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Academic Advising Appointments

Advising appointments for the following term will begin about mid-semester. Please watch your email and the Health Science Weekly for specific dates and detailed instructions.  Please be sure to make an appointment with your assigned advisor. 

Advising Procedures

  • All students are required to see their advisor every semester before they register for the next semester's classes.
  • A 3-4 week period during October and March is set aside for pre-registration advising appointments to discuss your schedule for the following semester.  Everyone must make an appointment during this time.
  • A Sign up sheet will be posted outside the Health Programs Office for advising appointments during this time.
  • It is your responsibility to schedule an appointment before your registration timeSign up early and keep your appointment.

Prepare for your Advising Appointment

  • Prepare your schedule and your overall plan before your appointment.
  • Familiarize yourself with the pre-requisites for courses and the sequencing of courses when making your plan.
  • Be aware that some courses are only offered periodically and plan accordingly (every other spring, fall only, etc.).
  • Fill out the Advising Information Sheet and bring it to your appointment. 
  • Feel free to come with a list of questions.
  • You should also plan to meet with your advisor for your declared major (Biology, Exercise Science, Business, Psychology, etc.).

Advisor Assignments

 

Peggy Abels, Health Science Programs Director,

 is your advisor if your program is:

  • Medicine
  • Physicians Assistant
  • Podiatry
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Radiography Comp. Majors

 Elizabeth Stout, Assistant Director is your advisor if your program is:

  • Cardiovascular Perfusion
  • Chiropractic
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Dentistry
  • Health Information Management
  • Medical Technology Comp. Majors
  • Mortuary Science
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Optometry
  • Physical Therapy
  • Respiratory Therapy Comp. Major
  • Health Science Minors
  • Deciding Health Science Students