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. Your advisor will assist by providing information and resources. You are responsible for choosing and planning your individual program and meeting academic deadlines and requirements. Advisors encourage you to think critically, seek out resources, and develop action plans and goals. Advisors provide the information and encouragement you need to take personal responsibility for exploring options and making decisions.
The College of Health and Public Service includes programs in Dental Hygiene, Healthcare Administration, 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 providing exceptional care, accountability and results. Please send me an email if you have any questions regarding your advising experience.
Shalece Nuttall, M.Ed
Criminal Justice Advisors are located in Scott Keller Building, rooms 221B, 222A, 226B, and 227D. The First Year Advising Center (students with less than 30 credits) are located in LC 402.
Criminal Justice
Students with over 30 credit hours will meet with one of the Criminal Justice advisors.
Wendy Farnsworth
Criminal Justice Students Last name: A-K
Room: KB 221B
Christina Fife
Criminal Justice Students Last name: L-Z
Room: KB 226B
Online Advisor
Laura Jones
ALL ONLINE Criminal Justice students
Room: KB 226C
Forensic Science
ALL students interested in pursing a degree in Forensic Science must meet with the Forensic Science Advisor.
Wendy Farnsworth
Criminal Justice Students Last name: A-K
Room: KB 221B
Christina Fife
Criminal Justice Students Last name: L-Z
Room: KB 226B
National Security Studies
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center.
Students with over 30 credit hours will meet with the National Security Studies advisor.
Wendy Farnsworth
Criminal Justice Students Last name: A-K
Room: KB 221B
Christina Fife
Criminal Justice Students Last name: L-Z
Room: KB 226B
Law Enforcement Academy
Students interested in attending the Law Enforcement Academy must meet with the administrative assistant for the Law Enforcement Academy
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Emergency Service Advisors are located at the Emergency Services building, 3131 Mike Jense Pkwy, Provo
Fire Recruit Academy
Emergency Services (AS/AAS)
Cindy Braithwaite
Last name: A-K
Room: KB 222A
Carrie Peterson
Last name: L-Z
Room: ES 216
Emergency Services Administration
Cindy Braithwaite
Last name: A-K
Room: KB 222A
Carrie Peterson
Last name: L-Z
Room: ES 216
Paramedic
Cindy Braithwaite
Last name: A-K
Room: KB 222A
Carrie Peterson
Last name: L-Z
Room: ES 216
Wildland Fire Management
Cindy Braithwaite
Last name: A-K
Room: KB 222A
Carrie Peterson
Last name: L-Z
Room: ES 216
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Master in Public Administration
The advisor for the MPA program sees students by appointment only (video or phone).
School of Health Advisors are located in various locations. Please pay attention to their office location when scheduling an in-person appointment
Advisors are located at the South Faculty Annex trailer, between the Sparks Automotive and Gunther Technology building on main campus. Visit www.uvu.edu/ppac for more info
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Students interested in applying to the Dental Hygiene program.
Pre-Nursing
Students interested in applying to the nursing program.
Pre-Physician Assistant
Students interested in meeting the pre-requisties for Physician assistant school.
Pre-Respiratory Therapy
Students interested in applying to the Respiratory Therapy program.
Allied Health Department
Dental Hygiene
Students who are admitted to the Dental Hygiene program will meet with the Dental Hygiene advisor.
Respiratory Therapy
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. Advisor will see students by phone and video appointment only.
Health Sciences (MTech)
Students completing a credential through the Technical Institutions (i.e. MTECH).
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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.
Kristie Dockstader
Nursing Students
MSN
For student admitted into the Physician Assistant Program ONLY. If you are interested in applying to the program, please visit https://www.uvu.edu/physicianassistant/admissions/index.html
Physician Assistant
The Public Health advisors are located on main campus in the Scott Keller Building, KB 227. The First Year Advising Center (students with less than 30 credits) are located in LC 402.
Public Health
Nutrition Minor
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center.
Students with over 30 credit hours, not completing fully online, will meet with the Public Health advisor.
All students pursuing degree fully online will meet with the Online Public Health Advisor
Laura Jones
All Online Public Health Students
Room: KB 226C
Healthcare Administration
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center.
Students with over 30 credit hours, not completing degree fully online, will meet with the Health Care Administration advisor.
All students pursuing degree fully online will meet with the Online Health Care Administration Advisor
Laura Jones
All Online Health Care Administration Students
Room: KB 226C
School Health Education
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center.
Students with over 30 credit hours will meet with the Public Health advisor.
Health Science
Students interested in this degree and are pursuing admission into UVU's Nursing, Dental Hygiene, or Respiratory Thearpy programs, or are a Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-PA student, should meet with an advisor in the pre-professional advising center. Students who are interested in this degree, but not pursuing additional medical education should meet with Shalece.
Health & Wellness Coaching
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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.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.
