{"id":110,"date":"2021-07-13T14:29:59","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T19:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T19:18:39","slug":"undergraduate-advising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/undergraduate-advising\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Advising"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Zilber College of Public Health undergraduate students can schedule an advising appointment using Navigate360.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwmilwaukee.campus.eab.com\/\" rel=\"\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/10\/Navigate-Instructions-2.pdf\" rel=\"\">How to Use Navigate360 (PDF)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interested-in-learning-more-about-the-zilber-college-of-public-health-or-changing-your-major\"><strong>Interested in learning more about the Zilber College of Public Health, or changing your major?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-our-advisors\">Contact our advisors: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public Health<\/strong><br>Kelsi Faust, <a href=\"mailto:meyer378@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meyer378@uwm.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kinesiology (including Pre-PT and Pre-Athletic Training)<\/strong><br>Torry Rufer, <a href=\"mailto:tjrufer@uwm.edu\">tjrufer@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nutritional Sciences (including Pre-Dietetics)<\/strong><br>Kelsi Faust, <a href=\"mailto:meyer378@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meyer378@uwm.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-m-a-new-student-how-do-i-start\">I\u2019m a new student. How do I start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are assigned an academic advisor upon admission to UWM. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentorientation\/\">New Student Orientation (NSO)<\/a> helps those who are new to campus to learn and understand the enrollment process and enroll in classes for their first semester at UWM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-is-my-advisor\">Who is my advisor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"46, 104, 46\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/faust-kelsi\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Kelsi_Faust_20221128_TCF_ZSPH_0510-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Kelsi Faust. Smiling woman with long blonde hair parted in the middle wearing a sage green blouse.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Kelsi_Faust_20221128_TCF_ZSPH_0510-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Kelsi_Faust_20221128_TCF_ZSPH_0510.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/faust-kelsi\/\">Kelsi  Faust, Ed.D.<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Academic Advisor<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:meyer378@uwm.edu\">meyer378@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142516070\">414-251-6070<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">KIRC 5079<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Health Major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutritional Sciences Major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutritional Sciences Minor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Dietetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"46, 104, 46\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/rufer-torry\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/torry-rufer-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Torry Rufer. Man with short spiky blonde hair and a beard is wearing glasses and blue checkered shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/torry-rufer-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2022\/12\/torry-rufer.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/rufer-torry\/\">Torry  Rufer, MS<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Senior Academic Advisor<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:tjrufer@uwm.edu\">tjrufer@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142296237\">414-229-6237<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Enderis Hall  810<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kinesiology Major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kinesiology Minor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Physical Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Athletic Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate in the Study of Complementary &amp; Integrative Health Approaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Care Informatics Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also see the name of your advisor and contact them directly by accessing your student center in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/paws\/home\/\">PAWS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-should-i-meet-with-my-advisor\">When should I meet with my advisor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor at least once per semester to ensure timely progress to graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrolling for spring semester? Schedule an appointment with your advisor in October or November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrolling for fall semester? Schedule an appointment with your advisor in March or April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are also welcome to schedule an appointment with their advisor at any time to discuss academic challenges, career opportunities, or any other questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-my-advisor-help-me\">How can my advisor help me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zilber College of Public Health academic advisors understand the challenges of balancing academics, work, family, and the social aspects of college life. Advisors partner with you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore your academic and career interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan the sequence of your courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for course enrollment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access tutoring and other academic support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify opportunities for campus involvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect you to campus resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan for graduation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-campus-resources\"><strong>Campus Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/tutoring-and-supplemental-instruction\/\">Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/deanofstudents\/\">Dean of Students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/\">Student Health and Wellness Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/global-inclusion\/multicultural-student-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multicultural Student Centers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/onestop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Stop Enrollment and Financial Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-4606\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">Students<\/div><ul>\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>All Services &amp; Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/#student-life\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Student Life<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/#academic-resources\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Academic Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/#admission-cost-aid\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Admission, Cost &amp; Aid<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/#campus-resources\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Campus Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":4597,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/centered.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-110","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - 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