Advisors see students by appointment (phone, video and in person).
Most advisors are available Monday-Friday from 8-5 and can accommodate an evening appointment at your request.
Find your advisor by clicking on your major below or call 801-863-5788 to schedule an appointment.
Academic Advising is one of the most important services the university offers to help students navigate the college experience. Academic Advising is a shared responsibility between the student and advisor.
The College of Health and Public Service includes programs in Dental Hygiene, Healthcare Administration, Health Science, Nursing, Public Health, Respiratory Therapy, 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 holding to our mission and vision, while implementing our shared Advising Values.
MISSION - CHPS academic advisors empower students to thrive by providing innovative resources, compassionate support, and expansive opportunities.
VISION - Changing the trajectory of students' lives so they can thrive and serve in their community.
CHPS Advising Values - Creative, Compassionate, Transparent, Authentic, Collaborative, Fun and Positive
Please send me an email if you have any questions regarding your advising experience.
Academic advising is a collaborative effort. Students and their advisors are partners in meeting the essential learning outcomes that support student success. Ultimately, you – the student – are responsible for your educational experience, and advisors are available to provide support along the way.
If you are a Prospective Student and would like to schedule an appointment with an advisor, please call 801-863-5788.
All New Students (0-30 credits), will start with an advisor in the First-Year Advising Center (with the exception of Emergency Services, Fire, and Paramedic programs). The First-Year Advising Center is located in WB 257. Please click one of the links below, based on your major, to schedule an appointment with a First-Year Advisor.
Health Science, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Respiratory Therapy, OTA, PTACRIMINAL JUSTICE, FORENSIC SCIENCE, HEALTHCARE ADMIN, PUBLIC HEALTH, National security studies
Students with more than 30 credits, will meet with an advisor in the College of Health and Public Service, located in BA 205. Please find your degree program below and click the corresponding link to schedule an appointment with your advisor.
The advisor for Emergency Services is located in BA 205 on UVU's Main Campus in Orem,
three days a week. The advisor is located at the Emergency Services building, 3131
Mike Jense Pkwy, Provo, one day a week. Please pay attention to where you are scheduling
your appointment.
Fire Recruit Academy
Emergency Services (AS/AAS)
To learn about pre-requisites visit https://www.uvu.edu/es/rca/application.html
Emergency Services Administration
Paramedic
To learn about pre-requisites visit https://www.uvu.edu/es/paramedic/admissions.html
Advisors for the following programs are located only on the UVU main campus in BA 205.
Criminal Justice
Forensic Science
National Security Studies
Law Enforcement Academy
Students interested in attending the Law Enforcement Academy must contact the administrative assistant for the Law Enforcement Academy
Healthcare Administration
Health & Wellness Coaching & Nutrition
Health Science/Healthcare Services
UVU does NOT have a radiography technology program. Our advisors will help you with the requirements for the AAS Healthcare Services degree, including anatomy and physiology. Students are responsible for identifying pre-requisites and other requirements for the program(s) they wish to attend and contact that institution for questions regarding application and admissions.
Public Health
School Health Education
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Before scheduling an appointment with our pre-dental hygiene advisor, please watch this video a for an overview of the requirements needed for admission UVU's dental hygiene program.
Students interested in applying to the Dental Hygiene program.
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Respiratory Therapy
Before scheduling an appointment with our pre-respiratory therapy advisor, please review this handout for an overview of the requirements for UVU's respiratory therapy program.
Students interested in applying to the Respiratory Therapy program
Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant
Students interested in applying to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant
Students interested in applying to the Physical Therapist Assistant program
Students who are working in the following fields and need to complete a bachelors degree online will meet with the following advisors
Dental Hygiene (AAS to BS Completion)
Students who are a licensed Dental Hygienist and would like to complete the online bachelors degree will meet with the online Dental Hygiene advisor.
Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT Completion)
Students who have completed a RRT credential and are interested in completing our BS Respiratory Therapy degree, will need to meet with an advisor to apply to the online completion program.
rN to BSN
Students with a RN credential and are interested in completing the BS Nursing degree will meet with our Nursing advisor.
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