Find Your Advisor
The College academic advising system utilizes an array of specialty advisors to make sure that you are getting the proper help when choosing your academic path. Once you’ve declared your major or minor, a team of advisors typically including a faculty member from your department and a full-time professional advisor will be there to help you. Refer to Jayhawk GPS or our list of advisors below if you are unsure of who your advisor is or would like to meet with an advisor to explore a different major or minor.
How to View your Assigned Advisor(s)
A student's assigned advisor can be viewed through Jayhawk GPS. You will log in with your Single-Sign-On KU Log-In. Some departments have shared advising responsibilities, rather than one specific advisor. If you do not see a specific advisor name at this location, you can find additional information about your department's advising team below.
Academic Advisors by Department
*This list is always accurate to reflect temporary coverage and shifting assingments. Please check back here often for updates!*
Humanities
- Classics: Nicole Evans
- East Asian Languages & Cultures: Nicole Evans
- English: J.D. Smith
- French, Francophone & Italian Studies: Melissa Foree
- German Studies: Melissa Foree
- History: Nicole Evans
- History of Art: Krystle Perkins
- Humanities: Nicole Evans
- Philosophy: J.D. Smith
- Religious Studies: J.D. Smith
- Slavic Languages & Literatures: Nicole Evans
- Spanish & Portuguese: Melissa Foree
International & Interdisciplinary Studies
- African & African-American Studies: Melissa Foree
- American Studies: Melissa Foree
- Environmental Studies:
- Students with last names A - E: Cortney McKay
- Students with last names F - K: Jacob Thomas
- Students with last names L - Q: Darla Kelly
- Students with last names R - Z: Precious Sanders
- Global & International Studies: Jordan Clark
- Indigenous Studies: See department for faculty advising
- Jewish Studies: Bridget Bradley
- Latin American & Caribbean Studies: Melissa Foree
- Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies: Nicole Evans
- Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies: Melissa Foree
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Chemistry: Jonnette Oakes
- Geography & Atmospheric Science: Bridget Bradley
- Geology: Jamie Winslow
- Mathematics: Jonnette Oakes
- Physics & Astronomy: Bridget Bradley
- Undergraduate Biology: See your Jayhawk GPS for your advisor. If you don't have one, or would like to discuss potential major options with a Biology Advisor, please contact College Advising or see the Biology Advising website.
Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Anthropology: Melissa Foree
- Applied Behavioral Sciences:
- Students with last names A-K: Nicole Evans
- Students with last names L-Z: J.D. Smith
- Behavioral Neuroscience & Psychology: Psychology Advising Website
- Students with last names A-H: Christy Sutton
- Students with last names I-R: Kirsten Lanpher
- Students with last names S-Z: Joey Anguiano
- Communication Studies: Joey Anguiano
- Economics:
- Students with last names A-N: Jamie Winslow
- Students with last names O-Z: Jonnette Oakes
- Leadership Studies: See department for advising
- Linguistics: See department faculty for advising
- Political Science:
- Students with last names A-J: Jordan Clark
- Students with last names K-Z: Mikhayla Sheeley
- Sociology: Mikhayla Sheeley
- Speech-Language-Hearing: Jamie Winslow
School of the Arts
- Film & Media Studies: Chelsea Lantz-Cashman
- Theatre & Dance:
- Students with last names A-K: Krystle Perkins
- Students with last names L-Z: Chelsea Lantz-Cashman
- Visual Art: Krystle Perkins
College Advising Affiliated Advisors
- Environmental Studies at Edwards Campus: Nigyar Alves
- Law and Society at Edwards Campus: Nigyar Alves
- Literature, Language and Writing at Edwards Campus: Ben Herron
- Molecular Biosciences at Edwards Campus: Nicole Wilburn
- Online Program for Communication Studies: Jared Nietfeld
- Online Program for Psychology: Denise Farmer
- Psychology at Edwards Campus: Ben Herron
- Public Administration at Edwards Campus: Nigyar Alves
- University Honors Student Experience Designer- Mauricio Gómez Montoya
- University Honors Senior Academic Advisor- Regan Baker
- University Honors Senior Academic Advisor- Taylor Hanna-Peterson
BGS in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Lawrence campus and online students pursuing a BGS Liberal Arts & Sciences can contact Jared Nietfeld for advising.
LEAD Program
Students in the Legal Education Accelerated Degree Program are advised by Morgan Mathews.
Graduation Advising
Graduation advisors are assigned to seniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of the Arts by student’s last name.
- A-E – Cortney McKay
- F-K – Jacob Thomas
- L-Q – Darla Kelly
- R-Z – Precious Sanders
Exploratory and Pre-Professional Students
Exploratory and Pre-Professional students are advised by the Undergraduate Advising Center.
Retention Advising
The Retention Team (Retention Coordinator Shelly Mann and Retention Advisor Darrell Johnson) can help with any questions or concerns students may have about academic standing.