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 the advisor's 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
Students living in Utah and completing the degree in person or online can meet with an aviation advisor. The aviation advisors are located at the Provo Airport, Hangar B, 1185 Mike Jense Pkwy, in Provo. They see students by last names for the following programs:
- AS/AAS Aviation Science
- BS Aviation Management
- BS Professional Pilot
DIANNA BUNKER
MARILYN RIDDLE
Global Aviation Student Support Center
Provides advisement, general information, getting started, course access, tech support, etc. for students living outside of Utah.
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. They see students based on last names for the following programs:
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- AS/AA Community Health
- BS Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Health Services Administration
KRISTIE DOCKSTADER
Last Name A-F
Kristies also advises all students for
BS in School Health Education
801.863.6974
Jennie Olson
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. They see students based on last names for the following programs:
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- Law Enforcement Certificate
- National Security Studies Certificate
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- AS/AA in Criminal Justice
- BS in Criminal Justice
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- BS in Forensic Science
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- Forensic Investigation Emphasis
- Forensic Laboratory Emphasis
- BS/BA National Security Studies
Doug Hobbs
Katy Dollahite
Pre-Dental Hygiene Advisors
Students interested, but have not yet applied to the program, must contact the University College Advising Center for help with taking prerequisites for admission into the Dental Hygiene Program. The University College Advising Center is temporarily located in the Faculty Annex Trailers, FA 314. This is between the Sparks Automotive Building and the Gunther Technology Building on the south side of campus. They see students by appointment .
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). They see students based on last names for the following programs:
- 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
Bonnie Lamb
shalece Nuttall
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 University College Advising Center is temporarily located in the Faculty Annex Trailers, FA 314. This is between the Sparks Automotive Building and the Gunther Technology Building on the south side of campus. They see students by appointment.
Jeannine Rushing
Pre-Respiratory Therapy and Pre-Physician Assitant Advisor
Students interested in applying to the Respiratory Therapy program or meet the pre-reqs for PA school, must meet with the pre-respiratory therapy advisor, who will provide information and guidance on prerequisites and the application process. The University College Advising Center is temporarily located in the Faculty Annex Trailers, FA 314. This is between the Sparks Automotive Building and the Gunther Technology Building on the south side of campus. They see students by appointment.
