Undergraduate Advising
The Undergraduate Advising Office (UAO) provides services to all Mays Business School undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor.Quick Links
How an Advisor Can Help You
Advisors assist students with many academic matters including, but not limited to those listed here.
- Registration planning
- Class selection
- Declaring a major
- Q-drop and withdrawal
- Pre-approval of study abroad coursework
- Request for accommodations
- College and university policies, procedures, and requirements
Spring 2026 Preregistration Advising
View the information below to see the updated preregistration advising process for the Spring 2026 semester.
Morning Drop-Ins (Open Ticket Only)
If your registration ticket is open or will open the next day stop by:
- Where: Wehner 238
- Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- When: March 26-April 10
To find your registration ticket, search “Registration Readiness” in Howdy!
Same-Day Afternoon Appointments
For registration, Q-drops, or time-sensitive questions, 15-min appointments will be released daily at 11 a.m. in Navigate.
- Where: Wehner 238
- Time: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- When: March 26th–April 10
Long-Term Planning Appointments
Want to talk study abroad, graduate programs, or degree-planning?
30-minute appointments will be available starting April 15.
Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Express Drop-In Advising
Mays offers Express Drop-in Advising for quick questions. Express Drop-in Advising meetings last no more than 15 minutes and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis with any available advisor.
Location:
Wehner 238
Express Drop-In Advising Hours:
The advising offices are closed when the university is closed.
Monday 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Thursday 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule an Appointment
Mays offers 30-minute appointments that can be scheduled ahead of time with a specific advisor. These appointments allow for a more in-depth conversation and time to work through complex questions or concerns.
Hours
The advising offices are closed when the university is closed.
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
How to Schedule an Appointment
- Log in to your Howdy Portal and select EAB Navigate
- Select “Schedule an appointment”
- Select these drop-down options:
- Type of appointment: Advising Texas A&M University
- Location must be Mays – Undergraduate Advising
- Service: (search) Mays then select your major, if undeclared, select BUAD
- Select time, staff, and meeting type
- Review appointment details
- Scroll to the bottom and select reminder types, click Schedule
Find an Advisor
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Gabriella Colon-Marrero, Academic Advisor
gcolonmarrero@mays.tamu.edu
Schedule a meeting
Claire Baker, Academic Advisor
escheppler@mays.tamu.edu
Schedule a meeting
Valeria Banda, Academic Advisor
vbanda@mays.tamu.edu
Schedule a meeting
Sean Clifford, Academic Advisor
sclifford@mays.tamu.edu
Schedule a meeting
Josh Fleming, Academic Advisor
jfleming@mays.tamu.edu
Schedule a meeting
Lee Graebner, Academic Advisor
leegraeb@mays.tamu.edu
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Abbey Johnson, Academic Advisor
acjohnson@mays.tamu.edu
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Taylor Mansfield, Academic Advisor
t.a.mansfield@tamu.edu
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Isabella McAvoy, Academic Advisor
imcavoy@mays.tamu.edu
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Sahrin Moytree, Academic Advisor
smoytree@mays.tamu.edu
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Mariah Torres, Academic Advisor
mtorres@mays.tamu.edu
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BS – Business Administration (BSB)
Amber Garcia, Advising Manager
agarcia@mays.tamu.edu
Schedule a meeting
Abbey Johnson, Academic Advisor
acjohnson@mays.tamu.edu
Schedule a meeting
Isabella McAvoy, Academic Advisor
imcavoy@mays.tamu.edu
Schedule a meeting
University Studies – Business (USBU)
Kristen Winkler, Advising Manager
kwinkler@mays.tamu.edu
Schedule a meeting
Special Programs Advising
Students enrolled in a special program receive advising from the program office. These include:
In addition, the Center for International Business Studies (CIBS) provides advising for students looking to study abroad or pursue a certificate in international business.
Also, the Career Center at Mays offers help to students researching roles and industries, preparing for an internship, or performing a job search.
Tips for Communicating with Advisors
- Use your @TAMU.edu account to email advisors
- In the email subject, include a brief reason for the message
- Always include your full name and UIN
- Use courteous and professional language – not abbreviated text language
- Do not reply to a mass email. Begin a new email
- Allow 1-2 business days for a response
- Do not send the same message multiple times Read messages sent to you through TAMU email. Important information is sent this way, and students are responsible for the information sent.
Contact Us
The Undergraduate Advising Office has a culture of caring for every student and their success. To connect with our team, visit our directory page. Still have questions? We are here to help. Email: maysuao@mays.tamu.edu Phone: 979-862-3850
Visit the Undergraduate Advising DirectoryStudent Handbook
The Student Handbook provides information and references for BBA and BS in Business Administration students to fulfill responsibilities and degree program requirements in Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. It is to be regularly consulted for degree program guidance and supplemented with regular academic advisor meetings.
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