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Academic Advising

1500 N. Warner St. #1074
Tacoma, WA 98416-1074

Howarth Hall, Room 114

253.879.3250

Mon.-Fri.

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Our professional advisors and academic peer advisors are available to assist faculty and incoming and current students with any issues related to their academic success, including declaring or changing a major, minor, or advisor, creating a four-year academic plans, leave of absences, withdrawals, and strategies and support for academic improvement.

Academic Advising & Fellowships is open for in-person assistance Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Our office will will be closed for winter break from Dec. 23-Jan. 2, 2025. Be sure to email (academicadvising@pugetsound.edu) or leave a voicemail (253-879-3250) during this time and we will respond as soon as possible upon our return.

If you prefer a phone or virtual appointment, please call or email us to schedule a time that is convenient for you. You can also complete our Advising Appointment Request Form to have an advisor reach out to you directly.

New Core in 2024

Graduation requirements for the 2024-2025 academic year have changed!

Review the Overview of the New Core and then consult with your advisor or advisors in our office to learn whether the new core is a better choice for you.

Our video comparing the new core to the 2023 graduation requirements is also an excellent tool to see how the new core compares to the requirements from last year.

ADVISING AT REGISTRATION

For assistance with course planning, academic support, and to have your advisor meeting hold released, connect with your faculty advisor. Students who need help with PeopleSoft, should reach out to Technology Services. Advisors in Academic Advising are also available to support you.

Incoming First-year and new transfer students have the benefit of extra support when it comes to getting registered! First time in college students select their tentative courses in the summer via the Academic Placement Questionnaire (APQ) we send you. Tentative schedules are then checked by Academic Advising before they are released to you in early August. You meet your faculty and peer advisor during Passages week to review the tentative plan and finalize your fall course schedule. For Spring 2025 registration, students register themselves for courses but their faculty and academic peer advisors provide special events and guidance to support the registration process.
Transfer students are guided through the course planning and registration process by Undergraduate Advisor, Najhan Bell.

Peer Advising Program 2024-25

Academic Peer Advisors

Visit our Academic Peer Advisor webpage to learn more about this incredible program and all 15 members of the 2024-25 student academic advisor team and team coordinator, Branson Jones.

Learn more about peer advisors

Advising Student Staff 2024-2025

Front Desk Student Staff

Our front desk student staff support the operations of our office team and answer questions to support of our amazing faculty, students, and families. Most of our team has wrapped up their work and we will feature our new team SOON!

Meet our student staff