Advising Resources for Incoming and Current MBA Students
If you are a new student in the UNCG MBA Program, welcome! We are excited to work with you and help you find success through this program.
A great place to start is by referencing the New Student Checklist. This Checklist is designed to help you get set up with your accounts, course registration, tuition payments, and everything else you need to do before the start of the semester.
Another useful resource is the 2022-2023 MBA Program Policy Handbook which outlines program policies, campus resources, highlights important dates and deadlines, introduces you to the MBA faculty and staff, and more!
Get ready for Orientation!
Complete UNCG MBA New Student Onboarding Canvas course by Sunday, August 13, 2023. Be sure to complete Module 7, “Tips for Success from an Advisor” prior to your advising appointment.
For Experienced Professional you may attend one of the orientations below:
- MBA Virtual Orientation – Please RSVP for Fall 2023 – Wednesday, August 9, 2023 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- MBA On-campus Orientation – Please RSVP for Fall 2023 – Saturday August 12, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For Early Career Professional attendance at in-person Base Camp is required.
- In person Base Camp – Please RSVP for Fall 2023 – Saturday August 12, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Orientation is a great chance to prepare for the semester, meet fellow students, interact with a current student and MBA Faculty Members, and get your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you there!
Additional Resources for MBA Students
These resources will be useful throughout your graduate experience, from tutorials on Excel and refreshers on quantitative skills, to campus and community resources!
- MBA 701 Excel & Quantitative Resources
- Academic Resources
- Campus Resources
- International Student Resources
- Housing
- Employment & Internships
- Local Resources
Advising and Registration
For New Incoming MBA Students: You will need to schedule an appointment with your advisor to finalize your course schedule and get an advising code for registration. Please call the office at 336-334-5390 to make an appointment with your advisor!
For Continuing MBA Students: Continuing Student Advising for Fall 2023 will take place from Monday, March 13 – Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Continuing students schedule advising appointments through Starfish.
Starfish: Continuing students will schedule an advising appointment through Starfish. Access Starfish through the iSpartan apps toolbar. You have the option of requesting your appointment (via Starfish) to be in person, by phone, or virtual.
The Summer 2023 Course Registration window for all continuing graduate students is now open.
The Fall 2023 Course Registration window for all continuing graduate students* takes place from Monday, March 27 – Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
*Continuing students who do not sign up for classes during this period may be charged a late fee by the Cashiers Office.
Here are the Academic Calendars with important dates and reminders!
For a brief description of courses offered in the UNCG MBA program, please view The Graduate School Catalog.
First session of class:
There is usually an assignment in preparation for the first session of each class. Always check the syllabus of your course to be sure to be prepared! Check the Syllabi Directory for your class syllabus, or to preview a syllabus for a course you’re interested in.
Make-up classes:
Throughout the course of the academic year and during the summer sessions, classes may be interrupted due to inclement weather, etc. In the event that an in-person class is missed/cancelled, the MBA Program’s class make-up policy is that all make-up classes will be held on the Friday immediately following the missed class at the originally scheduled time. Please be sure to contact your instructor or the MBA Office (336) 334-5390 or mba@uncg.edu if you have questions or concerns.
Useful Forms
Various forms, including the form to declare or change a concentration, can be found here.
Advisor Evaluations
Once you have met with your advisor, please submit an advisor evaluation. Advisors are evaluated once per year and your comments are important for both individual assessment and feedback on the advising process.
Reminders to Graduates
Spring 2023 Graduates
Spring 2023 graduation application deadline: Monday, January 16, 2023. Apply here.
Important Information for Graduating Students
Bryan School May Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Summer 2023 Graduates
Summer 2023 graduation application deadline: Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Apply here.
Important Information for Graduating Students
If you plan to graduate during the summer term, you can choose to walk in Bryan School’s May Graduation and Award Ceremony.
Fall 2023 Graduates
Fall 2023 graduation application deadline: Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Apply here.
Important Information for Graduating Students
Mental Health Support
Graduate school brings its own set of experiences and challenges which can be difficult to navigate. Know that you are not alone in this experience. The Graduate Programs Office is committed to equipping students with the knowledge and support they need to overcome the pressures and challenges of graduate school. We are dedicated to offering resources and support to all students.
Mental Health Resources
Meet your support team!
Academic Advisor
Mrs. Tuisha Fernandes Stack
Administrative Director of Graduate Programs
Academic Advisor for MBA & MSN-MBA Students tmfernan@uncg.eduAcademic Advisor
Mrs. Emily Christiansen
Student Services Manager
Academic Advisor for MBA & MS International Business Students emily.christiansen@uncg.eduRegistration for Classes
After logging in to UNCGenie, in addition to being able to register for your courses, you can check out information on course registration and class schedules. You will also find housing assignments, billing statements, and much more in UNCGenie.
Below, you will be able to find course syllabi for each MBA course and UNCG’s academic calendars:
MBA Course Syllabi UNCG Academic CalendarCourse Schedules and Meeting Dates
MBA Campus & Online - Spring 2023
Click on the document below to see the campus and online course offerings for the Spring semester.
MBA Campus & Online - Fall 2023
Click on the document below to see the campus and online course offerings for the Fall semester.
MBA Campus & Online - Summer 2023
Courses are offered in online format, and this course schedule is open to all MBA students.
Student Organizations
Student Awards
Eligible Students: Graduating Baccalaureate and Master’s Students for May 2023. No Doctoral or Certificate Recipients. Students may self-nominate.
Recognition Event: The Bryan School Graduation and Awards Ceremony will be held on May 5, 2023.
The deadline to submit nominations for May 2023 Graduation Awards is Monday March 27, 2023.
Here is the criteria for each award. Please review these criteria carefully when making your nominations.
Click below to nominate a student for the following awards or medals:
Study Abroad
MBA 745: Experience Business Abroad
Because it can be difficult to devote an entire semester to study abroad, the MBA program has developed MBA 745: Experience Business Abroad, which is designed to expose you to foreign business practices and cultures. This popular one-week course is a faculty-led trip abroad to tour cultural, business and governmental sites as well as to attend lectures and roundtable discussions with local business leaders and scholars. MBA 745 takes place during Spring Break, and you will receive 3 hours of academic credit for your participation.
Learn More About Study Abroad!