About Us
The Academic Advisors at The Capstone Center for Student Success (CCSS) collaborate with faculty, instructors, and staff to assist students in various ways. They help evaluate and select academic courses based on students' majors or career interests, identify academic, career and personal goals, and connect students with programs, services and resources for social, academic, or personal support. They also facilitate smooth transitions to appropriate colleges or academic programs. While primarily serving students in the Crimson EDGE and Exploring 4 Success programs, they also guide incoming undecided transfer students.
CCSS students considering a major change; transferring to a different institution; transferring in credit from a different institution other than UA; and exploring study abroad opportunities should consult with their academic advisor.
Students are assigned an academic advisor based on their program and major. Advising is limited to current Capstone Center students which are Crimson EDGE and Exploring 4 Success Students.
Crimson EDGE and Exploring 4 Success students can make appointments by clicking the button below to contact the Capstone Center for Student Success via email or by using the appointment link in their advisor’s email signature line.
If you are not a Capstone Center student, please be sure to check with your college about advising for the upcoming semester.
Advising by College
Academic Advising at The University of Alabama occurs in each of the University’s colleges and schools.
| School | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts & Sciences | 200 Clark Hall | student.services@as.ua.edu |
| Culverhouse College of Business | 10 Bidgood Hall | businessatbama@cba.ua.edu |
| College of Communication & Information Sciences | 190 Reese Phifer Hall | tischstudentserv@ua.edu |
| College of Education | 104 Carmichael Hall | eduadvisor@bamaed.ua.edu |
| College of Engineering | 2087 H. M. Comer | coe-advising@ua.edu |
| College of Human Environmental Sciences | 206 Doster Hall | hesstudents@ches.ua.edu |
| Capstone College of Nursing | Capstone College of Nursing building | nursing@bama.ua.edu |
| Capstone College of Nursing (Graduate Programs) | Capstone College of Nursing building | vsamuel@ua.edu |
| School of Social Work | See your academic advisor as listed on DegreeWorks | msella@sw.ua.edu |
| Graduate School | See your academic advisor or go to your academic department’s main office. | gradschool@ua.edu |
| School of Law | 260 Law Center (Law School Office of Academic Affairs) | glee@law.ua.edu |
Advising FAQs
Where is the Capstone Center for Student Success located?
The Capstone Center for Student Success is located on the third floor of Russell Hall, which is at the corner of University Boulevard and Hackberry Lane
When can I meet with an academic advisor?
Academic Advisors at The Capstone Center for Student Success are usually assisting students from 8:00 am to 4: 45 P.M. Monday – Friday. Advisors schedules may change during drop/add or course registration periods in the fall and spring semesters
Are appointments required for students to meet with an advisor?
Crimson EDGE and Exploring 4 Success Students are required to meet with their advisor.
Students who are not or no longer Crimson EDGE or Exploring 4 Success should consult the advising office in the college of their major. All students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor. This is particularly important during time periods when the advisors are likely to see a greater volume of students traffic (add/drop period, registration, and finals). Students are welcome to walk in at any time during operating hours and one of the staff members will gladly try to accommodate the request.
How do I make an appointment to meet with my advisor at the Capstone Center for Student Success?
Students can make appointments by contacting the Capstone Center for Student Success by contacting us by phone (205) 348-7011; or by email at success@ua.edu. All other students should consult with the advising office in their college of enrollment for fall information.
Why do I have a registration hold?
Advisors at the Capstone Center for Student Success give extra special attention to students and their schedules. It is important to know that a hold will be placed on your registration and will only be lifted after you have met with your assigned advisor. This hold ensures that students get one-on-one access to their advisor to discuss coursework and scheduling.
When do I register for classes?
First year students will complete course registration for the fall during their Bama Bound orientation session. (Bama Bound Orientation sessions occur throughout the summer) Spring registration is completed during the fall semester after a student has discussed coursework and scheduling with their advisor.
I have taken courses at another institution will they count towards the requirements for my degree?
The University of Alabama accepts transfer work from post-secondary institutions that are fully accredited by regional accrediting agencies. Incoming transfer coursework will be evaluated against the current University of Alabama catalog at the time the transcript is received. A University of Alabama equivalent course, discipline-specific elective, or general elective will be assigned based on comparability of the course content. To find out more about transferring credit hours visit the University Registrars’ website: University Registrar Transfer Credit
