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 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

November 1-14  Early Registration

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

November 8 (New Date)  Last day to Drop Full Semester Class (Career Drop) (Was October 23)

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

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Click the icon below to schedule your advising appointment: 


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For HICKORY or ONLINE Students ONLY:

Please CLICK HERE to schedule an advising appointment.