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 – All SoE Majors
In Person Advising
2-4 pm
Thursdays: March 26th , April 9th, & April 16th
Virtual Advising
Sign Up HERE
11 am – 12:30 pm
Fridays: April 10th & April 17th
Spring 2026 – HPHE Declared Students
IN-PERSON
Monday/Wednesday/Friday April 6th-15th:
9:30-10:30 am
Room 323 Service Memorial Institute
VIRTUAL
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday April 14th, 16th, & 17th:
9:30-10:30 am
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
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)
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.
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