The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
PURPOSE
RESPONSIBLE OFFICER
SCOPE
BACKGROUND
DEFINITIONS
POLICY STATEMENT
Upon admission to the University, undergraduate students are assisted by an advisor in the Undergraduate Advising Resource Center (UARC). Graduate students are referred to an advisor in their academic unit. Undergraduate students transition to a faculty / instructional academic staff advisor in the college/department of their major when they meet the criteria for college / departmental advising established by the college / department (i.e. admission to college/ program, completion of 45 credits, etc.). The undergraduate and graduate bulletins contain detailed information about academic advisement policies and procedures.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
POLICY HISTORY
- 12/11/2012: Provost’s Admin Staff Approved
- 02/07/2013: senate of Academic Staff Approved
- 02/12/2013: Faculty Senate Approved
- 02/28/2013: Chancellor Approved
- 12/22/2025: Technical revisions to align with WCAG 2.1 AA digital accessibility standards