Academic Advising

Anchor Academic Advising 

Anchor Advisors work with students in the following programs: Program for System Admission (PSA), Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS), University Studies (UNVS), Island Harbor, Viking-Islander Program (VIP), and Islander Academy (dual-credit). To see your advisor, please schedule an appointment online below. 

 Anchor Advising FC 148 | 361.825.5931

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Academic Advising by Major 

Academic Advisors are available to guide you based on your designated major. To see your academic advisor, please schedule an appointment online below or call the phone number next to each major unit. If you are still not sure which direction to go, please email: coast.admin@tamucc.edu for guidance. 

College of Business O'CNR 120 | 361.825.2653
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College of Education and Human Development FC 201 | 361.825.3193 | Lobby: 361.825.2662

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College of Liberal Arts DRIFT 203 | 361.825.3466
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences IH 320 | 361.825.2799

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College of Science and Engineering CI 350D | 361.825.3928

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Frequently Asked Advising Questions (FAQs) 

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Graduation

How do I apply for graduation and what are the deadlines?
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How do I find out about commencement dates and information?
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How do I graduate with Honors?
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Academic Status

What is scholastic probation and suspension?
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How do I make the Dean's List?
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What is full-time?
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What is the maximum number of hours I can take?
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How is my classification determined?
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Scheduling

How do I make a semester schedule?
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Do I need to schedule a First-Year Seminar?
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I need to take a Learning Community. How do I schedule it?
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How do I schedule a Lab Safety Seminar?
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How do I find and remove Holds?
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Registering

How do I register?
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When do I register?
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Advising

Who is my advisor and how do I contact them?
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What is a degree plan and where do I find it?
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How is my GPA calculated?
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What GPA do I need this semester to get my overall GPA to a 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, etc?
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Do I have to take a Foreign Language?
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How do I add a minor, major, or change majors?
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What is a pre-requisite? Co-requisite?
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How do I update my contact information?
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How do I find the syllabus for a class I'm currently taking?
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How do I find a syllabus for a class I'm planning on taking?
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How can I tell how many credits a class is worth?
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How and when can I drop a class?
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Note: Drops are not currently being done in-person. Please download the form and submit it remotely. Go here to get the form.

How many classes can I drop?
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Can I drop a class within a Learning Community?
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What is the repeat policy?
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How do I withdraw?
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How do I retroactively withdraw?
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How do I send my TAMUCC transcripts?
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Do I have to re-apply after taking a semester off?
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