The Advising Office in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington aspires to guide and facilitate students to have a successful academic experience and to be a positive influence toward their academic and career paths.
There are 3 ways to get advising: Simple Questions, Express Advising, and Advising Appointments.
Peak Advising Dates:
Click on the appropriate program area and use the Bookings site to make your appointment. After hours appointments for Tuesdays and Thursday 5-6 pm are available, but they need to be scheduled through Bookings the day before.
Our faculty and advising staff are dedicated to the success of our students. We also offer a variety of student organizations that enhance the academic experience and build professional skills. Students are encouraged to apply for the many scholarships available through the University and those established by the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs, outside agencies, and individuals. Scholarship services and counseling are available through the Office of Enrollment and Student Services.
The advising office for the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs supports its diverse student body, and creates a campus of inclusiveness, through recruitment efforts, retention policies, and support for student success of the many cultural, religious/spiritual, and identity groups comprising the society we serve. Efforts to achieve these intentions are consistent with the laws of the State of Texas and University policy.
*The following information is adapted from the NACADA Statement of Core Values
Academic Advisors value and are dedicated to excellence in all dimensions of student success. Advisors are committed to students, colleagues, institutions and the profession through assessment, scholarly inquiry, lifelong learning, and professional development.
Academic Advisors respect, engage, and value a supportive culture for the campus and build positive relationships by understanding and appreciating students’ views. Advisors strive to create and support environments that consider the needs and perspectives of students, institutions, and colleagues through openness and acceptance while treating students with sensitivity and fairness.
Click on the CAPPA Degree Plans button below:
| CAPPA DEGREE PLANS |
Click on the Special Undergraduate Requirements button below:
| SPECIAL UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS |
Click on the CAPPA Minors button below:
| CAPPA MINORS |
Click on the CAPPA Certificates button below:
| CAPPA CERTIFICATES |
Click on the architecture Prerequisites button below:
| ARCHITECTURE |
Click on the Interior Design Prerequisites button below:
| INTERIOR DESIGN |
Click on the Sustainable Urban Design Prerequisites button below:
| SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN |
Click on the forms button below:
| FORMS |
Click on the Change Major button below:
| CHANGE A MAJOR |
Click on the Academic Standing button below:
| ACADEMIC STANDING |
Click on the Grades + Grading Policy button below:
| GRADES + GRADING POLICY |
Click on the Graduation button below:
| GRADUATION |
Click on the student conduct and academic integrity button below:
| STUDENT CONDUCT + ACADEMIC INTEGRITY |
Click on the student responsibility button below:
| STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES |
Click on the student rights + security button below:
| STUDENT RIGHTS + SECURITY |
