Advising Resources

Lower Division Advising

The B&E Undergraduate Resource Center helps students design their programs and reach their goals. Students are responsible for their education, but advisors can help.  We have professional advisors on staff that can assist you with:

• iinformation about University and College policies, procedures, and resources
• evaluating your major and planning curriculum
• identifying and solving problems
• providing information about business careers
• addressing problems associated with academic difficulty

To set up an appointment, you can drop by Gatton 235, e-mail us at GattonURC@email.uky.edu or call us at 859.257.4627.

Upper Division Advising

Upper division Gatton students may also meet with a faculty advisor to help them select coursework to achieve their goals.  Find a faculty advisor depending upon your major:

Apex

Students may also use Apex, an online degree audit system to assist with planning coursework and degree completion at http://www.uky.edu/apex to

• View your current degree plan…find out where you stand in obtaining your degree
• View “what if” scenarios when planning upcoming course selections
• See lists and descriptions of courses that complete degree requirements
• Map out your plan for degree completion

If you find errors in Apex, please complete an Apex Correction Request Form and return it to Gatton Room 235.

To get the most from your advisor

• Make appointments so your adviser has sufficient time for you
• Write down your questions
• Share your goals, report academic problems, talk about your successes
• Be assertive, ask questions
• Keep a record of your academic progress
• Read the rules and requirements that affect you in the University Bulletin