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ADVISE on the Web (AoW)

Description Advise on the Web is an application that allows academic advisors to access academic information for students via the web. The following information is available in Aow:

  • Individual student information (real-time): View information for individual students (unofficial transcripts and registration information); Add/view/email notes to students.
  • Information for students in batch: Query the Aow database (includes canned queries); send mass email; print transcripts in batch.
How to Access the System Note: An Advise on the Web account is required to access Aow. If you need an account, please refer to the "How to Get an Account" section below.

  1. Go to ARES at ares.umd.edu
  2. Select "Advisor Services" from the listing on the left side of the page
  3. Select "ADVISE on the Web" from the "Advisor Links" box on the left side of the page
How to Get an Account
  1. Go to the UM Account Request Form. Log in using your UMD credentials if necessary.
  2. Confirm the "User Information" section at the top is correct. Complete the FERPA tutorial if you have not already.
  3. Under the "Access Request" section, check the box next to uAchieve. Make sure to select the type of access needed:

    1. Read Only - ability to view individual student information only
    2. Search - provides search capability
    3. Batch - ability to print batch transcripts
    4. Mass mailing - ability to send mass emails

  4. Complete and submit the form.
Resources
  • Aow SEARCH Manual : Information on how to use Aow's query tool to search for groups of students.
Additional questions can be directed to advisefeedback@umd.edu
Training Individual and group trainings are available. To request training, complete the form below, making sure to select "Advise on the Web" from the "Type of Training" drop-down box and add any additional details in the "Other" box (e.g., if you would like a group training).

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