Advising

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to Covid-19 , the advising office will be working remotely. All email will be answered during normal business hours, 8-5 pm Monday thru Friday. Please give the advisor 24 to 48 hrs to respond to an email.
When sending an email, please include your full name and UIN number
You can email the advisor at hisp-advising@tamu.edu or at zuleika@tamu.edu
Office hours have changed to virtual office hours. Walk-ins have become appointments. Please make all appointments via Navigate (you can access this through your Howdy portal). Contact the advisor with any issues when setting up an appointment, at hisp-advising@tamu.edu.
To maximize your time, please come prepared with a list of questions.

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Spring 2021 Pre-Registration FAQ

I cannot register for SPAN 101

If you took SPAN in high school, you have to take the placement test; you can register for test at marketplace.tamu.edu. Scores can take up to a week to be posted
I register tomorrow and have not taken the test?
once you take the test you can register for an AVAILABLE course during open registration

Why are all 101,102,201,202 restricted to U1/U2

Please check all restrictions there is at least one section open for Juniors/Seniors (U3/U4)
All restrictions will be lifted during open registration, then you can register for an AVAILABLE section
Exceptions to override them will NOT be made

I cannot register for this 300 level or 400 level SPAN course

Did you check the pre-requisites, some are majors only and some have specific course pre-requisite
Majors restriction will be lifted during open-registration

I transferred in SPAN 101,102,201, 202 or some 300 level, but I cannot register for anything
- If the course was not an TAMU equivalent transfer email me your UIN number for an override that will allow you to register for the course as long as there are seats AVAILABLE
The course is full is there a waitlist?
- Here is the waitlist for SOME SPAN courses
The course is not on the waitlist, can I be forced
- NO
- I have professor approval—NO you cannot be forced
- I am graduating and need this course—NO you cannot be forced

SPAN Minor request click here

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines to know for Advising

Summer 2020

June 15 Last Day to Q drop or withdraw from the University from Summer Session I
June 29^th Last Day to register for Summer Session II
July 20^th Last Day to Q drop or withdraw from Summer Session II and 10 week

Fall 2020

August 19^th First Day of Fall classes
November 5^th thru November 18^th Pre-Registration for Spring 2021
November 10^th Last Day to Q drop or withdraw from the University

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Key to every student’s success is their understanding of the requirements of the major and/or minor. Our Undergraduate Advising Office provides a welcoming environment, where our friendly and knowledgeable staff assists students with information about degree requirements, courses, scholarships, degree planner and study abroad opportunities, among other things. Majors are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester prior to pre-registration to ensure that their requirements are being met and they are on track for graduation.

Undergraduate Advising Office Hours

Location: Academic Building RM M107

Walk ins:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

9:30-11:30 am 1:30-4:00pm

For assistance or general advising questions email hisp-advising@tamu.edu.