ensures students are aware of any changes to prerequisites or course offerings and stay on track to meet their degree requirements and their anticipated graduate date.
Students are encouraged to schedule advising appointments early in the semester, well before the "crunch time" of Priority Registration weeks.
- Pursuing a Second Undergraduate Degree
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Students who have already earned one undergraduate degree and would like to pursue a second undergraduate degree in business should apply as a degree seeking, Post-Baccalaureate student through Undergraduate Admissions.
Second degree seeking students should read the "Degree and Graduation Requirements" in the current undergraduate course catalog. Course catalogs are available on the Registrar web site.
Second degree seeking students who have never attended UTC before are required to attend orientation. During the advisement session of orientation, they will be provided an individual academic plan outlining their remaining degree requirements through graduation. Academic plans are based on the information available at the time of creation. Students cannot register for classes prior to attending an orientation session.
To schedule an orientation session, please visit the “New Student & Family Programs” web site.
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Business Academic Advisors
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The Rollins College of Business has professional advisors knowledgeable in all business programs offered by the Rollins College of Business. Students meet with all advisors during freshmen or transfer orientation sessions. Once the semester begins, students are assigned to a specific academic advisor whom they will meet with each semester. Their academic advisor will guide them as they progress through their business degree requirements. Academic advisors are available year-around.
- Appointments
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Individual appointments* are for long-term planning, discussing academic concerns, changing business majors, tracking graduation progress and required semester advisement meeting.
Students must schedule an appointment with their assigned academic advisor, in advance, through the Navigate system in MyMocsNet. Appointments last 20-30 minutes. Currently, all advising appointments will be conducted via Zoom, unless requested otherwise. Students should install the zoom app on their phone, tablet or computer and log in using the URL/link provided at their scheduled appointment time. All appointments are scheduled on Eastern Standard Time.
*Appointments are not available during the first week of classes, on holidays or when the University is closed.
Accessing the Appointment System:
Log into MyMocsNet. Search for the "Navigate - Advising/Tutoring" tool and click it from the results. The location is Rollins College of Business.“No Show”/Missed Appointments
Students are considered a “no show” if they do not cancel through the Navigate appointment system or notify the advising office in advance that they will not make their scheduled appointment time. Students are allowed two (2) “no shows” each semester. Students who continue to “no-shows” will be required to meet with the Director for the Joseph F. Decosimo Success Center before being allowed to schedule another advising appointment.
- Calling the front desk, 423.425.5111
- Stopping by Fletcher 216 and speak with someone in person
Cancellations
We understand that the “unexpected” obligation or commitment and illnesses can affect your schedule. We ask that you be courteous to other students by cancelling your appointment if you are unable to attend.
Appointments should be canceled through the Navigate system 24 hours before the scheduled appointment time and then reschedule at a time that works with your schedule.
If you are unable to cancel or reschedule within the 24 hours before the appointment start time, then please let the Decosimo Success Center know by:
Emailing the academic advisor - No Assigned Business Academic Advisor?
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All business majors are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor. A student's assigned academic advisor is listed on their MyMocsDegree. Students who plan to major in business and who do not have an academic advisor listed on their MyMocsDegree, or who are changing to business and need to have their academic advisor information updated, may fill out the New to the Rollins College of Business form.
- General Inquiries
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For general inquiries or assistance, please call our main number to speak with our Administrative Specialist (423.425.5111) or email the departmental email at [email protected]