Mary Gearing Hall

Welcome! 

The Human Ecology Advising Center is available and happy to assist you as we provide both virtual and in-person options.

Virtual office hours are currently pending update for summer hours, and details will be posted by the end of the week. For now, email your advisor directly or headvising@austin.utexas.edu for assistance!

Unsure who your academic advisor is?  Check here!  If you do not see an advisor listed, email us at headvising@austin.utexas.edu for assistance (include EID).

Answers to common questions available on these pages (also see lefthand menu):

• Registration: summer registration deadlines, add/drop timeline, prepping for registration
  
  
• Forms: Q drop, pass/fail, withdrawal request link; over maximum hours request form and procedures (to request over 17 hrs in fall, or 14 hrs in summer); time conflict override requests
  
  
• Degree Plans: sample degree plans & links to other degree planning resources 
  
  
• Departmental (Major) Information: SoHE class updates (ex. prerequisites changes, class cancellations & time changes, common registration issues; course details, etc.)
  
  
• FAQs: Including, how do I send a transcript from another school to UT? read this!
  
  

For CNS Non-Academic support resources, see the CNS website here.

For CNS Career Services, see their website here.

ACADEMIC ADVISING AVAILABILITy

• Mid-March through mid-April: Appointments may be shortened to 15-minutes for summer and fall 2023 registration questions only (registration occurs April 3rd - 14th).  Long-range planning may require a follow-up appointment after registration is over. 
  
  

How to reach us:

• Virtual Office Hours: Virtual office hours are currently pending update for summer hours, and details will be posted by the end of the week. For now, email your advisor directly or headvising@austin.utexas.edu for assistance!
  
  
• Email: 
  • The best way to connect with your advisor right now is by email.  See below for contact information, and always include your EID!
    • Unsure who your academic advisor is?  Check here!  If you do not see an advisor listed, email us at headvising@austin.utexas.edu for assistance (include EID).
  • For special program like TIP, WINS, Polymathic Scholars, or Health Science Scholars - your advisor is located in a different office.  You can still reference our website for general information!  See your emails for information from your academic advisor.  Email headvising@austin.utexas.edu if you are unsure.
  • Be on the lookout for emails from "Human Ecology Advising" related to deadlines & advising updates. Even better, filter & save these emails for reference!
    
    
• Non-Human Ecology students: If you are not a Human Ecology student but have a question related to HE courses (NTR, PBH, HDF, TXA), please email headvising@austin.utexas.edu. 

If you do not know who your advisor is or how to make an appointment with them, please email headvising@austin.utexas.edu. Include your EID. 

Please check UT’s COVID-19 Updates and Guidance page to stay informed. Read through the University Health Services Coronavirus page to read up on what to look out for and how to stay safe.

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The School of Human Ecology has a staff of four professional advisors to help you choose the best path to earning your degree. In your time at the University, our goal is to help you identify and pursue both life and academic experiences and skills that will help support your future career and post-graduate life.

OUR MISSION

The School of Human Ecology Advising Center provides a sensitive and welcoming environment for students. We are committed to:

• Providing a clear understanding of academic requirements and policies
• Supporting students in achieving academic and developmental goals
• Encouraging the use of University resources and services
• Educating students on degree requirements and course availability
• Assisting with 4-year graduation rates

HOW CAN THE ADVISING OFFICE HELP ME?

Academic advisors assist current HE majors with:

• Identifying academic goals and opportunities for life experiences
• Choice of majors and concentrations
• Non-academic issues
• Course selection
• Referrals to a variety of campus resources
• Course registration and planning for graduation

CONTACT US

You must leave your FULL NAME and UT EID in any communication with our office in order for us to get back to you.

Location: Mary E. Gearing Hall, GEA 37. Please note: we are currently operating both remotely and in-person depending on the day.  See your advisor's scheduling link for availability or email us with any questions.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm CST

During the first weeks of school, the Advising Center staff is available primarily by email and virtual appointments.  Check for emails from your advisor about their availability and how to schedule an appointment.  Please email headvising@austin.utexas.edu if you are unsure who your advisor is. If you are located in another time zone and the above hours do not work for you to schedule an appointment, please let us know and we will accomodate you and help get an alternate time set up. 

E-mail:

• • Angela Patterson, Coordinator of Academic Advising

  • Jill Lawler, Academic Advisor

  • Kathleen Krysher, Academic Advisor

  • Briana Denham, Academic Advisor

• Dr. Ladia Hernandez, SoHE Honors Coordinator

The School of Human Ecology has a staff of four professional advisors to help you choose the best path to earning your degree. In your time at the University, our goal is to help you identify and pursue both life and academic experiences and skills that will help support your future career and post-graduate life.