Appointments
Who?
The Advisors at the Transitional Advising Center (TRAC) serve students who are classified in the following categories:
- undeclared/undecided
- pre-architecture
- pre-hospitality management
- pre-information technology
- BS in Applied Science
- non-degree seeking students.
Students who are currently declared should be advised by an advisor in their major. Click here for a link of USF majors and advisors.
When?
We highly encourage students to meet with their Academic Advisor at least once per semester. Additional appointments may be helpful as well, but meeting at least once will help ensure that you are registering for the best courses based on your goals.
Where?
All of our student appointments will take place in SVC 2011. We are located in the Student Services Building, directly above the Registrar's Office. Please arrive for your appointment on time and sign in with the staff at our front desk. Appointments are scheduled for 20 minutes.
Why?
Academic Advisors are here to help students select courses that pertain to their academic major and career goals. Our Academic Advisors are specialists who address the needs of freshmen and any student who is undecided about a major. Advisors in the center guide students as they consider decisions about academic options, course requirements, as well as the policies and procedures of the University of South Florida.
You can expect our Academic Advisors to:
- Deliver quality programs and services
- Give accurate and timely information
- Maintain regular office hours and keep appointments
- Encourage you to make responsible decisions about your courses and set realistic goals
- Respect your rights, beliefs, and opinions
- Inform you about USF academic policies and procedures
Our Academic Advisors expect You to:
- Meet with your advisor at least once each semester
- Check your Advisor's Organization in Blackboard at least weekly
- Learn to read your SASS Degree Audit
- Promptly inform your advisor of any changes to your major and/or concerns about your program
- Make and be responsible for your own decisions
- Know the requirements to stay in good academic standing
How?
- Scheduled Appointments
Click here to access the online scheduler where you will be able to set up an appointment. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your appointment time.
Be sure to contact our office if you need to cancel an appointment! - Call (813) 974-2645 or e-mail your advisor.
- Express Advising (not available in Summer)
Scheduled appointments are strongly encourages for the best possible advising assistance. However, there are some concerns that are time sensitive or require a very brief conversation with an advisor, or you may have a personal or family emergency that affects your academics. Walk-in Express Advising is available to meet the following needs:
- Withdrawing
- Dropping/Adding a course if you cannot do so yourself in OASIS
- Signature requests, such as cross-enrollment and transient forms
- Ask a quick academic or course related question
- Figure out where to go for assistance, advice, or referral
For all other advising needs, please schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
The TRAC Center Express Advising/walk-in times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm. Walk in appointments with our Graduate Student Advisors are currently available during the following times:
| Express Advising Schedule - Transitional Advising Center - SVC 2011 |
| Monday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
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