The Academic Advising Resource Center at the University of Richmond provides support to advisors and advisees in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Robins School of Business, and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies.
Per the University's guidance regarding COVID-19, the Academic Advising Resource Center staff will be working virtually until further notice.
STUDENTS: Information about being advised for Fall 2020 registration may be found here.
ADVISORS: Information about advising for Fall 2020 registration may be found here.
We are available by phone or email to answer questions.
AARC Director - Dr. Leah Frierson, lfrierso@richmond.edu, (804) 289-8129
AARC Admin - Ms. Barb Michelson, barb.michelson@richmond.edu, (804) 287-6574
Concerned about a student's academic progress? Fill out a Convey a Concern report, which will be sent to the AARC and the appropriate college dean's office for follow up.
Do you have information that you would like to share with academic advisors? Please follow this link to fill out a request form. More information may be found on the form.
Forms and Policies
Upcoming Events
- Advisor Appreciation Luncheon (cancelled)Apr2712:00 PM - 1:30 PMUnfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, this event has been cancelled. ... Continue reading
- Academic Advisor WorkshopAug188:30 AM - 12:15 PMThe annual academic advisor workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with lunch... Continue reading
- Individual Advising Meetings with New StudentsAug2112:00 PM - 5:00 PMIndividual advising meetings with new first year and/or transfer students will be held on Friday, August 21,... Continue reading
Advising Announcements
Do you have information that you would like to share with academic advisors? Submit your information using this form, and we will post it here.
Pre-Business Advising
Laura Thompson, Business School Assistant Dean, will be advising prospective Business majors via video and Zoom. Students are asked to first watch a video, and then join a group meeting on one of the following days:
- Wednesday, March 25 at 9PM EST (yes, at night) https://urichmond.zoom.us/j/582313015
- Or Sunday, March 29 at 10AM EST (yes, on a Sunday morning) https://urichmond.zoom.us/j/665249916
- Or Tuesday, March 31 at 4PM EST (yes, at a more normal school time) https://urichmond.zoom.us/j/380387163
Contact Laura Thompson with any questions.
Education Major/Minor Options-Careers in Teaching
The Education Department is pleased to announce additional offerings for UR students who seek to become licensed classroom teachers. Students seeking to become licensed elementary teachers through the study of educational theory and instructional practices can now pursue a major in Elementary Education beginning in the Fall of 2020. Additionally, students with interests in the secondary or comprehensive content areas of English, Foreign Language, History/Social Studies, Math, Science, or Art (Dance Arts, Theatre Arts or Visual Arts) can continue to minor in Education and seek teacher certification. More information may be found at https://education.richmond.edu/teacher-education/index.html.
Resources
Contact Us
Mailing address:
Boatwright Library Administration Wing, Suite 2
261 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 287-6574
Fax: (804) 289-8126
Director: Dr. Leah Frierson
Administrative Coordinator: Barb Michelson
410 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
(804) 289-8000
(800) 700-1662