Academic Advising

On this page:

• Undergraduate Academic Advising
• Graduate Academic Advising
• Advising Resources
• How to Schedule an Academic Advising Appointment
• Advising Staff
• Best Practices for Students

Whether you’re an incoming first-year student, a senior about to graduate with your college degree, or a new transfer student, your Wright State University academic advisor will help you define and achieve your academic goals. Academic advisors will:

• Assist with exploring majors
• Explain degree requirements and planning
• Direct you to university resources

Centralized advising at Wright State helps you move smoothly into a degree program that fits your interests while pairing you with advisors who understand your potential career path and help you stay on track for graduation.
 

Undergraduate Academic Advising

Academic advisors are here to help you with major exploration, degree requirements, and university resources.

100 Rike Hall
(937) 775-2437
Email: rscob-advisors@wright.edu
 

Graduate Academic Advising

Academic advising for graduate programs within the Raj Soin College of Business takes place in the Academic Departments. The only exception is MBA. Students in the MBA program are advised by a member of the Advising Staff.

Advising Resources

• How to Register for Classes
• How to Use the Waitlist (PDF)
• Academic Planning Grid
• GPA Calculator
• How to run a degree audit

How to Schedule an Academic Advising Appointment

Current students should schedule using the Academic Advising Appointments website.

During peak advising times (i.e., registration for classes, graduation, etc.), appointment times will fill quickly. Please plan ahead and schedule your appointment well in advance.

Advising Staff

• Dan Dakin—all M.B.A.
• Paul Harding—Accounting, Finance, and Financial Services
• Amanda Horrocks—Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Business Undecided, and associated minors and certificates, and the new Defense Acquisition Certificate 
• Monique Scott, Assistant Director—Business Economics, and Economics B.A.
• Tara West, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, and all associated minors & the Certificate in Business Analytics 

Best Practices for Students

• Visit your academic advisor at least once per term
• Come prepared to academic advising meetings: review your degree audit, have your course selections, questions, and other materials ready for discussion
• Be open and honest about your educational goals
• Ask questions about issues you do not understand
• Follow through on advisor recommendations, suggested resources, and referrals