Student Academic Advising Center

Advising for Students in Transition


Students in transition are those who:
  • Wish to explore other major/minor options;
  • Have been denied admission into selective programs;
  • Have been unsuccessful in completing prerequisites for a specific major program;
  • No longer meet the minimum standards for their chosen major; or
  • Hold advanced credit hours, but are not making progress toward a degree in their present major.

    As a student in transition between majors you will need to obtain academic advising services until the time you are assigned a faculty advisor in a new department. You may need assistance in deciding on a new major. The Student Academic Advising Center (SAAC) and the Career Services Office can provide such services.

The Student Academic Advising Center (SAAC) can help you by:
  • Acting as your homebase for needed academic advising while your are in transition;
  • Reviewing your past academic decisions;
  • Helping you with a realistic self-appraisal;
  • Providing you with information and resources on other academic majors;
  • Determining how your completed coursework might be incorporated into other majors; and
  • Assisting you in developing a credit to degree plan.

    • If you feel that our office could be of assistance to you please call in advance to set up an appointment with an adviser, (715) 346-3361. Our office hours are 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

The Career Services Office can help you by providing:
  • Career counseling;
  • Guidance in utilizing the computerized Wisconsin Career Information System;
  • Career assessment instruments;
  • Follow-up study of recent UWSP graduates tracking their employment; and
  • Access to extensive Career Resources Library.

    • You can stop by the Career Services Office, which is located in room 134 of Old Main, or you can call and set an appointment to meet with an advisor, (715) 346-3226.