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 Spring 2025, you need to:
- Double check your eligibility for a Senior Check
- Apply for a Senior Check
- Receive your Completed Senior Check
- Review your requirements and complete the 'Signature Form' linked in the lower right corner
- Apply for graduation
- Register for MGT 4750 & BUS 4000 (Capstones) during Early Registration in Novemeber
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