CVPA Academic Advising

Welcome

The CVPA Advising Center is an integrated hub for advising and mentorship, supporting the college's mission to provide students with a superior liberal arts education. In building a culture of inclusive and holistic advising, the staff inspire and empower students and alumni to develop a comprehensive approach to planning for and achieving success both at UMass Dartmouth and in an increasingly global world by encouraging students to utilize a broad array of advising resources that can help them identify and pursue their academic interests and personal goals, including first-year questions.

CVPA advisors will:

Collaborate with and consult faculty and staff mentors in a manner that helps them serve the current academic planning and future post-graduate needs of students.
Endorse and model an appreciation of different perspectives, backgrounds, and identities as an integral part of a rigorous and inclusive learning environment.
Emphasize and incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and recognition of their whole selves which are core values of the CVPA Advising Center.

Meet our team

College of Visual & Performing Arts Academic Advising Staff

Preparation for Course Registration Guide

CVPA students are required to meet with their academic advisor at least once every semester to discuss their course plan and degree progress. Follow these steps for a productive meeting with your academic advisor.

Step 1: Review COIN

make note of your upcoming enrollment appointment
address any holds or to-do items listed in your account

Step 2: Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor

Step 3: Prepare for the meeting with your academic advisor(s)

access your curriculum guide
- indicate which courses you have completed/currently completing (use your advisement report in COIN for assistance with university studies requirements)
- indicate the courses you plan to enroll in for the upcoming semester - you should also add them to your shopping cart* in COIN (see COIN videos for assistance)

Step 4: Attend the meeting

come with questions and be prepared to talk
if you need to reschedule, notify your academic advisor as soon as possible

Step 5: Follow through after the meeting

confirm your advising hold has been removed
double check the courses in your shopping cart
finish enrolling on your enrollment date (eligible to begin enrolling at 7:30a on this date)
confirm your enrollment is complete by viewing the upcoming semester's schedule in your COIN Student Services Center
address any error messages or concerns with your academic advisor

*REMINDER - placing classes in your shopping cart does not hold you a seat in the course. You must finish enrolling on (or after) your enrollment date.

Policies and Forms

University policies:

Student forms are available at the Registrar's site, such as:

Academic records FERPA waiver
Change of major/dual major
Course overload form
Directed study (day school)
Independent study (day school)
Prior approval form (to take a course at another university or college). For a list of pre-approved courses, check the Transfer Dictionary.

Visit: Registrar Forms