Advisors see students by appointment (phone, video and in person).
Most advisors are available Monday-Friday from 8-5 and can accommodate an evening appointment at your request.
Find your advisor by clicking on your major below or call 801-863-5788 to schedule an appointment.
Academic Advising is one of the most important services the university offers to help students navigate the college experience. Academic Advising is a shared responsibility between the student and advisor.
The College of Health and Public Service includes programs in Dental Hygiene, Healthcare Administration, Health Science, Nursing, Public Health, Respiratory Therapy, Criminal Justice, Emergency Services, Forensic Science, and National Security Studies. Our academic advisors see students based on their major and last name. The advisors are located in different buildings, both on and off main campus. When scheduling an appointment, please note the address and location of the advisor's building.
Our advisors are committed to helping all students throughout their education journey by holding to our mission and vision, while implementing our shared Advising Values.
MISSION - CHPS academic advisors empower students to thrive by providing innovative resources, compassionate support, and expansive opportunities.
VISION - Changing the trajectory of students' lives so they can thrive and serve in their community.
CHPS Advising Values - Creative, Compassionate, Transparent, Authentic, Collaborative, Fun and Positive
Please send me an email if you have any questions regarding your advising experience.
Academic advising is a collaborative effort. Students and their advisors are partners in meeting the essential learning outcomes that support student success. Ultimately, you – the student – are responsible for your educational experience, and advisors are available to provide support along the way.
All new students (0-30 credits), with the exception of Emergency Services, fire, paramedic, will start with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center. The First-Year Advising Center and Pre-Professional Advising Center are located in WB 257. For students with more than 30 credits, you will meet with an advisor in the College of Health and Public Service Advisors, located in LC 404.
The advisor for Emergency Service is located in LC 404 on UVU's Main Campus in Orem, three days a week. The advisor is located at the Emergency Services building, 3131 Mike Jense Pkwy, Provo, one day a week. Please pay attention to where you are scheduling your appointment.
Fire Recruit Academy
Emergency Services (AS/AAS)
To learn about pre-requisites visit https://www.uvu.edu/es/rca/application.html
Emergency Services Administration
Paramedic
To learn about pre-requisites visit https://www.uvu.edu/es/paramedic/admissions.html
Advisors for the following programs are only located on main campus in LC 404
Criminal Justice
Forensic Science
National Security Studies
Law Enforcement Academy
Students interested in attending the Law Enforcement Academy must contact the administrative assistant for the Law Enforcement Academy
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Students interested in applying to the Dental Hygiene program.
Pre-Nursing
Students interested in applying to the nursing program.
Pre-Respiratory Therapy
Students interested in applying to the Respiratory Therapy program.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Students interested in applying to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Pre-Physical Therapy Assistant
Students interested in applying to the Physical Therapy Assistant program
Students who are working in the following fields and need to complete a bachelors degree online will meet with the following advisors
Dental Hygiene (AAS to BS Completion)
Students who are a licensed Dental Hygenist and would like to complete the online bachelors degree will meet with the online Dental Hygiene advisor.
Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT Completion)
Students who have completed a RRT credential and are interested in completing our BS Respiratory Therapy degree, will need to meet with an advisor to apply to the online completion program.
ASN and RN to BSN
Students admitted into the nursing program, those with a RN credential and are interested in completing the BS Nursing degree will meet with our Nursing advisor.
Healthcare Administration
Health & Wellness Coaching
Health Science/Healthcare Services
Public Health
School Health Education
