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Academic Advising for Undergraduate Students

Academic advising is an essential component of a student's educational experience at Saint Louis University. All undergraduate students are assigned a professional academic advisor who works with them throughout their time at SLU.  These advisors provide important information and guidance to help students achieve their educational goals, assist them in navigating various policies and procedures, and are often the initial point of contact between students and campus resources.

Advising Information and Resources

Advising Roles and Outcomes

Successful advising results from a collaborative relationship, with the advisor and student each performing certain tasks and sharing important information throughout the student’s time at SLU. 

Role of the Academic Advisor

  • Assist students in understanding their academic requirements
  • Assist students with establishing and monitoring their progress toward educational goals
  • Encourage students to take an active role in their educational experience and empower them to make decisions for short- and long-term plans
  • Discuss academic and/or personal concerns with the student and, when appropriate, refer the student to relevant programs or offices within the University structure
  • Adhere to federal guidelines regarding the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act

Role of the Student

  • Communicate with their advisor at appropriate times
  • Come to advising appointments prepared to discuss relevant issues
  • Monitor an educational plan to achieve their educational goals
  • Effectively utilize technological platforms (Courses@SLU, DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate, Banner Self-Service, etc.) for course registration and educational planning).
  • Etilize campus resources and services that can assist them in achieving their academic, personal, and career goals
  • Accept responsibility for decisions and actions that affect educational progress and goals

Student Outcomes

  1. Regarding pre-registration, as a result of the advising process each year, students will be able to do the following:
    • Know where to find information about the process and dates related to academic advising and registration;
    • Use the University’s scheduling/registration platform(s) to create a list of appropriate courses for the upcoming semester; and 
    • Select courses that meet requirements of their SLU degree (ie., major, Core, electives).
  2. Regarding degree-planning, as a result of the advising process each year, students will be able to do the following:
    • Develop and monitor an educational plan for achieving their academic goals;
    • Know where to find information about relevant academic policies and procedures. When necessary, understand how an academic policy/procedure impacts their educational progress; and
    • Effectively utilize technological platforms (courses@slu, Degree Works, EAB Navigate, Banner Self Service, etc.) to assist in educational planning and course registration.
  3. Regarding resources, students will be able to do the following:
    • Identify and utilize campus resources and services that can assist them in achieving their academic, personal, and career goals; and
    • Identify members of their success team and understand the purpose/expertise of each assigned staff/faculty when prompted.
Advising Structure and Locations

Academic Advising offices are in multiple locations on campus, with each office supporting students in specific colleges or schools. Each unit is managed by a director of academic advising who reports to Assistant Provost for Academic Success Peggy Dotson, in the Office of the Provost. This structure allows for consistent practices and support across the various units, while acknowledging the unique characteristics of each program’s curricular and academic needs.  

Verhaegen Hall 

  • Student majors/programs served: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, still deciding
  • Director/supervisor: Pamela Jackson

Pius Library

  • Student majors/program served: Doisy College of Health Science, Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing
  • Director/supervisor: Natalie Floeh

Cook Hall

  • Student majors/programs served: Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
  • Director/supervisor: Brittany Ludwig

McDonnell Douglas Hall

Student majors/programs served: School of Science and Engineering

Director/supervisor: Jennifer van Driest 

Tegeler Hall

  • Student majors/programs served: College for Public Health and Social Justice, School of Education, School of Social Work 
  • Director/supervisor: Amanda Butler
Academic Advisors

The following list includes primary academic advisors and the students they advise:

  • Barton, Shanon - Doisy College of Health Sciences
  • Benson, Andre - Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
  • Butler, Amanda (Director) - College for Public Health and Social Justice, School of Education, School of Social Work 
  • Critchfield, Cynthia - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, Still Deciding
  • Davis, Keri - Doisy College of Health Sciences
  • DelVecchio, James - Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
  • Eckell, Sydney - School of Science and Engineering
  • Fletcher, LaKesha - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering
  • Floeh, Natalie (Director) - Doisy College of Health Sciences, Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing
  • Hubbman, Yvette - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering
  • Hughes, Colin - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering
  • Jackson, Pamela (Director) - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering
  • Janson, Jeff - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering
  • Jones, Sean - Doisy College of Health Sciences
  • Ludwig, Brittany (Director) - Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
  • Marsh, Amelia - School of Science and Engineering
  • Mierzejewski, Haley -Doisy College of Health Sciences
  • Mitchell, Lisa - Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
  • Morris, Sarah - School of Science and Engineering
  • O'Brien, Kate - College for Public Health and Social Justice, School of Education, School of Social Work 
  • Racoosin, Kristin - Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing
  • Reed, Jaime - Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business
  • Reyes, Karen - School of Science and Engineering
  • Roepke, Scott - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering
  • Russell, Nick - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, Still Deciding
  • Stenulson, David - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering
  • Turner, Jerrod - Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing
  • van Driest, Jennifer (Director) - School of Science and Engineering
  • Wartick, Emily - College of Arts and Sciences, School of Science and Engineering
  • Wittekiend, Ryan - College for Public Health and Social Justice, School of Education, School of Social Work 
Additional Student Support and Resources

The academic advisor is one member of the student’s success team at SLU. Students are also assigned a faculty mentor, career counselor, and financial aid counselor. Students may also work with an advisor or counselor if they are participating in one of the following programs: RISE Program; University Honors Program; INTO SLU; Office of Pre-Health and Pre-Law Studies; Students’ Opportunities for Achievement and Resources; Student Success Coaching; International Services; and University Athletics Academic Services. All members of the Success Team are listed in EAB Navigate where students can email and/or schedule an appointment.  

In addition to the assigned success team, students have access to a range of support and information from numerous campus resources.