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
Fall 2025: Important Dates
All dates are subject to change. See Academic Calendar for a full list of important dates.
FALL 2025
August 18 First day of classes
August 18-19 Drop/Add for First-half Semester Classes
August 18-22 Drop/Add
August 26-October 24 Senior Checks
September 1 State Holiday- No Classes
September 16 Last day to Drop First-half Semester Class (Career Drop)
October 6 First-half Semester Classes End
October 7 Second-half Semester Classes Start
October 7-8 Drop/Add for Second-half Semester Classes
October 13-14 Fall Break- No Classes
October 22 Last day to Drop Full Semester Class (Career Drop)
November 3-14 Early Registration
November 6 Last day to Drop Second-half Semester Class (Career Drop)
November 26 University Break- No Classes
November 27-28 State Holiday- No Classes
December 3 Last Day of Classes
December 4 Reading Day
December 12 Commencement Ceremonies
Schedule an Advising Appointment
Click the icon below to schedule your advising appointment:
Senior Check Information
Click the icon below to apply for your Senior Check:
If you are graduating in Spring 2026, you need to:
- Double check your eligibility for a Senior Check
- Submit Senior Check Application (by October 24th)
- Receive your Completed Senior Check
- Review your requirements
- Submit Graduation Application
- Register for MGT 4750 & BUS 4000 (in November during Early Registration)