Message from our Advising Director
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.
Our advisors are committed to helping all students throughout their education journey by providing exceptional care, accountability and results.
Shalece Nuttall
Advising Director - College of Health and Public Service
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
To reduce community exposure of COVID-19 and keep our students safe, we are only taking phone and online appointments at this time
Find your advisor by clicking on your major below
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 ALL students by last name for the following programs:
- AS/AAS Aviation Science
- BS Aviation Management
- BS Aerospace Technology 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
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center, located on main campus in LC 402. They see students by last name for the following programs:
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- AS/AA Community Health
- BS Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Health Services Administration
Students with over 30 credit hours will meet with one of the Community Health advisors. Advisors are located at the Health Professions building, 987 South Geneva Road, in Orem. They see students by last name 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-K
801.863.6974
Kristie also advises for
BS in School Health Education
Jennie Olson
Criminal Justice Advisors
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center, located on main campus in LC 402. They see students by last name for the following programs:
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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
Students with over 30 credit hours will meet with one of the Criminal Justice advisors. Advisors are located in the Environmental Technology building, room EN 101, right off of the Hall of Flags. They see students by last name for the following programs:
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- Criminal Justice Certificate
- 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
Christina Fife
wENDY fARNSWORTH
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 Advisement Center is located on the 4th floor of the Losee Center. LC 404. They see students by appointment.
Adam Black
Emily Hill
Emergency Services Advisors
Advisors are located at the Fire Science building, 3131 Mike Jense Pkwy, Provo. The advisors see students by specific major by appointment.
Bonnie Lamb
801.863.7793
Office: FS 214
ALL Students through Fall 2020
AS Emergency Services
AAS Emergency Services
Fire Recruit Candidate (RCA) Certificate
Paramedic Certificate
AAS Wildland Fire Management
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 University College Advisement Center is located on the 4th floor of the Losee Center. LC 404. They see students by appointment.
Pre-Respiratory Therapy and Pre-Physician Assistant 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 or pre-PA advisor, who will provide information and guidance on prerequisites and the application process. The University College Advisement Center is located on the 4th floor of the Losee Center. LC 404. Advisors will see students by appointment.
Pre-Respiratory Therapy
Melissa Eiche
Pre-Physician Assistant
Jeannine Rushing
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