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Academic Advising

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No matter when you join us in your academic journey, we are here to help you along your path to a degree.

Undergraduate Advising

UMKC RooAdvising advises students who have declared a pre-education or psychology major, and those who are seeking admission to a teacher education program. All undergraduate students are required to meet with an academic adviser prior to enrolling in classes each semester. 

To schedule an advising appointment: 

Graduate Advising

Graduate students can schedule an appointment with a faculty adviser about available degree options.  If you do not know who your adviser is, please contact the administrative assistant for your department at the phone number or e-mail below:

  • Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations: Nancy White, Office Support Assistant, (816) 235-2716 or njwhite@umkc.edu
  • Psychology and Counseling: Kathleen Chartrand, Office Support Assistant, (816) 235-1318 or kchartrand@umkc.edu
  • Social Work: Heidi Updike, Office Support Assistant, (816) 235-1025 or umkcsocwk@umkc.edu
  • Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies: Connie Fischer, Office Support Assistant, (816) 235-2245 or fischerci@umkc.edu
If you are unsure of which department you are in or have general questions, contact the UMKC SESWPS Office of Student Services at 816-235-2234 or seswps@umkc.edu.