How to Schedule with the Center for Advising & Counseling using the Navigate Student App

UCAC Fall 2022 Operating Schedule

Office Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00 – 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Email: ucac@lsu.edu  
Phone: 225/578-8281
Location: 150 Himes Hall

Important LSU academic deadlines

APPOINTMENTS (September 1 – December 23, 2022)

UCAC will offer advising appointments (Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Central Standard Time) from September 1, 2022 to December 23, 2022) Appointment

availability will open beginning August 31, 2022 4:30 PM and will continue to open 14 days out until December 23, 2022 If all appointments are showing as full for the next two weeks, check the appointment system each morning at 8:00 AM (Central Standard Time) for possible same day appointment availability. 

UCAC students can schedule a virtual or in person  appointment through the Navigate Student app. See the video below for more information on this process. Students who experience difficulty accessing the App can contact us at ucac@lsu.edu for assistance.

• Freshmen enrolled in UCFY (less than 30 hours earned) can schedule an appointment with a UCFY academic counselor the Navigate Student App.
• Students enrolled in an LSU senior college can schedule an appointment with their respective college academic counselor through the Navigate Student App. Ensure to select “Academic Advising” as the appointment type to be directed to their specific senior college for assistance.
• Students enrolled in an LSU senior college wishing to change majors to a program offered by another senior college, can schedule an appointment with a UCAC academic counselor and select “Change Major/Minor” as their service.
• Students pursuing admission into Allied Health, Pharmacy, or Pre-Public Health programs are able to meet with Mr. Anthony Oster, UCAC Allied Health and Pharmacy Advisor, regardless of the major they are pursuing or college in which they are enrolled. Ensure to select the appropriate service when scheduling your appointment.

NOTE: Non-UCAC students who schedule appointments with UCAC academic counselors will receive appointment cancellation notices and be directed to reschedule with the appropriate advising office to provide them with the best assistance possible. 

Download Navigate Student from the App Store
Download Navigate Student from Google Play

When scheduling a virtual appointment, select the following options as prompted:

• What type of appointment would you like to schedule: Academic Advising (UCFY & UCAC)
• Service: Select the appropriate service based on your needs. If selecting advising ensure to select Advising (UCAC)
• Date: Select your desired appointment date
• Location: University College - Center for Advising and Counseling (UCAC)
• Time: Select your desired appointment time
• How would you like to meet: Virtual or In-Person
• Would you like to share anything: Please include your intended major, specific advising needs, and your preferred name and pronouns in the comment box.

You will receive an appointment confirmation as well as a reminder which will provide a link to access the Zoom appointment.