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.
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
Drop-In Advising
Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mays offers Drop-in Advising for quick questions. 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
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.
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.
Find an AdvisorHours
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
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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