We're here to help!
The Bucks advising team is here to help you navigate your academic journey. Be it course selections, connecting to the right College resources, or transfer-related questions, your advisor has you covered.
Fall advising
Appointments related to the Fall Semester will begin on Monday, March 24. Registration for Fall 2025 courses begins on Monday, March 31.
March Modular
Drop-in advising*
Register for the March Modular during our virtual drop-in day — no appointment necessary!
Wait! Before you drop-in, review the steps you need to complete before meeting with an advisor.
- Friday, March 21: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join Virtual Waiting Room
Add/drop assistance*
Need to make adjustments to your March Modular schedule? Meet with an academic advisor on a virtual drop-in basis—no appointment necessary!
- Monday, March 24: 1 - 5 p.m.
Join Virtual Waiting Room
*All sessions will be held via Zoom. Please note that there may be an extended wait during this time. You must check-in at least 30 minutes before the end time to be accepted for drop-in advising.
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New Student
If this is your first-time taking classes at Bucks, you are considered a new student.
In order to register for courses you must meet with an academic advisor. Before you schedule an appointment, review the Advising Checklist to ensure you're ready to be seen.
We highly recommend that you consider your payment options and watch the Prep for Success video.
Appointments
To make an advising appointment, select an advisor within your academic area of interest. If your program is listed under Program Exceptions, please reach out to the program contact listed.
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Current Student
If you have taken a class at Bucks in the last year, you are a current student!
Appointments
The registration period to meet with your assigned advisor is from March 24 to May 9. Your advisor may not be available outside of the formal period. We encourage you to meet with one of our professional advisors based on your major to plan and register for courses.
To make an advising appointment, select an advisor within your academic area of interest. If your program is listed under Program Exceptions, please reach out to the program contact listed.
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Returning Student
If you are returning to Bucks after more than a year hiatus, you are a returning student. First, reactivate your account. Please allow up to 2 business days for processing. Once this step is complete, you can schedule an advising appointment. Before your appointment, we highly recommend that you consider your payment options.
Appointments
To make an advising appointment, select an advisor within your academic area of interest. If your program is listed under Program Exceptions, please reach out to the program contact listed.
Make an Appointment
Guest Student
Guest students do not need to meet with an advisor, though are welcome to speak with a team member. For registration assistance, contact the Registrar’s Office at 215 968-8100 or email registrar@bucks.edu.
Am I a guest student?
High School Dual Enrollment / Enrichment Student
Current High School students who wish to take college courses while still in high school do not need to meet with an academic advisor. Instead, you will work with Academic Partnerships to plan and register for coursework.
To learn more about high school programs, visit High School Dual Enrollment and High School Enrichment or call 215-497-8751.
What do I need before seeing an advisor?
To be seen by an academic advisor, you must first:
Also, please check that your program qualifies to be seen by an academic advisor. Some programs are assigned a special advisor and are not eligible. Review program exceptions.
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Program Exceptions
The following majors and certificates are assigned to a special advisor and are not eligible for drop-in advising. Please contact the program representative for advising assistance.
- Non-Credit Courses – Email coned@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8409.
- AESL Credit Courses – Email the AESL Coordinator at aeslcoordinator@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8018.
- ESL Non-Credit Courses – Email ESL@bucks.edu or call 215-504-8581.
- Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts & Hospitality Management – Contact Chef John Angeline at john.angeline@bucks.edu or call 215-504-8541.
- Fire Science – Contact Rob Freese at earl.freese@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8190.
- Paralegal/Legal Studies & Technical Entrepreneurship – Contact Prof. Heather Costello at heather.costello@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8283. You may also attend an information session to learn more about the paralegal/legal studies program.
- Specific Arts & Communication Majors- Cinema Video Production, Fine Arts, Fine Woodworking, Graphic Design, Music, Multimedia & Digital Arts, and Photography students contact arts.comm@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8425.
- Outside of the Faculty Advising period (March 24-May 9), the Advising Center will see new Art/Art History, Theater, and Communication Studies majors. Current students, and all other areas, please contact the School of Arts & Communication at arts.comm@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8425.
When can I meet with an advisor?
Meeting with an academic advisor is one of the final steps to registering at Bucks. Before you make an appointment, you must:
- Have access to your Bucks Student Account.
- Complete all placement tests and/or receive a waiver.
We strongly encourage all students to complete the FAFSA. Payment is due at the time of registration. Payment plans are available.
If you would like a parent/guardian to join your session, please first add them as a proxy.
Can I change my advisor?
If you wish to be seen by a different academic advisor than your currently assigned advisor, you may submit an Advisor Change Request for review.
Are there courses with zero textbook costs (ZTC)?
Yes, we have over 140 classes that utilize free alternative resources to costly textbooks. You can review those zero textbook costs (ZTC) courses at any time for future semester course planning!
Office of Academic Advising
Locations
Newtown Campus
Rollins Center - Advising Center, 60
In-person hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Virtual evening appointments available.
Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks, Bristol
Room 145
Upper Bucks Campus, Perkasie
North Building
