Advising
Classics Undergraduate Advising is:
- the place to go to explore Classics as a new major or minor
- for degree-planning for existing majors
- to discuss post-graduation plans
- as well as to find out about Classics courses and faculty.
Academic advising can also address more specific questions, such as selecting courses, problems with a class or professor, and referral to other UT services and resources.
For questions relating to registering for a specific class, please email the advisor rather than scheduling an appointment.
I see students in my office, GAR 1.140, from 9am-noon and 1-4pm Monday through Friday. While we can almost always greet you and answer a quick question, during busy times of year you should not expect to have a substantive advising appointment as a walk-in—schedule an appointment instead!
Classics Majors - Virtual Appointments
I offer virtual appointments which give you flexibility to see me wherever you are, whenever you are. In your appointment confirmation email, you will be provided with my personal Zoom link.
Schedule a virtual appointmentHave a quick question or not a Classics Major?
If you have a quick question, including questions about registering for a specific course, please email me. For Classics majors, depending on the nature of your emailed questions, I may ask you to schedule an appointment.
Send an emailWant to declare a Classics major?
All students declaring any Classics major must meet with an advisor for a "Declare a Classics Major" appointment. If you are currently in COLA, this is the only step you need to take to declare.
Schedule an appointmentNot currently in COLA and declaring Classics?
If you are a UT student not currently enrolled in Liberal Arts, you should submit the UT Austin internal transfer application. Once you have submitted the application, you will be required to meet with an advisor before you can declare.
Submit applicationLiberal Arts Student Division
The Liberal Arts Student Division Advisors in Gebauer Hall (GEB 2.200) assist students with: Q-Drops, Withdrawals, Pass/Fail, One Time Exceptions (OTE), Applying to Graduate, Maximum Hours Overrides, etc. You can connect directly with the COLA Student Division about any of these questions.
COLA Student DivisionAcademic Advisor
Susan Somers
Garrison Hall (GAR) 1.140
512-471-7670
scs@austin.utexas.edu
I answer the phone during business hours when on campus. If I am in appointments, on the phone, or working remotely, your call may go to voicemail. While I am checking voicemails, I often do not check voicemail as frequently as email. I recommend you email me rather than leave a voicemail.
Susan has been advising since 2010 and advising in the Department of Classics since 2013. She earned her bachelor's degree in history and philosophy from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, and her master's degree in history from The University of Texas at Austin.
