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Academic Advising for Sands College of Performing Arts

Academic advisors are here to support and guide you toward graduation. College can be challenging, and performing arts students often have busy schedules between their major classes, academics, rehearsals, and more. Students at the Sands College of Performing Arts have the ultimate responsibility for knowing and meeting degree requirements, but they do not have to navigate the systems alone! Academic advisors can help you succeed and find the resources you need.

Your advisor can help you:

  • Understand academic requirements and policies
  • Plan your schedule
  • Understand your GPA and credit requirements
  • Connect with resources and support on campus
  • Prepare for graduation and beyond!

You are encouraged to meet with your academic advisor regularly, even if you dont have any specific questions. They are here to help you stay on track and achieve your academic goals.

How to Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with your academic advisor, please log into and select your academic advisor from the Success Network. From there, you can view your advisors availability and schedule an appointment at a day/time that works for you. If you cannot find an appointment time that works, please email your academic advisor directly so they can accommodate you. Please note that this system is only available for current/continuing students. If you are new to Pace, please note that your OnTrack account will be active at the start of the semester.

    1. Go to the .
    2. Once logged on, you will be on your Success Network page and see your Dyson Advisor listed.
    3. To schedule an appointment with your advisor, click the image next to their name.
    4. Click Schedule from the options listed.
    5. Select the type of appointment you would like to have.
    6. After you select the appointment, you have the option to review and confirm. Once confirmed, an email notification will be sent to your advisor.
    7. If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please do so via .
    • Review Degree Works and previous curriculum worksheets
    • Create a list of questions or concerns to bring to your advisors attention

Important Links

Contact Us!

We are here to help you succeed! Please do not hesitate to reach out.

Haley Gendell
Academic Advisor
Campus: New York City
Email: hgendell@pace.edu

Wayne Petro
Incoming Academic Advisor
Campus: New York City
Email: wpetro@pace.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Your academic advisor wants you to succeed! They can help you with everything from understanding major requirements to preparing for graduation. They can also connect you with resources and support on campus.

  • It is a good idea to meet with your academic advisor at least once a semester. However, you can meet with them more often if you have any questions or concerns.

  • Please bring a list of any questions or concerns you have to your appointment with your academic advisor. You should also be prepared to give your UID so your advisor can view all information on your academic profile. Your academic advisor may give you tasks complete after your appointment based on what you discuss.

  • You can find your academic advisor by logging into OnTrack and reviewing your Success Network that is where your academic advisor will be listed. You can email Sands primary Academic Advisor, Haley Gendell, for assistance.

  • Students in the Sands College of Performing Arts follow a cohort mode, which requires that they follow the scope of their program. Each semester builds upon the next, so courses are offered once a year to allow for appropriate sequencing. Because of this, students are unable to accelerate in their program unless in rare circumstance where they receive approval from their Program Heads.

  • is a part of degree requirements for all students. While it may vary a little depending on majors, its a required curriculum to obtain an undergraduate degree at Pace. Largely, it contains foundation requirements (English, Math, Lab Science, Computing, Second Language, and Public Speaking), Areas of Knowledge (2-5), and Learning Experiences (Learning Community, Civic Engagement, and Writing Enhanced).

  • Yes. Unless you are eligible for an exemption, you must take language courses at Pace. However, if you have previously taken a foreign language class, you must take a language placement exam so that you can be placed into the appropriate level course. To take the exam, please visit the Language Placement Exam page for details.

  • Degree Works is a web-based academic reporting and advising tool that outlines the requirements of a particular program and the paths to complete them. Degree Works is only accessible through the for all users. It is strongly recommended that students meet regularly with their advisor to review the information displayed on their Degree Works report.

  • Degree Works is able to:

    • Track all requirements necessary to receive your degree, based on the term you entered the University.
    • Show which courses you have taken at Pace or transferred into the University, and how they are applied towards your degree.
    • Allow you to view courses that you are currently registered for (listed as in-progress or 'IP') and see how they will be applied towards your degree.
    • Estimate your overall GPA at the end of the semester, or determine which grades are necessary to achieve a desired GPA with the GPA calculator.
  • Congratulations! You are almost there!

    Make sure to file an . Detailed information about graduation and conferral of degree can be found online.

    All graduating students are encouraged to participate in the Commencement ceremony to celebrate their graduation. View more information about Commencement.

  • As you can only submit your application once for a particular semester, you will receive an error message if you try to submit again. , click on the Student Tab>Dashboard>Student Profile.

  • The most up-to-date semester registration dates can be found on the Office of the Registrars Semester Registration Dates page.

  • Although the registration period may have begun, all students have a designated registration start day and time within that period. Generally, the more credits youve earned, the earlier your start time will be e.g. seniors will have an earlier registration time than freshmen.

    To find out when exactly you will be able to register, please log into and check the Registration Status section. This will also inform you if you have any holds on your account

  • You can add or drop courses through the end of each semesters add/drop period* (the first two weeks of the semester for regular 14 to 16-week courses).

    *The add/drop and withdrawal periods are different for late-start courses, and vary depending on the length of the course. To avoid any penalties, please visit the Office of the Registrars Registration page for more details.

  • Visit the Office of the Registrar's websites for the academic calendar and important deadlines.

  • You are advised not to exceed a maximum of two courses or eight credits each Summer Session. You should register the same way you do for fall and spring semesters. Please reach out to an academic advisor if you do not know which courses you should register.

    If you have any questions about summer tuition, financial aid availability, housing and more, please visit the 泫圖弝け Summer Sessions webpage.

  • If you have an overall GPA of 2.0 or above, and are in good financial standing at Pace, you can take up to 12 credits at another accredited college and university and transfer those credits back to Pace. However, there are very specific conditions to this policy, so be sure to read Paces page very carefully, for details and steps on how to proceed.

    If you have additional questions, or are not sure how to proceed, please contact your Academic Advisor, and theyll be able to help you with the next steps.

  • No, you will not receive course credit for classes taken at outside institutions during semesters in which you are also taking courses at Pace.