Academic and Career Advising Center

Lisa Michalec, Director
Room 320 Albertson Hall (ALB)
Phone: 715-346-4005
Email: lmichale@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/acac

Undecided/Undeclared

If you have not yet declared a major, or are in one of the situations below, go to the Academic and Career Advising Center (ACAC), Room 320 Albertson Hall (ALB) to be assigned an adviser. ACAC advisers can help you in:

developing your educational plans
making informed decisions in selecting a major
clarifying the relationship between educational plans and career goals
understanding the purpose and value of general education as part of the college experience
locating university requirements, policies, and procedures
selecting courses which fulfill General Education Program requirements and match your interests and possible majors
using and understanding the Degree Progress Report to the fullest extent
taking responsibility in the advising and decision-making processes

ACAC advisers also assist you in examining major alternatives if you:

are questioning your choice of major and need help in exploring your options
have not yet gained entrance into or are dropped from your preferred major (due to, for example: audition, not meeting GPA requirement, portfolio review, etc.)
are listed as “in transition” in your MyPoint

Associate Degree (AD)

The Associate Degree (A.D.) is a liberal arts foundational degree for many college majors and is confirmation of an important accomplishment on the path to a bachelor’s degree. Students pursuing an Associate’s Degree work with advisers in the Academic and Career Advising Center (ACAC), Room 320 Albertson Hall (ALB).