- January 17: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- January 21: Noon-6:30 p.m.
Walk-in advising is located in Linksz Pavilion.
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.
Walk-in advising
Spring Registration
Meet with an academic advisor on a walk-in basis—no appointment necessary! Simply stop by during walk-in advising hours and let us know how we can help. Sessions will be held at all three campuses and online via Zoom. Enrollment services such as financial aid and admissions will also be available to answer questions. Please note that there may be an extended wait during this time. Arrive/join at least 30 minutes before the event end time.
Wait! Before you walk-in, review the steps you need to complete to meet with an advisor and program exceptions.
Newtown Campus Schedule
Virtual drop-in schedule
- January 21: Noon-6:30 p.m.
Lower Bucks Campus schedule
- January 21: Noon-6:30 p.m.
Walk-in advising is located in the Main Building.
Upper Bucks Campus schedule
- January 21: Noon-6:30 p.m.
Walk-in advising is located in the North Building.
Limited appointments available
Limited online appointments may be available during the January walk-in advising period. Traditional appointments will resume January 29 following the schedule adjustment period.
Schedule adjustment walk-in advising
Spring add/drop assistance
Need to make adjustments to your class schedule? From January 22 to January 28, meet with an academic advisor on a drop-in basis—no appointment necessary! Please note that there may be an extended wait during this time. You must check-in at least 30 minutes before the published end time to be accepted for drop-in advising.
Open to current students.
| Date | Newtown* Hours | Bristol* Hours | Perkasie* Hours | Virtual* Hours | Virtual Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Join Virtual Waiting Room |
| January 23 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Join Virtual Waiting Room |
| January 24 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | N/A | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Join Virtual Waiting Room |
| January 27 | 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Join Virtual Waiting Room |
| January 28 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Join Virtual Waiting Room |
Walk-in locations
- *Newtown Campus: Rollins Center, 60
- *Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks: Main Building, 147
- *Upper Campus: North Building, Reception Desk
- *Virtual sessions are held via Zoom. Join Virtual Waiting Room.
What do I need before seeing an advisor?
To be seen by an academic advisor, you must first:
- Have your official transcripts sent to waivers@bucks.edu for review.
- Have access to your Bucks student account.
- Complete placement exams.
- Have payment options prepared.
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.
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 11-May 3), 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