Welcome
Welcome to the Academic Advising & Retention Center's (AARC) website! AARC provides a wide range of academic services to undergraduate students. The Center coordinates academic advising activities among undergraduate colleges and academic departments for undergraduate students. At WKU academic advising is required for all associate and baccalaureate degree-seeking students until graduation. AARC advises all Exploratory/Generally Undecided students and helps these students plan for their potential major.
AARC Mission
The mission of AARC is to provide students with the academic support necessary to achieve their academic goals. We provide advising, student success initiatives, and training on advising for faculty and staff. Please review our website and the many services provided by AARC, The Learning Center, and the Best Expectation Programs.
Summer 2018 Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm
Friday 7:30am-12:30pm
AARC Location
Downing Student Union - DSU 2141
AARC Email
AARC Phone and Fax
Phone: (270) 745-5065
Fax: (270) 745-5421
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