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, 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.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.
Some of our students will start with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center and the Pre-Professional Advising Center. Others will start with the advisors in the college. The First-Year Advising Center and Pre-Professional Advising Center are located in WB 257. The College of Health and Public Service Advisors are located in LC 404.
Criminal Justice
Students with over 30 credit hours will meet with the Criminal Justice advisor.
Shane Smith
Criminal Justice
All Students Last
Room: LC 404C
All students pursuing the degree fully online will meet with the Online Criminal Justice advisor .
Laura Jones
ALL FULLY ONLINE Criminal Justice students
Room: LC 404P
Forensic Science
ALL students interested in pursing a degree in Forensic Science must meet with the Forensic Science Advisor.
Christina Fife
Forensic Science
All Students
Room: LC 404B
National Security Studies
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center.
Students with over 30 credit hours will meet with the National Security Studies advisor.
Shane Smith
All National Security Studies
Room: LC 404B
Law Enforcement Academy
Students interested in attending the Law Enforcement Academy must contact the administrative assistant for the Law Enforcement Academy
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Carrie Peterson main office is on UVU's Main Campus in Orem She is at the Emergency Services building, 3131 Mike Jense Pkwy, Provo, one day a week. Please pay attention to where you are scheduling your appointment with her. Christina Fife is located on UVU's Main Campus in Orem.
Fire Recruit Academy
Emergency Services (AS/AAS)
To learn about pre-requisites visit https://www.uvu.edu/es/rca/application.html
Carrie Peterson
Last name: A-Z
Room: LC 404R
Emergency Services Administration
Carrie Peterson
Last name: A-Z
Room: LC 404R
Paramedic
To learn about pre-requisites visit https://www.uvu.edu/es/paramedic/admissions.html
Carrie Peterson
Last name: A-Z
Room: LC 404R
Wildland Fire Management
Carrie Peterson
Last name: A-Z
Room: LC 404R
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Master in Public Administration
The advisor for the MPA program sees students by appointment only (video or phone).
Advisors are located in the Woodbury Building in WB 257. Visit www.uvu.edu/ppac for more info
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Students interested in applying to the Dental Hygiene program.
Pre-Nursing
Students interested in applying to the nursing program.
Pre-Physician Assistant
Students interested in meeting the pre-requisties for Physician assistant school.
Pre-Respiratory Therapy
Students interested in applying to the Respiratory Therapy program.
Allied Health Department
Dental Hygiene (AAS to BS Completion)
Students who are a licensed Dental Hygenist 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. Advisor will see students by phone and video appointment only.
Health Sciences (MTech)
Students completing a credential through the Technical Institutions (i.e. MTECH).
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ASN and RN to BSN
Students admitted into the nursing program, those with a RN credential and are interested in completing the BS Nursing degree will meet with our Nursing advisor.
Kristie Dockstader
Nursing Students
MSN
For student admitted into the Physician Assistant Program ONLY. If you are interested in applying to the program, please visit https://www.uvu.edu/physicianassistant/admissions/index.html
Physician Assistant
Public Health
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center.
Students with over 30 credit hours, not completing fully online, will meet with the Public Health advisor.
All students pursuing degree fully online will meet with the Online Public Health Advisor
Laura Jones
All Online Public Health Students
Room: LC 404P
Healthcare Administration
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center.
Students with over 30 credit hours, not completing degree fully online, will meet with the Health Care Administration advisor.
All students pursuing degree fully online will meet with the Online Health Care Administration Advisor
Laura Jones
All Online Health Care Administration Students
Room: LC 404P
School Health Education
All new freshman and transfer students with less than 30 credits must meet with a counselor in the First Year Advising Center.
Students with over 30 credit hours will meet with the Public Health advisor.
Health Science
Public Health
Nutrition Minor
Students interested in this degree and are pursuing admission into UVU's Nursing, Dental Hygiene, or Respiratory Thearpy programs, or are a Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-PA student, should meet with an advisor in the pre-professional advising center. Students who are interested in this degree, but not pursuing additional medical education should meet with Wendy.
wendy farnsworth
Students E-Z
Room: LC 404Q
Christina Fife
Students A-D
Room: LC 404B
Nutrition Minor
Health & Wellness Coaching
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