7 ways academic advisors support UK students

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2026) — From choosing courses and exploring career paths to staying on track for graduation, students make many important decisions throughout college.  

At the University of Kentucky, academic advisors help students navigate those decisions while connecting them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. From the moment they step on campus, students have a dedicated professional advisor assigned to them.  

Here are seven reasons academic advising is an essential part of the UK student experience: 

1. Academic advising appointments allow students to work with someone who is dedicated to their success. 
2. Advisors offer answers to questions students may have about their major, career or coursework. 
3. An academic advising appointment is a good time to make sure that students are on track for timely graduation. 
4. Academic advisors can help connect students with various campus resources which can help with their success.  
5. Academic advisors love to celebrate their students’ success and provide ideas on how to get academics back on track. 
6. Keeping a scheduled appointment is a professional expectation and now is a great time for students to start building that habit. 
7. Meeting with an academic advisor lifts students’ advising holds, allowing them to register for classes. 

Colleges offers drop-in advising sessions to help with your quick questions. Find your college’s advising locations and times at go.uky.edu/AdvisingDropIn.

Find more information about booking an academic advising appointment at go.uky.edu/AdvisingAppt. 

Directly book your advising appointment at go.uky.edu/BookAdvisorAppt.