Need Help? Advising in the College
Everyone needs a little help sometimes! Explore the College’s many advising resources below.
| Who | Visit For | How to Contact |
|---|---|---|
Pre-Major Advisor Every College student is also assigned a pre-major advisor when they enter UVA. This faculty member helps you select classes and keep on track your first two years. |
| Your pre-major advisor is listed in SIS: Look for your “program advisor.” Email them to make an appointment. Can't find them? Email askthecollege@virginia.edu |
Academic Advising Dean Every College student is assigned an Advising Dean—this faculty member is your academic support resource as long as you are in the College. |
| You can find out who your dean is here.
To make an appointment, call 434-924-3351, M-F, 8-5 or stop by Monroe 101. |
College Undergraduate Advising Office Staff - Monroe 101 Sometimes you just have a quick question. The College Undergraduate Advising Office Staff are eager to help you. |
| Just stop by Monroe 101 between 8-5, M-F or call 434-924-3351. |
Dean of the Day The Dean of the Day is an Academic Advising Dean who is available by Zoom on weekday afternoons from 2:30-4 when classes are in session. |
| Connect to the Dean of the Day M-F, 2:30-4pm EST. |
Directors of Undergraduate Programs Every department has a Director of Undergraduate Programs to help students navigate the department’s major and minor programs. |
| Find the Directors of Undergraduate Programs in the College. |
Major Advisor When you declare your major at the end of your second year, you are assigned a major advisor. |
| Your major advisor is listed in SIS after you declare your major: Look for your “program advisor.” Email them to make an appointment. |
World Language Coordinators World Language Coordinators are faculty who help students navigate language studies in the College. |
| Find the World Language Coordinators and their contact information. |
Specialized Advising in the College
The College is a complex place and sometimes you need specialized advice. The following people can help.
| Who | Visit For | How to Contact |
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Director of Undergraduate Advising Meira Kensky | Questions regarding advising in the College Questions about the Advising Fellows program and Pre-Major advising | Email: ybj5cx@virginia.edu |
College Registrar Judy Updike | Questions about your academic record, AP and DE credits, and applying for graduation | Email: clasregistrar@virginia.edu |
Domestic Transfer Credit Evaluator Erin O’Donnell or Kerry Murphy | Questions about transferring credits from US colleges and universities | Find forms and answers to your questions about transferring credits. Email: transfer_credit@virginia.edu |
Study Abroad Transfer Credit Evaluator Jailisa Wright | Questions about study abroad credits | Find forms and answers to your questions about study abroad. |
College Life Skills Coach Christy Rotman | Help with time management, procrastination, study strategies, transitioning to UVA, goal setting, making connections on grounds, exploring majors or careers, motivation and more | Check out the College Life Skills Coach’s resources page. Email: christyr@virginia.edu |
Intra-university Transfer to the College Dean Erin Eaker | Questions from current UVA students about transferring to the College from another school Non-UVA students should apply for transfer to UVA through the UVA Admissions Office. | Find out more about transferring to the College from other UVA schools. Email: ele3a@virginia.edu |
World Language Placement Dean Melissa Frost | Questions about fulfilling the College’s World Language Requirement | Learn about the World Language Requirement and placement in language courses. Email: mjf4xk@virginia.edu |
Advising Deans for Student Athletes Karlin Luedtke (Football and Basketball) Erin Eaker (Olympic Sports) | Academic Support for Student Athletes | Email: Karlin Luedtke kl5k@virginia.edu Erin Eaker ele3a@virginia.edu
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