Academic Advising

Academic advising is a service that all students are encouraged to use in planning their course work. It is available throughout the year at all campuses and online. Different advising modes are recommended depending on your student status. Please see below:

New Students:

Students who have not yet attended a credit course at Bucks, click here for advising information.

Guest Students:

Students currently attending another college or university who wish to take courses at Bucks and transfer them to their primary institution are considered Guest Students. Such students should be advised by their own college or university regarding which courses at Bucks will be transferable and/or equivalent. Click here for more information.

Personal Enrichment Students:

Advising is optional if you are taking only one or two courses for personal enrichment (and not pursuing a degree, certificate or transfer). If you would like advising, please contact 215-968-8189 or email us to connect with a counselor.

Current Students:

Students who have already attended a credit course at Bucks please read the following Q & A:

How do I connect with my Advisor?

Click for detailed instructions.

Am I required to get Advisor approval for registration?

Full time students must have advisor approval in order to register. Part-time students are not required to have this signature but are urged to contact the appropriate Advisor if they have any questions. 

What if I am thinking of changing my major?

If you are unsure of your program of study or would like to discuss changing your major, we encourage a counseling meeting.  To schedule an appointment, send email to advising@bucks.edu or call 215-968-8189.

Can I contact my Advisor by email?

While in-person advising is preferable, often it is more convenient to ask a question via e-mail than to come to campus. We offer e-mail advising as a service to supplement our person-to-person interaction. Please use these guidelines when emailing your advisor.