Academic Advising Center
Thurgood Marshall Library - Lower-level, Suite 082
301-860-4072
advisingbsu@bowiestate.edu
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Academic Advisement Center (AAC) at Bowie State University is committed to assisting students in identifying and completing their educational goals in a friendly, helpful, and professional environment. The Center’s professional advisors deliver services to all students at the University, but they focus primarily on the advisement and development, of first-, second- and third-year students.
Advising for Spring 2025
Continuing Students
Face-to-face and virtual academic advising is available on a drop-in basis. An appointment is not required. To participate in online advising, students may log onto our Virtual Advising Room to receive immediate assistance during regular business hours. . If you prefer to schedule an appointment, log onto Starfish, select, your advisor and follow the appointment prompt.
Please note that undergraduate students must meet with their Academic Advisor each semester prior to registering for classes. Our Academic Advisor Directory will help you identify your assigned advisor. Log onto Starfish to make an advising appointment.
New Students Starting Spring 2025
Newly admitted students must receive academic advising clearance from Enrollment Management prior to meeting with an advisor. After students are cleared, an academic advisor will reach out to schedule an appointment.
Registering for Classes
Registration for winter and spring 2025 classes will open Monday, October 28, 2024. We encourage you to register for classes immediately after meeting with your academic advisor. Please make sure you are advised and ready to register!