Academic Advising

I’m a New Student / I have an Advising Hold

Check your status. Advising is the final step in your enrollment process. When it is time for you to meet with an Advisor, you will receive email and text instructions. Just follow those instructions and we will guide you through the process! If you are unsure about your status or your next step, contact us.

I’m a Current FSW Student

Drop-in advising is available in-person and remote. Friday availability is limited, please confirm by phone or chat. Check detailed instructions for your program below:

Associate in Arts (AA) / General Studies / Non-Degree:

• Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• In-Person: Visit the Office of Academic Advising at your preferred FSW location
• Remote: Click here to join the queue for a remote meeting during business hours

School of Business and Technology:

• Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• In-person: Visit the School of Business and Technology at the Lee Campus, K Building, second floor
• Remote: Email your Advisor through your FSW portal for instructions

School of Education: 

• Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• In-person: Visit the School of Education at the Lee Campus, U Building, room U-214H
• Remote: Email david.koehler@fsw.edu for instructions

School of Nursing Students Already Admitted to ASN/BSN Programs:

• Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• In-Person: Visit the Nursing Department at your campus
• Remote: Email nursing@fsw.edu for instructions to schedule

School of Allied Health:

Schedule a Zoom/Phone appointment with your Advisor or stop by their office, for drop-in advising (no appointment needed) 

• Alexis Augustenborg: Social and Human Services, Cardiovascular, Dental, EMS/Fire, Radiologic, Respiratory

  • Drop-in: Lee Campus A-111, Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Remote and Appointments (Limited Availability): View Advisor Availability

• Sarah Hamula: HIT, AMA, PTA, BS- Cardiopulmonary

  • In-Person: Charlotte Campus E-119, Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Remote and Appointments (Limited Availability): View Advisor Availability

Digital Arts and Music Production:

Drop in advising is not available for these programs. Please schedule an appointment for an in-person, remote, or phone meeting with your Advisor.

• New Students: Click here to schedule
• Continuing Students: Click here to schedule

Other Students: 

• Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm • In-Person: Visit the Office of Academic Advising at your preferred FSW location • Remote: Click here to join the queue for a remote meeting during business hours.

Ask a quick question by Phone, Live Chat, or Email

We are available by phone, chat, and email during operating hours, and our virtual assistant is available 24/7. Please note that our standard email response time is 2 business days.

New Students: Having trouble making an appointment?

Make sure you've completed your enrollment steps!

First Time in College Students*: Your first step is to attend a mandatory Advising Workshop. Check your email for instructions or click here.

Transfer and Readmit Students: Complete your other enrollment steps before meeting with an advisor. Click here to check your status.

*Includes incoming freshmen and graduating high school seniors with dual enrollment credits from FSW.