Advising Prior to Student Registration

Student Academic Advising

At the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), academic advising is a vital component of the student experience and plays a key role in ensuring academic success. Prior to registering for classes each semester, students are expected to meet with their assigned academic advisor to review their progress, discuss course options, and plan for the upcoming term. This advising session helps students understand degree requirements, course prerequisites, and sequencing, while also identifying opportunities such as minors, electives, internships, and study abroad programs.

Advisors provide personalized guidance tailored to each student’s academic and career goals, helping them avoid scheduling conflicts, registration errors, and unnecessary coursework. For new students, advising is often part of orientation, while continuing students receive reminders and access to advising tools like MyUTPB. Advisors also assist with transfer credit evaluations, graduation planning, and referrals to campus resources such as tutoring, counseling, and career services.

By engaging in advising before registration, students are empowered to make informed decisions, stay on track for timely graduation, and take full advantage of the academic opportunities available at UTPB. For more information on Academic Advising.

Advising and Registration

Continuing undergraduate and graduate students who have been admitted to a graduate program or are pursuing teacher certification are eligible for early registration during designated periods each semester.
Newly admitted first-time freshmen will register for courses during Freshman Orientation, where academic advising is provided as part of the orientation experience.

Advisor Assignment and Contact

Students who need to be assigned a faculty advisor or are unsure of their current advisor should contact the Academic Advising Center at advising@utpb.edu. In your email, please include:

Your full name (as it appears on University records)
Your major
A brief description of the assistance you need

A staff member will respond within two business days.

Scheduling an Appointment

At the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), scheduling an advising appointment is an essential step in preparing for registration and staying on track academically. During advising sessions, advisors help students review their degree plans, select appropriate courses, and discuss academic goals or challenges. Advising is especially important before registration periods to ensure students meet prerequisites, avoid scheduling conflicts, and make informed decisions about their academic progress. For additional support or questions, students can also contact the Academic Advising Center at advising@utpb.edu.

Email Advising

At the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), email advising is available as a flexible option for students who may not be able to meet in person or virtually. Students can contact the Academic Advising Center at advising@utpb.edu to request assistance with academic planning, course selection, registration issues, or general advising questions. When reaching out, students should include their full name (as it appears on university records), major, and a brief description of the assistance needed. A staff member will typically respond within two business days.

While email advising is convenient, it may require multiple exchanges to fully address a student’s needs. Therefore, students are encouraged to schedule an advising appointment—especially during peak registration periods—to ensure they receive comprehensive support. Email advising is best used for quick questions or follow-ups, while more complex issues such as graduation planning, degree audits, or academic appeals are better handled through scheduled appointments.

For more information or to schedule an advising session, visit Academic Advising.

Registration Restrictions

Please note: Students may not register for conventionally taught, partially self-paced courses after the last day of late registration.

Students are encouraged to visit with their advisors for degree and class schedule planning. At announced times, all currently enrolled undergraduate students and currently enrolled graduate students who have been admitted to a graduate program or are seeking teacher certification will be permitted to early register for courses in the subsequent term. All newly admitted first time freshman will register for courses at orientation.

Students who may need to be assigned a faculty advisor or who want to know who their faculty advisor is should contact the Academic Advising Center (advising@utpb.edu). Students may not register for conventionally taught partially self-paced courses after the last day of late registration. Students who need to: obtain their advisor's name, be assigned an advisor or be advised through email can reach out to the advising center via advising@utpb.edu. In the e-mail, state the assistance needed, your major and your full name as it appears on your student records. Someone will respond by e-mail within two working days.

Because advising by e-mail may require several e-mail exchanges, students should not plan to use e-mail as the sole method of getting academic advice during the last week before classes begin. For continuing students that need to schedule an appointment to either visit with or speak to an advisor they can do so by directly scheduling appointments though the advising website.