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Fall 2026 Advising Day

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Advising Day is a university-wide opportunity to intentionally pause and prioritize meaningful advising conversations. The goal is simple: ensure students are informed, supported, and confident as they prepare for registration and plan upcoming semesters.

Advising will continue before and after October 14. This day simply creates focused time across the university to connect students with advisors and campus resources.

Advising Day is a shared commitment to student success. Take the time to connect, clarify, and plan forward.

What To Do

Students

  1. Schedule or confirm your advising appointment.
  2. Review Degree Works.
  3. Prepare questions about courses, internships, career goals, or graduation requirements.
  4. Check for and address any advising holds before registration.
  5. Participate in campus engagement activities after meeting with your advisor.

Helpful Links

Advising Guide (Students)

Resolving Registration Holds

Quick Reference Contact Guide

How to Find Your Advisor

Registration Ready Event Details

Faculty & Advisors

 Before Advising Day: Reach out to students to schedule advising conversations ahead of October 14.

  1. Review Degree Works and discuss academic progress, goals, and career opportunities.
  2. Review holds and use the Contact Blitz Directory to connect students with support.
  3. Confirm the registration timeline and next steps.
  4. Document the conversation in Degree Works and lift the advising hold before registration begins.
  5. Consider alternative assignments to support participation in Advising Day, as appropriate

Advisor Resources

Quick Reference Contact Guide

Resolving Registration Holds

Course Substitutions

Advising Day Checklist

Advising Day Notecard

Campus Engagement Activities

Advising Day Programming Board Activities

October 14, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Join your campus Programming Board during Advising Day for interactive activities, giveaways, and opportunities to connect while you meet with your advisor.

Campus Location Description
California
Student Activities Board
Gold Rush Dining Hall Activity: SAB will host pumpkin painting and a photobooth for students outside Gold Rush Dining Hall.
Clarion
University Activities Board (UAB)
Suites on Main South Activity: 7 - 9 p.m.
Pumpkin painting, snacks, and an open mic in the SoMS arcade.
Edinboro
University Programming Board (UPB)
Frank G. Pogue Student Center Activity: Halloween craft event during Common Hour in the Celtic Court food area.