Academic Advising

The Academic Advising Office, located in LA 221, is staffed by six full-time Advisors and three support staff members. Academic Advisors work with new Weekday College students for the first one to three semesters and advise all students in the Weekend College program. Academic Advisors work with all students so that they understand the curriculum and reinforce practice of the eight abilities. Advisors are available to see students by individual appointment, through group-advising sessions and by phone or e-mail contact. In addition to individual student advising, the staff also:

  • registers new undergraduate, certificate and major equivalency students
  • advises continuing students in both the Weekday and Weekend College programs
  • coordinates the Peer Advising and Student-On-Leave Program
  • produces and reviews graduation audits
  • registers students who are returning from an Official Withdrawal
  • refers students to other college resources

For New Students

For Students Returning From Leave

For Students Returning From an Official Withdrawal

For Continuing Students

Office Hours/Contact Information

For New Students

Academic Advising works in conjunction with the Office of Admissions to register incoming students. Once a new student is accepted to the college and has returned her gold registration forms to the Admissions Office, Academic Advising will begin the process of registering the new student. Once this is completed, a Registration Packet is mailed to the new student.

New students have an opportunity to meet their Advisor at Orientation-Passport to Success, Beginning Class Schedule, or by scheduling an appointment at anytime prior to the beginning of the semester. New students are encouraged to contact their advisor prior to the start of the semester with any questions they may have.

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For Students Returning From Leave

If you are currently on leave from Alverno and are planning on returning, you may contact your advisor directly to set up an appointment. Prior to your appointment, log onto IOL to access your advising tools and to update your student information. In IOL, also verity if you have any holds or restrictions on your account.

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For Students Returning From an Official Withdrawal

Students who wish to return after taking an official withdrawal should complete the Readmit Information Sheet and a Readmit Registration Preferences Sheet.

Readmit Information Sheet

Readmit Registration Preferences Sheet

Mail the completed forms to:
Academic Advising
Alverno College
3400 S.43rd St.
P.O. Box 343922
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922

You may also request this information be sent directly to you by calling or e-mailing the Academic Advising Office. Once Advising receives this information, your registration will be processed and mailed to you. You may also schedule an in-person appointment with an advisor to discuss any questions you have about returning.

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For Continuing Students:

The Academic Advising office provides continuing students with the following information:

  • change of major paperwork
  • student Hiatus/Official Withdrawal paperwork
  • permit forms

Your advisor can help you review

  • your academic evaluation (the requirements for your program)
  • an academic evaluation for a program you are considering
  • your student validation report

Use IOL to access the above advising tools.

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Ten Reasons to Meet With Your Advisor:

  1. to review your sequence of courses and academic program
  2. to plan for the upcoming semester
  3. to discuss schedule changes (i.e., add or drop courses)
  4. to clarify, review and track your progress in the Alverno abilities
  5. to discuss academic difficulty and/or personal hardships you’re experiencing
  6. to gather information about possible majors or supports and to discuss career goals
  7. to declare or change your major or support area(s)
  8. to discuss graduation requirements and plan for the future
  9. to ask questions when you are not sure where to go for specific services/resources
  10. to talk with a supportive listener and/or receive assistance in problem solving

Special Spring 2011 Office Hours:

January 17 - 21 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
January 22 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
January 23 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Jamuary 24 - 28 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
February 5 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Regular Advising Office Hours: *

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Weekend College Weekends: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

*Note: Select evening hours by appointment. Call for dates by advisor.

Contact the Advising Office by phone at (414) 382-6029, 800-933-3401 or e-mail professional-advising@alverno.edu

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Staff e-mail addresses: