Advising

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to Covid-19 , the advising office will be working remotely. All emails will be answered during normal business hours, 8am-5pm 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
For office hours please see below.
To maximize your time, please have a list of questions prepared.

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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 Spring 2021

January 6^th Graduation Application Opens, for more information click here
January 7^th thru February 15^th Major change application opens
January 19^th 1^st day of Classes
April 1^st-April 16^th Pre-Registration for Fall 2021
April 15^th Q Drop Deadline

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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.