ADVISING

Students considering a major or minor in Business Administration and/or Accounting should review the following publications.  

• UW-Green Bay Undergraduate Catalog
• Student Handbook (Dean of Students Office)
• Schedule of Classes

The Academic Plan for Business Administration and Accounting Majors

All UW-Green Bay students are expected to file a plan for the major by the time 62 credits are earned and/or in progress.  The plan is created by submitting the form, “Official Declaration of Degree Plan/Advisor” to the Registrar’s Office.  This form is used to declare, change or delete majors/minors, as well as to designate an official faculty advisor.  It will create an advisement report, a personalized list of all course required for the degree including General Education courses and courses required for the major and minor.  Your advisement report (commonly referred to as an academic plan) is available through the Student Information System, available at http://ww.uwgb.edu/sis/ . Each semester the computer updates your plan, providing you with up to date and accurate information.  You may view the updated information on the computer or obtain a printout of your plan at a minimal cost through the Computer Center.  The advantages of having your plan on file are obvious.  The guesswork will be taken out of your schedule planning and there is greater likelihood of completing requirements in a more timely fashion. 

 In order to file the “Official Declaration of Degree Plan/Advisor” form you must have satisfied the admission criteria for the major, i.e.:  36 earned credits with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average.  Refer to the information on admission criteria found on page 7 of this handbook (Entrance Requirements).  We encourage you to file your plan as soon as you have earned at least 36 credits and you have been admitted to either Business Administration or Accounting, with a classification of either BUA or ACTG.  There is no need to wait until you have 62 credits.  To begin the process, pick up the form from the Registrar’s Office or the Academic Advising Office. 

 Your second step is to arrange an appointment with your faculty advisor from Business Administration or Accounting.  Call the Professional Programs in Business office at 465-2051 to find out who your faculty advisor will be.  Each academic year an advising schedule is available indicating each area of emphasis within Business Administration and Accounting and the appropriate advisor to contact.  You will be given the faculty advisor’s direct telephone number and office hours so that an appointment can be made.  IT IS BEST TO CALL IN ADVANCE FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

 The third step requires you to select a minor and meet with the faculty advisor in that area.  If you are unsure of your intended minor, discuss it with your faculty advisor from Business Administration or Accounting.  A list of advisors for all areas of study, office locations and phone numbers is available in the current Schedule of Classes.  Please note that all Business Administration majors are required to complete a minor outside of Business Administration.  Accounting majors will automatically complete a Business Administration minor through their required Accounting course work.

Your last step is to submit the form to the Registrar’s Office.  Shortly thereafter you will have access to your academic plan through the Student Information System.

 Note to Transfer Students

 All students must satisfy degree residency requirements including minimum credit residency requirements for the major and minor.  Consult with your advisor and/or refer to your SIS advisement report to ensure completion of the residency requirements if you are intending to use transfer courses to satisfy any Business Administration or Accounting major or minor requirements.

ADVISING SCHEDULE

 These schedules are for new advisees.  Students who have already met with an advisor to complete an academic plan should stay with that advisor.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Business Administration, Wood Hall 460
UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
Phone; 920-465-2051 Email: anklamk@uwgb.edu