Office of Advising & Academic Services
The Office of Advising & Academic Services (AAS) supports high-quality advising at UC by providing essential technology, tools, and resources. We offer comprehensive training and professional development for advisors, along with leadership support for advising directors, to ensure our staff can continue delivering exceptional guidance to students. To better understand student advising needs and ensure expectations are consistently met, we coordinate student assessments and surveys.
In addition, AAS houses several specialized advising centers. Click on the drop-down menu below to view all the offices and teams we oversee.
Our Teams and Offices
This team provides university-wide vision, leadership, and strategy necessary to advance a culture of high-quality, proactive advising practice across UC’s 18 decentralized advising centers. This team also supports advisor advancement & retention, training & development, and assessment.
The Advising Tools team manages select systems that are vital to advising and student success at UC, including My Bearcat Network (scheduling), My Graduation Plan (time-to-degree planning), and Create My Schedule (semester planning).
The CPS Strong team works to fulfill our commitment to provide support for any student in the Cincinnati Public School (CPS) district who wants to pursue a degree at UC. Specifically, this team establishes and maintains partnerships with campus and community partners and provides strategic support to university leadership. Learn more about CPS Strong
Staffed by a dedicated group of full-time employees and student workers, this team is responsible for coordinating the Bearcats Bound Orientation program for new students at our Clifton campus. Learn more about New Student Orientation
This team manages the Ohio early-enrollment initiative, College Credit Plus program, for UC by maintaining partnerships with area high schools and advising students participating in the program. Learn more about College Credit Plus
Supported by the College Credit Plus leadership team, Launch UC is UC’s own early-enrollment initiative which focuses on access and gives students an opportunity to earn college credit through various types of credit-bearing coursework. Learn more about Launch UC
This program is an exclusive partnership between UC and Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), which grants high-achieving CPS students full tuition, housing and food in the Marian Spencer Hall, and a study abroad experience, among other benefits. Our team supporting the program works closely with the scholars and campus and community partners. Learn more about the Marian Spencer Scholarship Program
Advisors in the Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) support students and alumni pursuing admission to law school or health professions graduate programs. Through strategic partnerships, they guide students in building competitive profiles and navigating each step of the application process. Learn more about the Pre-Professional Advising Center
The Transition Advising Center (TAC) supports students who are considering a major change, transferring to another UC campus, enrolling as visiting students, or returning to UC after time away. Our advisors work closely with students to explore their options and develop a clear plan for their next steps. Learn more about the Transition Advising Center
Advising at UC
Academic advising is an essential component of student success. Each college within UC assigns students a dedicated academic advisor who provides comprehensive guidance throughout their academic journey. Advisors assist students in clarifying academic, professional, and personal goals; interpreting university and program policies; selecting courses aligned with their objectives; addressing academic or personal challenges; and ensuring steady progress toward graduation.
In addition to college-based advising, some students may be assigned a specialized advisor. These advisors operate within centralized advising centers and offer expertise in specific academic areas. Examples of specialized advising at UC include honors, pre-professional pathways, major changes, and athletics.
Bearcat Promise
Although advisors are housed in different colleges and units, they all share a commitment to assisting students in reaching their academic goals. We call this commitment the Bearcat Promise.
The Bearcat Promise is a central part of advising at UC and vice versa. The goal of the Bearcat Promise is for all UC undergraduate students to graduate with not just a degree, but with a plan for their future career.