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
If you are graduating in Summer 2025 or Fall 2025, you need to:
- Double check your eligibility for a Senior Check
- Submit Senior Check Application
- Receive your Completed Senior Check
- Review your requirements and complete the 'Signature Form' linked in the lower right corner
- Submit Graduation Application
- Register for MGT 4750 & BUS 4000 (Capstones) during Early Registration in April
Schedule an Advising Appointment
Click the icon below to schedule your advising appointment:
For HICKORY or ONLINE Students ONLY:
Please CLICK HERE to schedule an advising appointment.
Spring 2025: Important Dates
All dates are subject to change. See Academic Calendar for a full list of important dates.
SPRING 2025
January 13 First day of classes
January 13-14 Drop/Add for First-half Semester Classes
January 13-17 Drop/Add
January 20 State Holiday- No Classes
January 24-March 25 Senior Check Application
February 11 Last day to Drop First-half Semester Class (Career Drop)
March 3 First-half Semester Classes End
March 4 Second-half Semester Classes Start
March 4-5 Drop/Add for Second-half Semester Classes
March 10-14 Spring Break- No Classes
March 24 Last day to Drop Full Semester Class (Career Drop)
April 1-14 Early Registration
April 8 Last day to Drop Second-half Semester Class (Career Drop)
April 18 State Holiday- No Classes
April 30 Last Day of Classes
May 1 Reading Day
May 9-10 Commencement Ceremonies