Thinking about Changing your major?
Students seeking to transfer to the Human Development and Family Studies department should schedule an appointment with the department’s academic advisor, Ms. Kelly Schaefers. Please request a “change of major” advising appointment. The best method of contact is via email: Kschaefers@ches.ua.edu.
who is my advisor?
If you are unsure who your academic advisor is you can view your Degree Works for that information. In the top section, at the bottom of the second column, you will see the “advisor” section. If you click on your advisor’s name, you can email them directly from DegreeWorks.
How to schedule an appointment with your advisor outside of the departments advising period?
- The best method of scheduling an appointment with your advisor is to contact your advisor through email.
- If your advisor is unavailable and you have a general question you may contact the department’s academic advisor at kschaefers@ches.ua.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions for Advising and Registration
Always include your CWID in emails to UA officials and use your @crimson email account.
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.
Academic Calendar – Every semester, all students should check the academic calendar for important dates (e.g., last day to drop a class):
Registration Times are posted at least two weeks before registration begins. Go to the “Student” tab on myBama. Under the "Academic Services" box, click on "Registration Status" and select the term. Your specific date and time for registration should display.
DegreeWorks – All students should review their DegreeWorks every semester and before advising. For help and tutorials with DegreeWorks:
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.
Academic Calendar – Every semester, all students should check the academic calendar for important dates (e.g., last day to drop a class):
Registration Times are posted at least two weeks before registration begins. Go to the “Student” tab on myBama. Under the "Academic Services" box, click on "Registration Status" and select the term. Your specific date and time for registration should display.
DegreeWorks – All students should review their DegreeWorks every semester and before advising. For help and tutorials with DegreeWorks:
How do I schedule an appointment with my advisor?
Help! I’m having issues with registering for a class.
What if I have questions regarding financial aid, scholarships, or other financial matters?
What if I want to take a course somewhere else to transfer in?
I’m getting close to graduation. What do I need to know?
I’m a new student. How do I get started?
Help! I’m having issues with registering for a class.
What if I have questions regarding financial aid, scholarships, or other financial matters?
What if I want to take a course somewhere else to transfer in?
I’m getting close to graduation. What do I need to know?
I’m a new student. How do I get started?
Other notes
Proctored Testing - For general information on proctored testing (if it's required for your class):
Child Life - Child life students should be aware of special considerations regarding practicum, internships, and applying to the concentration:
Prehealth – Students wanting to pursue a career in a health profession should meet with a prehealth advisor and read the advising guide provided here:
Child Life - Child life students should be aware of special considerations regarding practicum, internships, and applying to the concentration:
Prehealth – Students wanting to pursue a career in a health profession should meet with a prehealth advisor and read the advising guide provided here: