Undergraduate Advising
Undergraduate Adviser: Tristin Marotz
Program Administrator: Beth Appelt
Office: 70 B Science Hall
Email: undergrad@nelson.wisc.edu
Office Phone: (608) 262-7520
Fax: (608) 262-2273
Walk-in Advising
Walk-in advising is available for quick questions during the following times in Room 70, Science Hall:
- Monday, May 21, 10:30-11:30 am
Individual Advising Appointment
Individual appointments are scheduled through WiscCal. Please choose a time that works for you and bring questions and any additional documentation that you might need for the appointment such as study abroad info.
Sign up for an individual appointment using this link, please note if no times are listed please come to walk-in advising. https://tools.wisccal.wisc.edu/available/public/profiles/xNvcChru.html
Email Advising
If you have a quick question that does not require a conversation you may email the advisor at undergrad@nelson.wisc.edu. Be sure to email from your wisc.edu email account and include your full name and CAMPUS ID NUMBER.
If it is determined that your question can not be answered over email you may be asked to make an appointment for further discussion.
Be Prepared for your Advising Appointment
It is recommended that you bring a current copy of your DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) with you to your advising appointment. This is for your benefit, so you learn how to read and run them.
Not sure how to print a DARS report? Instructions are located on the link below.
http://registrar.wisc.edu/isis_helpdocs/studentrecords_demos/DARS/DARS.htm
Please bring the following to your appointment:
- Current DARS report
- Any questions you have about requirements, extracurricular opportunities, study abroad or whatever is on your mind
- A pen and paper for note taking
- Any form you may need signed, make sure that you have filled out all pertinent information and have read the form/document thoroughly.
What to Expect from an Academic Advising Appointment
Academic advisors are available to answer any questions you may have and to make suggestions about other options that are available. They can help you interpret a degree audit report and make recommendations about completing degree requirements.Advisors can also suggest extracurricular opportunities (internships, study abroad, campus activities etc.) and help you start planning for life after graduation.
It is recommended that you see an advisor once a semester to plan for courses and check your progress toward your degree. There are a lot of possibilities that you might not be aware of and sometimes degree requirements can be difficult to understand.