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Advising Information

Advising Information

ACADEMIC ADVISING

All students in the Department of Clothing, Textiles, and Interior Design are assigned to an academic advisor or a faculty advisor. Please check your DegreeWorks to identify your advisor.

If you have not been assigned an advisor, please contact Mrs. Brynna Cockrell at btrefny@ches.ua.edu.

It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they are advised and registered within a timely manner. Delaying advising and/or registration may result in necessary classes being full. We strongly encourage students to pursue an advising appointment several weeks before the registration period begins.

Advising for the Summer and/or Fall semesters will begin in March.
Advising for the Spring semester will begin in October.

Advising appointments are offered in-person and virtually, using Zoom. Upon scheduling a virtual advising appointment, you will receive an email that includes a link to join the meeting at your scheduled time. The appointment scheduling system will only show available appointment slots 24 hours out. If you attempt to schedule an appointment and there are no availabilities, check for a different time or day.

For additional questions, please contact your advisor directly.

Before your Advising Session

  1. Review your DegreeWorks

    Log into DegreeWorks, confirm that your major and minor are correct, and look through your remaining course requirements.

  2. Review your registration information

    From the Student tab on myBama, select “Registration” from the left column.

    Click on Registration Status to see when you can begin registering for classes. Check that you have no holds or advising pins. If there are any (as shown by a red X), make an appointment with your advisor.

  3. Write out questions for your advisor

    Before you meet with your advisor, identify the specific topics you want to discuss.

    Examples:

    • Course planning
    • Major/minor options
    • Academic warnings
    • Getting involved

Schedule Your Advising Appointment 

The Department of Clothing, Textiles, and Interior Design does not offer walk‑in or drop‑in advising appointments unless otherwise announced.

Advising appointments are available in person and virtually via Zoom. Students who schedule a virtual appointment will receive an email confirmation containing the Zoom meeting link. All scheduled times are listed in the Central Time Zone.

Please note:

  • Appointment availability is only visible 24 hours in advance in the scheduling system.
  • If no appointments are available, students should check back later for additional time slots or select a different date.

Students should use the online scheduling system to reserve an advising appointment. Be sure to record the confirmed date and time on your calendar. Students are encouraged to bring notes and a laptop in order to access DegreeWorks during the appointment.

Prepare For Your Advising Appointment

1. Review DegreeWorks

It is the student’s responsibility to actively participate in their program. Check completed coursework, remaining degree requirements, and earned credit hours. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate. Review your program curriculum in the Undergraduate Catalog:
https://catalog.ua.edu/undergraduate/human-environmental-sciences/clothing-textiles-interior-design/

2. Plan ahead

Consider courses for the upcoming semester, as well as future academic plans such as internships, study abroad, and graduation timelines. Inform your advisor if you are taking or plan to take courses at another institution.

3.Check Your Registration Status
Confirm that you are cleared to register by reviewing your Registration Dashboard in myBama:
myBama > Student > Academic & Student Services > Registration > Registration Dashboard > Prepare for Registration

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Where can I find my assigned advisor?
You can locate your advisor in DegreeWorks or on your Academic Profile, both accessible through myBama.

  • MyBama > Student > Academic Records & Curriculum > Academic Profile
  • MyBama > Student > Degree Audit & Graduation > DegreeWorks

2. What is the best way to contact my advisor?
Students should contact their advisor using their Crimson email account. Please allow 24–48 business hours for a response.

3. Do I need to meet with my advisor every semester?
Yes. All CTD students are expected to meet with their assigned advisor each semester to discuss academic progress and future plans.

Students below a designated GPA threshold will have an advising PIN placed, which can only be cleared by their advisor during or after the advising appointment.

Advisors will notify students via email when appointments are open for a given term. It remains the student’s responsibility to schedule advising and register on time.

4. What is my classification? 
Classification is based on earned credit hours. Your classification is listed in the top banner of DegreeWorks. This may not be equivalent to the year of the CTD course you are in. 

  • Freshman: 0–30 hours
  • Sophomore: 31–60 hours
  • Junior: 61–90 hours
  • Senior: 91+ hours

A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required to complete a bachelor’s degree.

5. How do I request an override?

For CTD course overrides, you will need to contact your assigned academic advisor. Please make sure to include your CWID, the course number, and the CRN. Please also list what type of override you are requesting. If you need an override for a course outside of CTD, you will need to contact the appropriate department.

Helpful Links

Click “Registration Dates and Times” for your individual registration time assignment.

Financial Resources

Billing and Tuition – For questions about billing and tuition, including billing holds preventing registration, contact Student Account Services, https://studentaccounts.ua.edu/ or 205-348-5350.

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Career Questions & Experiential Learning

  • The Career Center (205-348-6670) partners with students as they explore possibilities, develop skills, and connect with opportunities. Visit the Career Center early in your college career to make sure you are developing the professional competencies that you will need to be competitive for internships and jobs.
  • Education Abroad Office (205-348-5256) assists students in pursuing educational opportunities all over the globe. Visit their office to ask how you can study, intern, research, teach, or volunteer abroad.

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Academic Concerns

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​Mental & Physical Health Concerns

  • The Counseling Center (205-348-3863) helps students achieve academic success and personal growth through quality brief counseling and psychological services.
  • Student Health Center (205-348-6262) Services include medical care for scheduled appointments and urgent care, women’s health, psychiatry, allergy shots and immunizations, and an in-house pharmacy.
  • The Veteran and Military Affairs Office (205-348-0983) supports students who are active military, veterans, dependents, and survivors.
  • The Camellia Center (205-348-5040) offers free confidential counseling to victims of interpersonal violence.