Advisement at Utah Valley University is a teaching and learning process focused on student success. Academic advising is more than just meeting with an advisor to determine your class schedule. Advising encourages students to think critically, seek out resources, and develop action plans and goals. An advisor provides students with the information and encouragement they need to take personal responsibility for their education, exploring options, and making decisions. Academic Advising is a shared partnership between the student and advisor, which requires participation and involvement on both parties.
The College of Health and Public Service includes programs in Community Health, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Aviation, 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 their building.
New and prospective students are encouraged to meet with an advisor as one of the first steps in beginning their educational experiences. Students are strongly encouraged to meet regularly with their academic advisor to develop goals (personal and educational), and to stay on track for graduation!
The academic advisors in the College of Health and Public Service assist students in the following ways:
- assessing and matching your personal strengths and interests with career and educational options
- selecting a major or career pathway
- understanding class sequences and requirements
- avoiding or overcoming academic challenges
- identifying additional activities and experiences that will expand your educational progress
Aviation Advisors
The aviation advisors are located at the Provo Airport, Hangar B, 1185 Mike Jense Pkwy, in Provo.
DIANNA BUNKER
MARILYN RIDDLE
Global Aviation Student Support Center
Provides advisement, general information, getting started, course access, tech support, etc.
Open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm MST
(888)901-7192 or (801) 863-7830
(801) 863-7850 Fax
Community Health Advisors
Advisors are located at the Health Professions building, 987 South Geneva Road, in Orem.
BECCA BRIMHALL
801.863.6579
Last Name A-Z
AS/AA in Community Health
BS in Community Health
-Community Health Education Emphasis
KRISTIE DOCKSTADER
801.863.6974
Last Name A-Z
BS in Community Health
-Health Services Administration Emphasis
BS in School Health Education
Criminal Justice Advisors
The criminal justice advisors see students by appointment. The advisors are located in the Environmental Technology building, room EN 101, right off of the Hall of Flags. New students will need to attend a group advising session in order to be cleared to register for courses.
Doug Hobbs
801.863.5531
Office: EN 101A
Last Name A-0
- Law Enforcement Certificate
- National Security Studies Certificate
- AS/AA in Criminal Justice
- BS in Criminal Justice
- BS in Forensic Science
- Forensic Investigation Emphasis
- Forensic Laboratory Emphasis
Shalece Nuttall
801.863.5582
Office: EN 101B
Last Name P-Z
- Law Enforcement Certificate
- National Security Studies Certificate
- AS/AA in Criminal Justice
- BS in Criminal Justice
- BS in Forensic Science
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- Forensic Investigation Emphasis
- Forensic Laboratory Emphasis
Pre-Dental Hygiene Advisor
Students interested, but have not yet applied to the program, must contact the Academic Counseling Center for help with taking prerequisites for admission into the Dental Hygiene Program. The Academic Counseling Center is located in LC 402 on main campus, and will see students by either appointment or walk-in. To schedule an appointment, please call 801-863-8425 or 801-863-6484.
Dental Hygiene Advisor
Students who have been accepted into the dental hygiene program will need to contact the dental hygiene advisor, located at the Health Professions building, 987 South Geneva Road, in Orem. The advisor sees students by appointment (in person or phone).
Kristie Dockstader
801.863.6974
Office: HP 101b
Last Name A-Z
- AAS in Dental Hygiene
- BS in Dental Hygiene
Emergency Services Advisors
Advisors are located at the Fire Science building, 3131 Mike Jense Pkwy, Provo. The advisors see students by last name by appointment (in person or phone).
Bonnie Lamb
801.863.7793
Office: FS 214
Last Name A-L
- Aviation Fire Officer Certificate
- Firefighter Recruit Candidate Certificate
- Paramedic Certificate
- AAS in Emergency Services
- Aviation Fire Officer Emphasis
- Firefighter/Emergency Care Emphasis
- Fire Officer Emphasis
- AAS in Wildland Fire Management
- AS in Emergency Services
- BS in Emergency Services
- Emergency Care Emphasis
- Emergency Management Emphasis
- Emergency Management and Disaster Assistance Emphasis
Katy Dollahite
801.863.7748
Office: FS 216
Last Name M-Z
- Aviation Fire Officer Certificate
- Firefighter Recruit Candidate Certificate
- Paramedic Certificate
- AAS in Emergency Services
- Aviation Fire Officer Emphasis
- Firefighter/Emergency Care Emphasis
- Fire Officer Emphasis
- AAS in Wildland Fire Management
- AS in Emergency Services
- BS in Emergency Services
- Emergency Care Emphasis
- Emergency Management Emphasis
- Emergency Management and Disaster Assistance Emphasis
Master in Public Services
The advisor for the MPS is located at the Provo Airport Hangar A (1155 Slide Line Drive). The advisor sees students by appointment only (in person or phone).
Kim Sparks
KSparks@uvu.edu
801.863.7790
Last Name A-Z
- Master in Public Services
Pre-Nursing Advisors
Students interested in applying to the nursing program must meet with the pre-nursing advisors who provide information and guidance on prerequisites and the application process. The pre-nursing advisors are located on the main campus.
Dana Walker
Bryan Walker
Nursing Advisor
Students who have been accepted into the ASN program or are interested in the RN-to-BSN program will need to contact the nursing advisor, located at the Health Professions building, 987 South Geneva Road, in Orem.
Respiratory Therapy Advisor
Students interested in apply to the Respiratory Therapy program must meet with the pre-respiratory therapy advisor, who will provide information and guidance on prerequisites and the application process. The advisor is located on main campus.
