Academic Advising Center

Contact Us

Thurgood Marshall Library, lower-level, Suite 082
301-860-4072
advisingbsu@bowiestate.edu

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, development, and retention of first and second-year students.

Advising for Winter & Spring 2023

Continuing Students

Effective December 12, 2023, the Academic Advising Center will transition to walk-in virtual advising, an appointment is not required. You may join our Blackboard Advising Room to receive immediate assistance during operating hours. 

New First-Time Freshman and Transfer students starting Spring 2023

Learn about advising and registration for new students

Registering for Classes

Registration for winter/spring classes will begin on Monday, November 14, 2022. Please make sure you are advised and ready to register!

How to Register for Classes

The Academic Calendar

Being familiar with the academic calendar will help you register for classes.

Learn More About Using the Academic Calendar

About the Academic Advising Center

The Academic Advising Center advises students having earned less than 60 credits in most majors. Students in the following majors are required to schedule academic advising appointments with an advisor within their academic department:

Students having earned 60 or more credits must schedule an academic advising appointment with their department.