Meet with an Advisor In the School of Education
Current UW-Madison students:
You may meet with any available advisor.
Appointment options:
- In-person
- Virtually (MS teams, Zoom)
- By phone
Newly admitted students:
You will meet with an advisor at
Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR)
High school or off-campus prospective students:
Are you interested in becoming a School of Education student? Please use the form below.
Student Services Main Office
139 Education Building
1000 Bascom Mall
Open Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
studentservices@education.wisc.edu
608-262-1651
Wheelchair accessible entrances are located on the east and north side of the building.
Need accommodations for your appointment?
Email: academicdeansupport@education.wisc.edu
Possible topics to discuss with an academic advisor:
- Your major, degree requirements, course selection, and career ideas
- Understanding your options for dropping/adding a course, withdrawing from the term, or changing to pass/fail
- Referral to campus resources such as tutoring, counseling, advising for pre-health careers, getting involved with student organizations, or acquiring experience in your career interest area
- Gaining experience such as studying abroad, working/volunteering and internships, or learning specific skills like a language, communication techniques, or leadership
Drop-in Advising
Spring 2026
Black Cultural Center (Red Gym, 2nd Floor, 716 Langdon St)
Room 106
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday – Feb. 11th & 25th
Wednesday – March 11th & 25th
Wednesday – April 8th & 22nd
Drop-in meetings are:
- For currently enrolled UW-Madison students
- 15 minute sessions for quick questions
- Held virtually and in-person at our office 139 Education building (on Bascom Hill)
Check our Frequently Asked Questions. You may find the answer to your question there.
Quick questions include:
- Verification of course selection
- Use of Course Search & Enroll
- School of Education academic policy clarifications
- Finding campus resources
For questions like the ones below, please schedule a meeting with an academic advisor.
- Four-year course planning
- Switching majors or academic paths
- General academic concerns
- Personal concerns (University Health Services and Office of Student Assistance and Support may be also be helpful resources)
School of Education Undergraduate Academic Advisors
Camille Bernier
Academic Advisor (she/her)
Schedule an appointment with Camille
Jerry Jordan
Academic Advisor (he/him)
Schedule an appointment with Jerry
A.J. Lara
Asst. Director of Academic Advising (he/him)
Schedule an appointment with A.J.
Sa Seng Xiong
Academic Advisor (he/him)
Schedule an appointment with Sa Seng
Becky Smith
Academic Advisor (she/her)
Schedule an appointment with Becky
Mary Thompson-Shriver
Academic Advisor (she/her)
Schedule an appointment with Mary
Rae Scifo
Academic Advisor (she/her)
Schedule an appointment with Rae