For more detailed information on services, see individual listings in the Student Life section. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to helping students achieve academic success. Included in SASP are the Center for Academic Advising , The Learning Center , Minority Student Retention and Academic Enrichment , Athletic Academic Support , and coordination of University Studies courses. The center is staffed by full time with professional advisors and faculty members who represent the College of Arts and Sciences, Watson School of Education, School of Nursing and the Cameron School of Business. The CAA advisors provide the students personal guidance and encouragement in selecting courses, maintaining required scholastic standards and planning a complete educational program.
Advisors also assist with the registration process and promote a timely plan toward graduation.
The CAA encourages students to undertake a rigorous academic load and provides program information for each major offered by the university. The Center for Academic Advising works with other offices to coordinate support for all students including minority students and student athletes. The advising process begins prior to students arriving on campus for their first classes. Students are advised through the CAA until they declare a major, at which time they are assigned advisors in their major department. As part of this goal, the CAA promotes the Freshman Seminar and Learning Center to improve college-level study skills, time management, awareness of university resources and other aspects of college life.