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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 staff, and our team of 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 plan, leave of absences, withdrawals, and strategies and support for academic success.

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

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 to have an advisor reach out to you directly. Please note, this form is intended for continuing students who need academic assistance. Incoming students meet with their faculty and peer advisor during Passages week to discuss plans and finalize course schedules.

Grow Core-In effect as of 2024

Puget Sound Graduation requirements changed in 2024 to offer a more streamlined and integrative curriculum that emphasizes depth, interdisciplinary learning, and student flexibility.

Review the to ensure you are clear about current graduation requirements. If you are a continuing student and are not currently following the new requirements, be sure to consult with your faculty advisor, or advisors in Academic Advising, to confirm whether the new core is a better choice for you. Our is also an excellent tool to help you explore whether the new core is right for you.

ADVISING AT REGISTRATION

Continuing students

All continuing students must meet with their faculty advisor before each registration period to review academic progress and receive personalized course planning support. This meeting is required to lift the registration hold placed by the Registrar. For help with PeopleSoft, contact Technology Services; Academic Advising is also available for additional support.

Incoming first-year and new transfer students

All new students receive extra support with registration. First-time college students select tentative courses over the summer using the Academic Placement Questionnaire (APQ). Academic Advising reviews these tentative schedules before releasing them in July. During Passages week, you’ll meet with your faculty and peer advisors to finalize your fall schedule. Course changes aren’t allowed until these advising meetings take place. Your advisors will contact you during Passages to schedule your individual meeting.

In preparation for spring registration, your peer advisor will lead trainings and meetings in November to teach you how to use PeopleSoft. Advisors will also guide you on what to register for during Registration Planning Meetings (RPM), which your peer advisor coordinates.

New transfer students receive course planning and registration support from their faculty and peer advisors. Until a faculty advisor is assigned, transfers will work with Najhan Bell, the Undergraduate Advisor in Academic Advising.

Peer Advising Program 2025-26

Academic Peer Advisors

Visit our Academic Peer Advisor webpage to learn more about this incredible program and all 15 members of the 2025-26 student academic advisor team and team coordinator, Sara Ponsioen.

Learn more about peer advisors

Advising Student Staff

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. We are so excited that all four team members of our 2024-25 student staff are returning for the 2025-26 Academic year!

Meet our student staff