ACES Academic Advising

Advising, Career, Exploratory Studies Center

ACES is here to help ensure University of Wyoming students feel supported and find success as they pursue their degree—even (and especially) if you are still exploring what academic path feels like the best fit for you! For many students, it takes time to find the degree that feels like the right fit. We are here to provide personalized academic advising, career counseling and guidance for UW students. Whether you're a first-year undergraduate, a transfer student, undeclared, or considering a major change, ACES is the perfect hub for all your academic advising needs.

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Support Every Step of the Way

At UW, we are committed to ensuring students have access to the support they need for success throughout their entire academic journey. Academic advising goes beyond just your advising appointment. We offer a variety of on-campus resources designed to help students thrive academically, personally and professionally. The ACES team is dedicated to providing ongoing support, guiding students toward achieving their goals and fostering a positive, successful college experience from start to finish.

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Make an Appointment

Use the Navigate app to easily connect with your advisor, schedule advising appointments and view your class schedule.

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Job Search Support

Handshake is UW's career platform where you can apply for jobs at local or national companies, schedule on-campus interviews and learn about upcoming career events.

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Career Prep

SOAR prepares you for your career or grad school with networking events, workshops and internships, helping you feel confident and ready for your next step.

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How to Register for Classes

Registering for classes can feel overwhelming when you try to navigate the process on your own. That is why our academic advisors are here to make the class registration process straightforward and efficient. By working with your advisor, you can ensure you're enrolling in the right courses that align with your degree plan, helping you stay on track academically—making the best use of your time and financial investment.


Meeting with your advisor before registering each semester is highly recommended. This will allow you to receive personalized guidance and make informed decisions about your academic path.

Register for Classes

 

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Types of Advising Appointments

ACES is dedicated to supporting students throughout their entire journey at UW, from the moment they start their academic career to landing their dream job. Depending on where you are at in that process and your unique needs, it's important to schedule the right type of advising appointment with ACES to get the specific guidance and support that is most helpful to you!

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