Academic Advising

Current students
Prospective, newly admitted or returning students
If you have not yet been admitted to WMU, if you are a newly admitted student who has not registered for classes, or if you are a former WMU student who can't access your Student Success Hub account, call the CHHS Advising Office at (269) 387-2656 to schedule an appointment.
Connect with us
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.
- Email - hhs@wmich.edu
97%
of College of Health and Human Services graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
96%
of College of Health and Human Services graduates participated in experience-driven learning
99%
of College of Health and Human Services undergraduates had instructors who made them excited about learning
Find your advisor

Jill Hamilton
Public Health • Social Work (and pre-social work) • Speech Language and Hearing Sciences

Melinda Lockett
Clinical practice in health • Pre-blindness and low vision

Mandy Cox
Health Administration • Healthcare services and sciences • Occupational therapy assistant • Pre-occupational therapy • Pre-physician assistant • Pre-physical therapy

Nicolette Nelson
Pre-nursing
Declare your major or minor
Declare your major
There are a number of resources and forms on 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, 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
- Academic Calendar
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