Section 1: All Things Academic
Orientation Section 1:
All Things Academic
In this section, Walton academic advisors will teach you about advising, the Walton curriculum, and important policies. You will also be instructed on how to request your first advising appointment.
This is the heart and soul of your academic experience at Walton, so be sure to pay careful attention.
What is Academic Advising?
Learn what academic advising is, and is not, and the expectations for both students and advisors.
Know Your Advisors:
Primary Advisors for Online Students:
Katie Pounders, Assistant Director for Online Programs
Matt Willingham, Academic Advisor
The Walton Curriculum
Get a brief overview of the Walton curriculum, and what it takes to graduate.
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Did You Know?
Understand academic policies related to advising including FERPA, academic integrity, and ACT 1014.
Technology Requirements
Learn more about what we recommend in this brief video.
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Tips and Next Steps
Learn a little bit about UAConnect, removing holds on your account, using Blackboard and what you need to do next to request your first advising appointment.
Skip ahead to section 4 and complete your request to schedule advising.
Orientation Resources
Important Documents
Access pdf copies of all of the important documents referred to in our videos.
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