Advising & Registration
ATTENTION STUDENTS
If answers to questions may not be found on the “FAQs Undergraduate” tab, please feel free to email your assigned advisor as indicated on your degree works.
All secondary students are advised under COED.
If you do not have an assigned advisor, please feel free to contact The College of Education for more information: coedadvising@tamiu.edu or call 956.326.2420 [956.326.2435]
Graduates: You may refer to " FAQS Graduates" for immediate answers to your questions below. If answers to questions may not be found on the Graduate FAQS tab, please feel free to email Virginia Lopez: virginia.lopez@tamiu.edu in regard to your specific questions.
Graduates: SCREENING INSTRUMENT: You may email coedacceptance@tamiu.edu with your student ID and degree you are pursuing, so the link to this form may be sent to you. Graduate Admission letters are currently being sent out.
Have Rep exam questions or need more information- Contact texesprep@tamiu.edu for more information
Undergraduate AdvisorS
Advising Sessions with your Assigned Advisor by Appointment Only!
Arcelia Gonzalez
Academic Success Coach
956.326.3146
arcelia.gonzalez@tamiu.edu
Ask Me About!
Undergraduate - Advice on creating a schedule!
Undergraduate- Advice on Degree Plans/Programs!
Undergraduate - Advice on course sequence questions!
Mayte Becerra
Academic Success Coach
956.326.3144
Ask Me About!
Undergraduate - Advice on creating a schedule!
Undergraduate- Advice on Degree Plans/Programs!
Undergraduate - Advice on course sequence questions!
Nancy Ramos
Academic Success Coach
956.326.2523
Ask Me About!
Undergraduate - Advice on creating a schedule!
Undergraduate- Advice on Degree Plans/Programs!
Undergraduate - Advice on course sequence questions!
Important Dates for Undergraduates:
- January 21st: First Class of Spring 2025
- February 5th: 12th Class Day. Census day for the Spring session; last-day courses may be dropped without record. NO REGISTRATION BEYOND THIS POINT.
- February 15th: Spring 2025 graduation application and payment deadline. A $100 Late Application Fee will be assessed to students applying after this date.
- April 7th: Registration opens for Maymester, Summer and Fall 2025.
Please visit http://www.tamiu.edu/registrar/registration.shtml for assigned registration dates. - April 24th: Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University.
- May 3rd: Last Class Day.
- May 6th - 12th: Final Examination period.
- May 15th: Commencement Ceremony; end of Spring 2025 semester.
- May 16th: Final Grades are due by noon.
- May 20th: Final Grades are posted on Uconnect for students' viewing.
Graduate Advisor
Advising Sessions with your Assigned Advisor by Appointment Only!
Virginia Lopez
Academic Success Coach
956.326.2427
virginia.lopez@tamiu.edu
Advising programs
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
Master Teacher Program
Jessica M. Gonzalez
Academic Success Coach
956.326.3148
Advising programs
Master of Science in Bilingual Education
Master of Science in Special Education
Educational Diagnostics Certificate
Emily Dietz
Academic Success Coach
956.326.2694
Advising programs
Master of Science in School Counseling
Master of Science in Educational Administration
Principal Professional Certificate
Nicole Garcia
Intervention Specialist
956.326.2677
Important Dates for Graduates:
Spring 2025 SUB-TERM I (7 WEEKS)
- January 21st: First Class Day Sub-Term I.
- January 27th: Census day for Sub-Term I; last day courses may be dropped without record.
NO REGISTRATION BEYOND THIS POINT. - February 27th: Last day to drop a course or withdraw from Sub-Term I
- March 8th: Last Class Day and Final Exams for Sub-Term I
- March 11th: Final grades are due by midnight.
- March 13th: Final Grades are posted on Uconnect for students' viewing.
- March 21st: ALL TUITION AND FEES DUE must be paid in full to avoid being dropped for non-payment. A $100 Late Fee will be assessed to students registering and/or paying after this date.
- March 24th: First Class Day Sub-Term II.
- March 28th: Census day for Sub-Term II; last-day courses may be dropped without record.
NO REGISTRATION BEYOND THIS POINT. - May 1st: Last day to drop a course or withdraw from Sub-Term II
- May 9th: Last Class Day and Final Exams for Sub-Term II.
- May 16th: Final Grades are due by noon.
- May 20th: Final Grades are posted on Uconnect for students' viewing.
What's Going On in COED?
Other Points of Contact
Not sure who to talk to from other departments as a College of Education student?
College of Arts and Sciences Department (COAS): You can visit this department if you are interested in one of the many majors College Of Arts and Sciences has to offer.
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE): You can visit this department if you are a Freshman. Check DegreeWorks to see who your assigned ACE advisor is.
Financial Aid: You can visit this department for questions regarding financial responsibilities with TAMIU.
Bursar's Office: You can visit this department for questions regarding out of pocket financial responsibilities with TAMIU.
Registrar's Office: You can visit this department for questions regarding , Degreeworks, transfer credits, transcripts.
TAMIU Testing Center: You can visit this department for questions regarding, CLEP exam.
Student Counseling and Disability Services: You can visit this department for questions regarding Counseling and Disability Services.
Office of Information Technology: You can visit this department Issues with getting access to TAMIU accounts contact OIT
Additional resources for students:
How to register by using scheduler provide the youtube video: https://youtu.be/OZwQnJBwHFQ
Who to contact for Financial responsibilities: FA Office, Bursar's Office
For more forms, please visit the TAMIU Registrar's dedicated site on Forms.
Appointments will continue as scheduled, You can choose from the following options:
- Webex
- Via Phone
Appointment Reminders: One day prior to your appointment, you will receive an appointment reminder via text. You will be provided with the meeting link for your scheduled appointment time, You must connect with your COED advisor using the meeting link provided. If you have any issues with the software, you must email your advisor in order to ensure you do not miss out on your appointment. If you do not log in or contact your advisor within the first 10 minutes of your scheduled appointment time, you will forfeit your appointment and will need to reschedule accordingly.
How do virtual advising appointments work?
- A virtual advising appointment typically lasts 30 minutes, the last 10 minutes of your advising time will be used to document the key points discussed as well as send you a follow up email concerning the advice provided during the appointment. Please be mindful of 30 minutes of your appointment.
- All registration recommendations are based on your degree plan, stage/ status within the EPP/COED Program and the published schedule made available by Texas A&M International University.
- Advisor and student will utilize time together to discuss any questions or concerns that student may have. Advisor will assist students with any information students may need in order to be successful within the College of Education program.
- Students and advisors will not utilize the time to discuss requests for specific instructors and or alternative class times. All class sections and times are determined by the College of Education chair, dean and university.
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