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. Review our quick guide to set an appointment in Navigate.
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
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Due to high volume academic advising inquiries we will be hosting open advising dates to assist students with fall 2023 semester start. These sessions are limited to 10-15 minutes. |
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Monday, October 30th – Thursday, November 2nd 9:00am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 3:00pm Monday, November 6th – Thursday, November 9th 9:00am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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.
Find your College of Professional & Liberal Studies Advisor
Debbie Wyatt
Dr. Danesha Winfrey
| Health Services Human Services Organizational Leadership (UofM Global online A-Z, campus students H-Z) Organizational Leadership (Fed Ex LiFE) Professional/Liberal Studies (Baccalaureate Contract Program students H-Z) |
Mary Ewart
| Commercial Aviation Information Technology Organizational Leadership (campus students A-G) |
Dr. Dorothy Hale - Graduate Degrees
Dr. Colin Chapell - Graduate Degrees
| Doctor of Liberal Studies |