Roy and Christine Sturgis
Academic Advising Center
Arkansas Tech University is committed to providing its students with the best advising experiences possible. The Sturgis Academic Advising Center, located within the Center for Academic Advising and Career Development, is staffed by professional advisors dedicated to guiding Tech's undergraduate students on the pathway to the successful completion of a college degree.
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How to find your advisor on OneTech
You can also contact your advisor directly. If you aren't sure who your advisor is,
please check OneTech. If an advisor has been assigned to you, the advisor will be listed on the "Advisor
Information" card in OneTech. If an advisor is not listed, contact the Advising Center.
Contact info for AAC Advisors is also available here.
Students who should Contact the AAC
- New students seeking general information about Tech
- Any student who wants to know more about a particular major
- Students who are having difficulty with a class or want to discuss how classes are progressing
- Anyone who needs information about university policies or deadlines
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Summer, fall, winter 2023
Registration is open two times a year. Registration for summer, fall, and winter intersession terms opens in March for current students, and registration for spring term opens in October for current students. More information on Registration can be found here.
Current ATU Students
Students must consult with their advisor before registering for classes. Students assigned to a faculty advisor will need to contact their faculty advisor.
New Transfer and New Returners
You must be admitted to Arkansas Tech University before you can sign up for an appointment. If you have questions about your admissions status, check your OneTech account or contact Admissions at (479) 968-0343. If you need help activating your OneTech, visit webapps.atu.edu/ams/.
New Transfer and New Returning students with fewer than 60 earned credit hours may call the Sturgis Academic Advising Center to schedule an appointment. Students with more than 60 earned hours should contact their respective academic department to schedule an advising/registration appointment.
Incoming Freshmen
All of our group sessions have passed. Below is information on how to schedule an individual advising appointment:
- Individual Appointment (One-on-One Advising)
A one-hour individual appointment with one of our professional academic and career advisors. You will receive your fall 2023 class schedule at your appointment. After your appointment, you can tour campus at your own pace and take care of any necessary to-do list items. Appointments are in person and start in May. Available times and days vary.
*All individual appointments take place in-person on the Russellville campus of ATU. If you cannot attend, please contact the Academic Advising Center within the Center for Academic Advising and Career Development at (479) 964-0843 for your registration options.
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How To Sign Up Through OneTech
- Click "Book My Appointment Now" above
- Log in with your OneTech ID and password
- Complete the Pre-Advising Questionnaire (PAQ) to help us better get to know you.
- Finally, select your appointment day and time. (We strongly suggest double-checking your calendar for end-of-senior-year conflicts like final exams and award ceremonies before you sign up).
A confirmation email will be sent to your ATU email address after signing up. Continue checking your email at mail.atu.edu for important event updates. If you have questions during the process, please contact the Sturgis Academic Advising Center at (479) 964-0843 or email techadvise@atu.edu.
You must be admitted* to Arkansas Tech University before you can sign up for an appointment. If you have questions about your admissions status, check your OneTech account or contact Admissions at (479) 968-0343. If you need help activating your OneTech, visit webapps.atu.edu/ams/.
*Test Scores: Although test scores are not required for admission to ATU, state law requires all incoming freshmen to have test scores on file before registering for classes. If you do not have ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER test scores on file at the time of your scheduled appointment, your appointment will be rescheduled. If you have not done so, send test scores to ATU Admissions at admissions@atu.edu. If you need to schedule an ACCUPLACER exam, contact ATU Testing Services at (479) 968-0308 or click here for more info.
DEGREE MAPS
Degree maps are term-by-term sample course schedules based on the Undergraduate Catalog. Milestones, listed to the right of each term, are designed to keep students on track
to graduate in four years.
Students should use the sample schedules as a general guide to aid them in building a full schedule each term. To see additional information such as course descriptions and prerequisites, visit the Undergraduate Catalog.
CONTACT THE ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
Roy and Christine Sturgis Academic Advising Center
Center for Academic Advising and Career Development
Rothwell Hall, Suite 107
106 West O Street
Russellville AR 72801
Phone: (479) 964-0843
Fax: (479) 890-8091
adviseme@atu.edu
