The Walker College of Business (WCOB) Academic Advising Center is a centralized advising center staffed by professional advisors and records specialists who serve current and prospective BSBA majors, BA-Economics majors and other students taking business courses at Appalachian State University. Our center provides students with caring and timely individual guidance, connection to resources, and help in problem-solving that allows students to reach their full potential as a WCOB major. The WCOB Academic Advising Center is committed to quality academic advising for undergraduate business students. 

Students can visit the center for assistance with:

  • Academic planning
  • Registration assistance
  • Senior checks

Senior Check Information

Aerial view of students at commencement ceremony with text; click here for Senior Check

If you are graduating in Spring  2025, you need to:

  1.  Double check your eligibility for a Senior Check
  2.  Apply for a Senior Check
  3. Receive your Completed Senior Check
  4. Review your requirements and complete the 'Signature Form' linked in the lower right corner
  5.  Apply for graduation
  6. Register for MGT 4750 & BUS 4000 (Capstones) during Early Registration in Novemeber

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Click the icon below to schedule your advising appointment: 


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Fall 2024: Important Dates

All dates are subject to change. See Academic Calendar for a full list of important dates.

FALL 2024

August 19  First day of classes

August 19-20  Drop/Add for First-half Semester Classes

August 19-23  Drop/Add

September 2  State Holiday- No Classes

September 3-October 25  Senior Checks

September 17  Last day to Drop First-half Semester Class (Career Drop)

October 7  First-half Semester Classes End

October 8   Second-half Semester Classes Start

October 8-9  Drop/Add for Second-half Semester Classes

October 14-15  Fall Break- No Classes

October 23  Last day to Drop Full Semester Class (Career Drop)

November 1-14  Early Registration

November 7  Last day to Drop Second-half Semester Class (Career Drop)

November 27  University Break- No Classes

November 28-29  State Holiday- No Classes

December 3  Last Day of Classes

December 4  Reading Day

December 13  Commencement Ceremonies