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: 

• Current/Admitted Students: Use your UMKC SSO and password to log in to connect to see your advisor’s weekly availability and schedule an appointment online. Visit here for instructions if you are new to connect.
• High School Students/First-time College Freshmen: Contact the UMKC Welcome Center to schedule a campus visit! 

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.