Academics — Academic Advising

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.

Spring advising

Appointments related to the Spring Semester will begin on Monday, October 21.

What type of student are you?

To get started, first select the student type that best describes you. From there, follow the steps to meet with an advisor.

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 October 16 to December 6. 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:

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.

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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 215-968-8413.
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 Arts & Communication department 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

Phone

215-968-8031

Email

advising@bucks.edu

Make an appointment