The Office of Academic Support and Advising

This office provides the following services to undergraduate students: advising for undeclared students and assistance in their transition to selecting an academic major; academic support for individuals experiencing academic difficulties and administration of the Fresh Start Programs for freshman and returning students. Full-time and peer advising staff also provide students, faculty and staff with information regarding Liberal Arts Core requirements, academic policies and procedures, and referral assistance.

The Office of Academic Support and Advising also assists new students and their family members with their transition to the University of Northern Colorado. All new freshmen and their family members attend a two-day New Student Orientation held during the summer. During the New Student Orientation program, new students are advised and register for Fall Semester classes. Transfer students can choose to attend a one-day orientation program held in June and July. For more information, explore the New Student Orientation UNC website, www.unco.edu/orientation or call (970) 351-1391.

In addition to advising and new student orientation, the Office of Academic Support and Advising coordinates the Tutoring Center and Supplemental Instruction programs. These academic assistance services are designed to facilitate academic success at the college level. Nationally certified tutors provide free individual and group tutoring sessions in approximately 130 different courses encompassed by the major subject areas.

The Office of Academic Support and Advising also coordinates several Academic Learning Communities for entering students. These programs are designed to help new students with their transition into the university community by connecting them with faculty, peers, academic areas, and/or pre-professional fields. Most Learning Communities involve cohorts of students in Liberal Arts Core coursework, First Year Experience seminars (FYE 108), and the preparation of four-year graduation plans.

Included within the Office for Academic Support and Advising is Student Support Services at the Center for Human Enrichment. The Student Support Services program is a federally sponsored TRIO program. Student Support Services provides supplemental advising and instruction to program participants throughout their undergraduate academic career. Program eligibility is determined by federally mandated guidelines. For further information please access the website at http://www.unco.edu/che.