Academic Advising - Wingate University
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Academic Advising - Wingate University
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Academic Advising
The mission of the Office of Academic Advising is to empower Wingate University students with the resources and tools they need to help them thrive as ethical, global citizens. We want you to achieve realistic academic and professional goals.
Choosing a Major
Our Goal is Your Success
Wingate University is committed to providing individual academic advising and guidance for all undergraduate students. Each student is assigned to an academic advisor, and the academic advisor assists the student in planning his/her academic program and meets with the student periodically regarding academic and co-curricular issues. Our academic advisors assist students in the development of individual academic plans that include all degree requirements and reflect the students’ career and life goals.
Who will my academic advisor be?
Who should I talk to if I’m thinking about changing my major and/or minor?
How do I change my major, minor or advisor?
What is the university core curriculum?
Can any courses in my major also fulfill the university core requirements?
What is a minor? Can minor courses apply to my major?
I transferred courses or an AP credit to Wingate University. How do I make sure I receive credit for these?
How do I know which math courses are needed to satisfy the core curriculum and major requirements?
What’s the difference between “general” and “advanced” classes?
How do W’International or internship credits apply to my graduation requirements?
Can I take classes at another school during the summer?
Is foreign language a degree requirement?
What is NaviGATE?
Students are assigned to work with one of our professional staff advisors or a faculty advisor. The name of your academic advisor can be found at the top of your class schedule in WinLINK.
Speak with your academic advisor and/or a faculty member who teaches in the program you’re interested in pursuing. Professional staff members in the Office of Academic Advising as well as the Office of Career Development are also available to assist you with making this important decision.
At the beginning of each semester you will have the opportunity to change your major or minor. The Office of the Registrar will post a deadline and will provide a form to submit in order for you to request any changes. We recommend you speak with your current advisor or a professional staff member in the Office of Academic Advising before making this decision.
The university core curriculum is built around the skills that you need to thrive as a well-rounded member of today’s workforce.The details of the core curriculum can be found in the Academic Catalog and online on the core curriculum page. All core curriculum requirements must be completed before graduation.
Yes, sometimes these courses can overlap. Your advisor will tell you which ones do.
A minor is a concentration of classes (usually 18 credit hours) that works with your major. You don’t have to declare a minor. You can apply a maximum of two classes to your minor and major. There are a few exceptions, and you’ll find them in the Academic Catalog, which also lists the courses you need to complete your specific minor. To declare your minor, complete the form located on myGate under the Academic Advising tab.
Your transferred courses and AP credits will be added to your unofficial transcript. You can view your unofficial transcript in your WinLINK self-service account. After your official transcript from another institution has been evaluated, you will also receive a transfer credit evaluation from the Office of the Registrar.
Math requirements vary by major. Math 112 is the minimum math class that applies to the core. Review your degree audit on NaviGATE and speak with your advisor for specific math requirements within your major.
All 100- and 200-level courses are considered general, while 300- and 400-level courses are advanced. Each student must complete a minimum of 40 credit hours at the advanced level in order to graduate. Biology majors are the one exception and require only 34 advanced credit hours. Some majors will require more advanced level courses.
W’International and internship credits are both considered advanced level and are counted as credits that fulfill the advanced course requirement for graduation.
Yes. Taking classes at another college once enrolled as a student at Wingate University is considered transient study. There are several guidelines to follow:
1. Complete the Transient Study form located on the Office of the Registrar’s page.
2. You must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA at Wingate University.
3. Obtain permission from the Office of the Registrar before taking courses elsewhere because you want to confirm the credits will transfer and count towards your degree requirements.
4. Request an official transcript be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been completed and a minimum grade of “C” has been earned.
You may not repeat a class at another institution if you have already completed the course at Wingate University. Your last 30 hours of courses must also be taken at Wingate University.
Yes, foreign language is a requirement for all degrees and the university core curriculum. For a Bachelor of Science degree, you will need elementary foreign language courses (101 and 102). For the Bachelor of Arts degree, you will also need intermediate foreign language courses (201 and 202). Foreign language placements tests can allow you to exempt some levels, but no credit hours will be earned. You will need to replace those credit hours with electives. If you hold the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma from a school in which the primary language of instruction is not English, you are exempt from this requirement and should contact the Office of the Registrar to confirm this has been added to your official transcript.
NaviGATE is our online advising/degree audit system. You will find the link on the myGate homepage. NaviGATE allows students to track their graduation progress as well as plan future courses. There is a course available on Canvas which provides information about using NaviGATE, and the Office of Academic Advising is also available to answer any questions.
Resources
Academic Resource Center
Advisor Change Request
Major/Minor Change Request
Career Services
Registrar's Office
What is academic probation?
What happens after I’m put on academic probation?
What is academic suspension?
How can I appeal the suspension?
What can I do to return to satisfactory academic standing?
Students are placed on academic probation when they earn a grade point average below academic standards as stated in the
academic catalog
. This means you face academic suspension if you don’t return to satisfactory academic standing by the end of the semester.
If you were placed on academic probation, there will be a four-step process you will be required to complete. This will include an online Applied Learning Strategies seminar, a self-assessment, a contract, and a meeting with your Faculty Advisor or a Staff Advisor from the Academic Advising Office. Your schedule will be reviewed at this meeting.
Suspension results when your cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below minimum standards for the second semester in a row, when your term GPA is less than a 1.00, OR when you have failed all hours attempted in a semester. If you are suspended, you are ineligible to enroll for the following semester. You may appeal the academic suspension by applying for reinstatement.
Write a letter to the Academic Appeals Committee stating that you are committed to improving your academics. Also note that you have the ability to do so and that you have a plan. Explain why your grades are low and your plans to earn better ones if given another chance. List any circumstances that have affected your academic performance and provide supporting documentation. For example, in the case of medical circumstances contributing to your situation, include information from a doctor. Please email or mail your letter to the address below:
Email:
academicadvising@
wingate.edu
OR
Mail to:
Wingate University
Academic Advising Office
315 E. Wilson Street
Wingate, North Carolina 28174
Fax: 704-233-8268
Meet with your advisor to discuss your choice of major and a plan for academic improvement. Attend every class. Actively participate in class discussions. Meet often with your professors during their office hours. Use an academic planner or calendar to keep up with your course work. Utilize the academic resources available on campus.
Samantha Linnell
Contact Us
(704) 233-8250
academicadvising@wingate.edu
Skip To Main Content
Academic Advising
The mission of the Office of Academic Advising is to empower Wingate University students with the resources and tools they need to help them thrive as ethical, global citizens. We want you to achieve realistic academic and professional goals.
Choosing a Major
Our Goal is Your Success
Wingate University is committed to providing individual academic advising and guidance for all undergraduate students. Each student is assigned to an academic advisor, and the academic advisor assists the student in planning his/her academic program and meets with the student periodically regarding academic and co-curricular issues. Our academic advisors assist students in the development of individual academic plans that include all degree requirements and reflect the students’ career and life goals.
Who will my academic advisor be?
Who should I talk to if I’m thinking about changing my major and/or minor?
How do I change my major, minor or advisor?
What is the university core curriculum?
Can any courses in my major also fulfill the university core requirements?
What is a minor? Can minor courses apply to my major?
I transferred courses or an AP credit to Wingate University. How do I make sure I receive credit for these?
How do I know which math courses are needed to satisfy the core curriculum and major requirements?
What’s the difference between “general” and “advanced” classes?
How do W’International or internship credits apply to my graduation requirements?
Can I take classes at another school during the summer?
Is foreign language a degree requirement?
What is NaviGATE?
Students are assigned to work with one of our professional staff advisors or a faculty advisor. The name of your academic advisor can be found at the top of your class schedule in WinLINK.
Speak with your academic advisor and/or a faculty member who teaches in the program you’re interested in pursuing. Professional staff members in the Office of Academic Advising as well as the Office of Career Development are also available to assist you with making this important decision.
At the beginning of each semester you will have the opportunity to change your major or minor. The Office of the Registrar will post a deadline and will provide a form to submit in order for you to request any changes. We recommend you speak with your current advisor or a professional staff member in the Office of Academic Advising before making this decision.
The university core curriculum is built around the skills that you need to thrive as a well-rounded member of today’s workforce.The details of the core curriculum can be found in the Academic Catalog and online on the core curriculum page. All core curriculum requirements must be completed before graduation.
Yes, sometimes these courses can overlap. Your advisor will tell you which ones do.
A minor is a concentration of classes (usually 18 credit hours) that works with your major. You don’t have to declare a minor. You can apply a maximum of two classes to your minor and major. There are a few exceptions, and you’ll find them in the Academic Catalog, which also lists the courses you need to complete your specific minor. To declare your minor, complete the form located on myGate under the Academic Advising tab.
Your transferred courses and AP credits will be added to your unofficial transcript. You can view your unofficial transcript in your WinLINK self-service account. After your official transcript from another institution has been evaluated, you will also receive a transfer credit evaluation from the Office of the Registrar.
Math requirements vary by major. Math 112 is the minimum math class that applies to the core. Review your degree audit on NaviGATE and speak with your advisor for specific math requirements within your major.
All 100- and 200-level courses are considered general, while 300- and 400-level courses are advanced. Each student must complete a minimum of 40 credit hours at the advanced level in order to graduate. Biology majors are the one exception and require only 34 advanced credit hours. Some majors will require more advanced level courses.
W’International and internship credits are both considered advanced level and are counted as credits that fulfill the advanced course requirement for graduation.
Yes. Taking classes at another college once enrolled as a student at Wingate University is considered transient study. There are several guidelines to follow:
1. Complete the Transient Study form located on the Office of the Registrar’s page.
2. You must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA at Wingate University.
3. Obtain permission from the Office of the Registrar before taking courses elsewhere because you want to confirm the credits will transfer and count towards your degree requirements.
4. Request an official transcript be sent to the Office of the Registrar once the course has been completed and a minimum grade of “C” has been earned.
You may not repeat a class at another institution if you have already completed the course at Wingate University. Your last 30 hours of courses must also be taken at Wingate University.
Yes, foreign language is a requirement for all degrees and the university core curriculum. For a Bachelor of Science degree, you will need elementary foreign language courses (101 and 102). For the Bachelor of Arts degree, you will also need intermediate foreign language courses (201 and 202). Foreign language placements tests can allow you to exempt some levels, but no credit hours will be earned. You will need to replace those credit hours with electives. If you hold the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma from a school in which the primary language of instruction is not English, you are exempt from this requirement and should contact the Office of the Registrar to confirm this has been added to your official transcript.
NaviGATE is our online advising/degree audit system. You will find the link on the myGate homepage. NaviGATE allows students to track their graduation progress as well as plan future courses. There is a course available on Canvas which provides information about using NaviGATE, and the Office of Academic Advising is also available to answer any questions.
Resources
Academic Resource Center
Advisor Change Request
Major/Minor Change Request
Career Services
Registrar's Office
What is academic probation?
What happens after I’m put on academic probation?
What is academic suspension?
How can I appeal the suspension?
What can I do to return to satisfactory academic standing?
Students are placed on academic probation when they earn a grade point average below academic standards as stated in the
academic catalog
. This means you face academic suspension if you don’t return to satisfactory academic standing by the end of the semester.
If you were placed on academic probation, there will be a four-step process you will be required to complete. This will include an online Applied Learning Strategies seminar, a self-assessment, a contract, and a meeting with your Faculty Advisor or a Staff Advisor from the Academic Advising Office. Your schedule will be reviewed at this meeting.
Suspension results when your cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below minimum standards for the second semester in a row, when your term GPA is less than a 1.00, OR when you have failed all hours attempted in a semester. If you are suspended, you are ineligible to enroll for the following semester. You may appeal the academic suspension by applying for reinstatement.
Write a letter to the Academic Appeals Committee stating that you are committed to improving your academics. Also note that you have the ability to do so and that you have a plan. Explain why your grades are low and your plans to earn better ones if given another chance. List any circumstances that have affected your academic performance and provide supporting documentation. For example, in the case of medical circumstances contributing to your situation, include information from a doctor. Please email or mail your letter to the address below:
Email:
academicadvising@
wingate.edu
OR
Mail to:
Wingate University
Academic Advising Office
315 E. Wilson Street
Wingate, North Carolina 28174
Fax: 704-233-8268
Meet with your advisor to discuss your choice of major and a plan for academic improvement. Attend every class. Actively participate in class discussions. Meet often with your professors during their office hours. Use an academic planner or calendar to keep up with your course work. Utilize the academic resources available on campus.
Samantha Linnell
Contact Us
(704) 233-8250
academicadvising@wingate.edu