Academic Advising

New students for Summer 2013, please click here.

New Fall 2013 Students

Registering for your first quarter at EWU:

Now that you're admitted to EWU, you'll need to complete all of the steps on the the EWU Admitted Students webpage.  Step 5 will walk you through signing up for firstSTEP Orientation. All new freshmen will register for classes when they meet with their academic or departmental advisor at firstSTEP Orientation.

Academic advising at EWU:

What is an academic advisor?

Your academic advisor is your resource for all things academic at EWU. Your advisor will help you with navigating registration, choosing a major, planning classes towards graduation, and many other things.

Advisors can often-times also answer questions about financial, health and housing concerns, or direct you to the department that can best answer your question. You will work with your academic advisor typically your first two years at EWU. Students transition to a major advisor upon official declaring a major- usually once they've reached 90 credits, or Junior standing. Academic advisors are located in many offices across campus, though most freshmen meet with an advisor in General Undergraduate Academic Advising (GUAA).

How can my academic advisor help me?

Your academic advisor will assist you with:

• understanding the general education and graduation requirements
• understanding your Mathematics and English placement
• choosing a major/career field
• planning classes towards graduation
• help getting connected with campus resources including the Math Tutoring Lab and PLUS Groups
• study skills and strategies
• time management skills
• and much, much more!

How do I contact my academic advisor if I have a question?

Walk-in hours the first day of the quarter: Advisors in General Undergraduate Academic Advising (GUAA) have walk-in times available on the first day of classes each quarter. Walk-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-in hours are generally available only the first day of the quarter and all other times you would like to meet with your advisor you will need to schedule an appointment. If you have an advisor outside of GUAA, make sure to contact him or her directly to inquire about potential walk-in times.

Call or email your advisor: Call or email your academic advisor with questions or concerns. If more time is needed, your advisor may have you schedule an appointment to come in.

Schedule an appointment: Most advisors across campus see students on an appointment basis. Call the GUAA front desk at: 509.359.2345 to schedule an appointment, or find your academic or departmental advisor's contact information here. It is a good idea to schedule an appointment to meet with your academic advisor at least once each quarter, especially if you are struggling or having difficulties in a class.  

*All students with fewer than 45 earned college credits are required to meet with their academic or departmental advisor at least once each quarter prior to registration.*

When can I meet with my academic advisor?

You can schedule an appointment to meet with your advisor any available time during his or her regular office hours. Most offices on-campus operate Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. Appointments are generally 50 minutes long. Call the Advising front desk at: 509.359.2345 to schedule an appointment, or find your academic or departmental advisor's contact information here.

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New Summer 2013 Students

First steps for new freshmen:

New freshmen will register for classes when they meet with their academic advisor.

1. Confirm your intent to enroll and pay the New Student Enrollment Fee.
2. Call Academic Advising at 509.359.2345 to find out how to make an appointment with your advisor. Many students will meet a general academic advisor in GUAA, while some students will be meeting with a program or college advisor. The Academic Advising front desk will direct you to the correct place!

1. Complete all of the steps on the Admitted Students page.
2. Check out the Freshman First Quarter Agenda, to find out how to buy your textbooks, get your EagleCard, get connected to academic resources on-campus and more!

Academic advising for new freshmen:

What is an academic advisor?

Your academic advisor is your resource for all things academic at EWU. Your advisor will help you with navigating registration, choosing a major, planning classes towards graduation, and many other things.
Advisors can often-times also answer questions about financial, health and housing concerns, or direct you to the department that can best answer your question. You will work with your academic advisor typically your first two years at EWU. Students transition to a major advisor upon official declaring a major- usually once they've reached 90 credits, or Junior standing. Academic advisors are located in many offices across campus, though most students meet with an advisor in General Undergraduate Academic Advising (GUAA).

• understanding the general education and graduation requirements
• understanding your Mathematics and English placement
• choosing a major/career field
• planning classes towards graduation
• help getting connected with campus resources including the Math Tutoring Lab and PLUS Groups
• study skills and strategies
• time management skills
• and much, much more!

How do I contact my academic advisor if I have a question?

Walk-in hours the first day of the quarter: Advisors in General Undergraduate Academic Advising (GUAA) have walk-in times available on the first day of classes each quarter. Walk-ins are on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-in hours are generally available only the first day of the quarter and all other times you would like to meet with your advisor you will need to schedule an appointment. If you have an advisor outside of GUAA, make sure to contact him or her directly to inquire about potential walk-in times.

Call or email your advisor: Call or email your academic advisor with questions or concerns. If more time is needed, your advisor may have you schedule an appointment to come in.

Schedule an appointment: Most advisors across campus see students on an appointment basis. Call the GUAA front desk at: 509.359.2345 to schedule an appointment, or find your academic or departmental advisor's contact information here. It is a good idea to schedule an appointment to meet with your academic advisor at least once each quarter, especially if you are struggling or having difficulties in a class.  

*All students with fewer than 45 earned college credits are required to meet with their academic or departmental advisor at least once each quarter prior to registration.*

When can I meet with my academic advisor?

You can schedule an appointment to meet with your advisor any available time during his or her regular office hours. Most offices on-campus operate Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. Appointments are generally 50 minutes long. Call the Advising front desk at: 509.359.2345 to schedule an appointment, or find your academic or departmental advisor's contact information here.

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