A: I meet with students all year. I am only available Monday-Friday. Typically, I meet with students between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, with the last available appointment beginning at 3:30. During peak times, such as the beginning of the term, I will post walk-in hours.
Q: What if I am out-of-state or I cannot make it on-campus at that time?
A: I do make phone appointments.
Q: How can I make an appointment?
A: Option 1-Call one of these numbers: 863-8452 (Communication Dept. Office) Option 2- email me: pedersve@uvu.edu. You will need to leave your name, UVID, and a phone number to make an appointment.
Q: Do you only take appointments?
A: No. Still, I recommend appointments in order to assure that I am not meeting with other students or in a meeting.
Q: What does the Academic Advisor do?
A: I assist students with their registration, graduation plans, course selection, department-specific career options, and much more. I am not an expert on applications, financial aid, tuition, accesibility services, and student employment, just to name a few. However, I am happy to help you get in contact with experts in these areas.
Q: But I just have a quick question?
A: Please feel free to e-mail me, call, or stop by. I may inform you that we need to meet in order to fully address your issue.
Q: Why do I always get your voice mail?
A: I do not answer the phone when I am already meeting with a student. Please leave a message! I promise to show you the same courtesy when we meet.
Q: I have a hold. Can't you just remove it?
A: Holds are placed on student records for a variety of reasons. Most of the time there is some action that must be taken for the hold to be removed. If you are a new student, we must meet in order for the hold to be removed. If it is an Academic Standards hold, see www.uvu.edu/cacc/ for more information.
department of communication : pederser@uvu.edu | 801.863.8452 | ROOM LC-227
