The College of Fine Arts advising team, AnneMarie, Nick, Destiny and Tom standing in front of the Campus Fountain.

College of Fine Arts Advising

Got questions about classes, changing your major, internships, or just wondering what's next? Our College of Fine Arts Advising team is here to support you every step of the way, providing expert guidance to help you explore your options and achieve your goals.

Our dedicated advisors are available to assist with your academic planning, course selection, internships and career preparation. You can connect with us Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with convenient options for both in-person or virtual meetings.

Meet our award-winning advising team

We are proud to highlight the commitment and excellence of our advising team:

  • Our office held the highest percentage of advising appointments for the 2024-25 academic year. That means your advisor is available when you need them!
  • Nick Gauthier, our College of Fine Arts Director of Advising, was also honored with a Students' Choice Advising award in 2023.
Current students schedule their advising appointments through the Student Success Hub in goWMU.

Prospective student appointments

If you need to meet with an advisor before you are admitted to WMU or don't have access to goWMU, contact the advisor for your discipline below. 

Frostic School of Art

Nick Gauthier, College of Fine Arts Director of Advising

2104 Richmond Center for Visual Arts
Phone: (269) 387-2440

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Prospective students: Schedule an appointment with Nick

School of Theatre and Dance

Thom Cooper, Academic Advisor

2003 Gilmore Theatre Complex
Phone: (269) 387-6171

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Prospective students: Schedule an appointment with Thom

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Destiny Wallace,  Academic Advisor

2132 Dalton Center
Phone: (269) 387-4672
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Prospective students: Schedule an appointment with Destiny

Dr. Cristina Fava, Graduate Coordinator
2131 Dalton Center
Phone: (269) 387-4672
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Richmond Institute for Design + Innovation

Annemarie Bates
1003 Kohrman Hall
Phone: (269) 387-2398

Prospective students: Book time with Annemarie Bates