Academic Advising at UR

Academic Advising at UR

The Academic Advising Resource Center aspires to promote student success through a positive environment that supports excellence in holistic and developmental advising focused on student-learning and engagement, as well as a commitment to a thriving student experience at the University of Richmond.

Academic advising should be an active and collaborative relationship between the student and their advisor. It should also be a formative process where advisors engage in thoughtful and critical conversations with students to help them clarify and align academic, career, and personal goals with their interests, strengths, skills, and values.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Fall 2026

Aug. 28  End of Add Period

Sept. 4  End of Drop Period (No-Record)

Sept. 4  Last Day to Declare Major/Minor for Fall Term

Oct. 12-13  Fall Break

Looking Ahead

Oct. 26  Begin Advising for Spring 27 Registration

Oct. 30  Last Day to Withdraw from a Class (On-Record)

Nov. 2  Begin Spring Registration (Continuing Students)

Dec. 17  End of Fall Term

Professor advising student

Making the Most of An Advising Appointment

Each student at Richmond should feel confident that their advisor is willing to provide support, encouragement, and referral to appropriate resources whenever needs arise.

The AARC works to provide faculty and staff advisors with all the tools they need to be effective advisors under a developmental model. Resources included in this section are intended to help advisors improve the meetings they hold with their advisees.

Developmental Advising
Components of an effective advising appointment
Your first meeting
Undeclared Advising
Policy on dining with advisees
Major advising

Advising Resources

Registration
Study Abroad
NACADA
Workshops for Advisors
Convey a Concern

Distinguished Advisor Award

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