Audiology: Robin Criter
Interdisciplinary health sciences Ph.D. program: Kieran Fogarty
Nursing: Tracy Corstange
Occupational therapy: Sarah Anderson
Physical therapy: Sarah Anderson
Physician assistant: pa-info@wmich.edu
Public health: Mark Kelley or Robert Bensley
Social work: swrk-admi@wmich.edu
Speech-language pathology: Heidi Douglas-Vogley
Graduate certificates in: Integrative holistic health and wellness, Specialty program in alcohol and drug addiction or Gerontology: Melinda Lockett
Academic Advising
Walk-in Advising
9 to 11:30 a.m., 1 to 3:30 p.m., January 9-13
With spring 2023 underway, we will resume walk-in hours during the first week of the semester. To meet with an advisor during walk-in advising, call (269) 387-2656, stop in to our office in the Student Engagement Center (off the atrium on the first floor), or sign in here.
Advisors are now available, offering advising services in-person and virtually.
Contact our office at (269) 387-2656 for more information.
- If you don't know who your academic advisor is, look for your program in our listing below.
- Transfer students and incoming high school students, contact Melinda Lockett if you have questions about your program.
We have moved
The CHHS Office of Advising is located in the CHHS Student Engagement Center, right in the middle of the atrium of the CHHS building. Look for the sliding glass door near the bottom of the atrium staircase.
Connect with us
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Online: Click below to set up an appointment with your advisor.
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Phone: Call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST to set up an appointment.
Hours and Location
- Advisors are available by appointment, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
- Virtual appointments are available on WebEx, Teams, Zoom or by phone.
- The advising office is located in the CHHS Student Engagement Center (enter through the CHHS atrium).
- Our phone number is (269) 387-2656.
- Virtual walk-in advising is available. (See note above for info.)
Find your advisor
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Jill Hamilton
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Audiology • Health informatics and information management • Public health • Social work majors • Speech-language pathology and audiology
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Melinda Lockett
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Clinical practice in health • Pre-blindness and low vision • Pre-physician assistant
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Lucy Kent-Bracken
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Pre-nursing • Pre-social work
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Mandy Cox
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Health Administration • Healthcare services and sciences • Occupational therapy assistant • Pre-occupational therapy • Pre-physical therapy
Declare your major or minor
Declare your major
The first step in identifying your major is filling out the University's Change of Major Request Form.
For more information, visit the University's change your major page.
Declare your minor
There are a number of minors offered in the College of Health and Human Services. To declare your minor, email melinda.lockett@wmich.edu and include the following:
- Name
- WIN number
- WMU email address
- Which minor you would like to declare
Note: For a minor in speech and hearing processes or American Sign Language, you must call (269) 387-2656 to schedule an appointment with Jill Hamilton.
Advising resources
These tools can help you understand your role as a student, the role of your academic advisor, important dates and events happening throughout the school year and things you should be doing each year. The overall goal is to help you find financial, academic, career, engagement and holistic health.
- What is my role as a student and the role of your academic advisor? CHHS Academic Advising Syllabus
- How can I effectively use the tools I have to plan ahead for a more meaningful educational experience? Plan it 4-ward
- Academic Calendar | Year by year plan
Financial Resources: WMU Financial Aid | CHHS Scholarships | External Loans
Career Resources: WMU Career and Student Employment Services
Engagement Opportunities: At WMU | WMU Study Abroad | Global engagement | Global events | Student Organizations
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Freshman/Sophomore
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Junior/Senior
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Transfer students