Find Your Academic Advisor
We house two distinct types of Academic Advisors for majors. If you do not currently have a major, select Academic Advisors and Counselors. If you have officially declared your major, you can select Departmental/Faculty Advisors for questions concerning your major.
- Academic Advisors and Counselors
- Take Flight: First Year Advising
- Communication, Media and Performance Majors Advising (Communication Studies, Converged Broadcast Media, Media Arts, Professional Technical Communication, and Theatre majors)
- Humanities Majors Advising (English, French, German, History, Japanese, Philosophy, Religion, and Spanish Majors)
- Integrative Studies Major and Social Science Major Advising
- Social Science Majors Advising (Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Geographic Information Systems + Computer Science, International Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology majors)
- Frisco Campus Advisor
- Career Center Career Coaches
- Departmental/Faculty Advisors
Academic Advisors and Counselors for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Majors
Academic Advisors/Counselors work in conjunction with Departmental or Faculty Advisors, Academic Advisors assist students with chosen majors in answering questions concerning General University, Core, and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences requirements. They are available to review official degree audits with students, perform graduation checks with students, and review all situations requiring Dean's Office Approval for Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Students (such as Concurrent Enrollment, Overload, and Pass/No Pass Course Option approvals). Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Academic Counselors are also the departmental advisors for Integrative Studies Studies and Social Science majors.
Academic Advisors and Majors are divided by the clusters/teams below. To set up an appointment with your Academic Advisor/Counselor please call (940) 565-2051 or go to Navigate.
Take Flight: First Year Advising
The Take Flight team meets with First Time in College Students who are in their first year at UNT.
Email the Take Flight: First Year Advising Team - TakeFlight@unt.edu
940-565-2051
All advisors located in GAB 220 unless otherwise noted:
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Katie Jenkins (advises the following majors: Communication Studies, Converged Broadcast Media, Media Arts, Professional and Technical Communication, and Theatre.) |
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Justin Canfield (advises the following majors: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Geographic Information Systems + Computer Science, International Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.) |
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Josh Brown (advises the following majors: English, French, German, History, Japanese, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, and Spanish.) |
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Alexandria Abbrat (advises the following majors: Communication Studies, Converged Broadcast Media, Media Arts, Professional and Technical Communication, and Theatre.) |
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Ric Dwinnell (advises the following majors: Integrative Studies, Psychology, and Social Science.) |
Communication, Media and Performance Majors
- Communication Studies
- Converged Broadcast Media
- Media Arts
- Professional Technical Communication
- Theatre
Email the Communication, Media and Performance Team - MassComm@unt.edu
940-565-2051
All advisors located in GAB 220 unless otherwise noted:
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Laura Flowers (advises all Communication, Media, and Performance majors) |
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Nicole Scott (advises all Communication, Media, and Performance majors) |
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Liz Mayberry (advises all Communication, Media, and Performance majors) |
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Daniel Mitchell (advises all Communication, Media, and Performance majors) |
- English (concentrations - Creative Writing, Language Arts, Literature, & Writing and Rhetoric)
- French
- German
- History
- Japanese
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Spanish
Email the Humanities Team - HumanitiesAdvising@unt.edu
940-565-2051
All advisors located in GAB 220 unless otherwise noted:
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Robin Gillespie (advises all Humanities majors) |
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Jonathan Henderson (advises all Humanities majors) |
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Norma Cruz (advises all Humanities majors) |
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Star Tabor (advises all Humanities majors) |
Integrative Studies Major and Social Science Major
Email the Integrative Studies/Social Science Major Team - IGST-SOSC@unt.edu
940-565-2051
All advisors located in GAB 220 unless otherwise noted:
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Laurie Carroll (advises all Integrative Studies and Social Science major) |
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Katie Kroh (advises all Integrative Studies and Social Science major) |
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Missy Eenigenburg (advises all Integrative Studies and Social Science major) |
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Brentt Petika (advises all Integrative Studies and Social Science major) |
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography (including concentrations in Environmental Studies & Earth Systems)
- Geographic Information Systems + Computer Science
- International Studies (concentrations - Business & Economics, Global Conflict, Global Perspectives, and Human Security)
- Latino and Latin American Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Email the Social Science Team - SSCluster@unt.edu
940-565-2051
All advisors located in GAB 220 unless otherwise noted:
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Jessica Pamplin (advises all majors in the Social Sciences) |
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Samantha Pollard (advises all majors in the Social Sciences) |
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Caitlin Nowlin (advises all majors in the Social Sciences) |
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Abigail Reeves (advises all majors in the Social Sciences) |
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Kaitlyn Sullivan (advises all majors in the Social Sciences) |
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Gabe Smith (advises all majors in the Social Sciences) |
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Michelle Abeyta (advises all majors in the Social Sciences) |
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Lisa Whitby (advises PSYC and IGST majors; Frisco-based CLASS Advisor) |
Frisco Campus Advisor
Frisco Campus Majors
- Integrative Studies
- Psychology
Email the Frisco Campus Advisor - Lisa.Whitby@unt.edu
940-565-2051
Office Location: Frisco Landing First Floor - 110J
Appointments are offered in-person on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:30 am, and Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Virtual appointments are offered via Zoom Monday through Friday.
Drop-in advising is available on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:30 am (Please check in at the Welcome Desk).
When scheduling in-person Frisco campus appointments in Navigate, under "How would you like to meet?" select In Person - Frisco.
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Lisa Whitby (advises PSYC and IGST majors; Frisco-based CLASS Advisor) |
Career Center Career Coaches for CLASS
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Shunta Thomas GAB 220 |
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Coach TBA (coaches Economics, French, Geography, Geographic Information Systems + Computer Science, German, Japanese, Social Science, and Spanish majors) GAB 201 |
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Eric Green (coaches Journalism majors) Sycamore 205 |
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Maya McMillian (coaches Converged Broadcast Media, Dance, Media Arts, and Theatre majors) GAB 201 |
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Lauren Piepenburg (coaches Anthropology and Psychology majors) GAB 201 |
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Clarence Sutton (coaches History, International Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religion majors) Wooten |
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Kevin Bontempo (coaches Communication Studies, English, Integrative Studies, and Professional & Technical Communications majors) GAB 201 |
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Emily Harris (coaches Psychology and Sociology majors) GAB 201 |
| Career Center Events | Feb 19-23, 2024 |
Departmental/Faculty Advisors
Departmental/Faculty Advisors work in conjunction with Academic Advisors, mentoring students in their academic disciplines by helping them understand requirements in the major, career options with that major, and start the process for obtaining an official degree audit. Advisors for Special Programs such as Women's Studies are listed below the Departmental Advisors. To set up an appointment with your faculty advisor see the contact information below.
Anthropology Department
Sycamore Hall 119
(940) 565-2290
Anthropology Advisors
Melissa Nelson
Melissa.Nelson@unt.edu
Sycamore Hall 120
(940)-369-8449
Communication Studies Department
General Academic Building 320
(940) 565-2588
Communication Studies Advisor
Erin O'Connor
CommAdvising@unt.edu
General Academic Building 316
*Send email for appointment requests
Department of Dance and Theatre
Radio, TV, Film, and Performing Arts (RTFP) Building 242
(940) 565-2211
Dance Advisor
Whitney Geldon
Whitney.Geldon@unt.edu
Dance and Theatre Building 103D
Reyna Mondragon (Not Advising Fall 2023)
Reyna.Mondragon@unt.edu
Dance and Theatre Building 103D
Theatre Advisor
Donna Marquet
Theatre-Advising@unt.edu
Radio, TV, Film, and Performing Arts (RTFP) Building 214
Economics Department
EconAdvising@unt.edu
Wooten Hall 325
(940) 565-2573
Economics Advisors
Harry Ellis, Jr.
hellis@unt.edu
Wooten Hall 335
(940) 565-2246
Jiyoung Kwon
kwon@unt.edu
Wooten Hall 336
(940) 369-8376
Guillermo Covarrubias
Guillermo.Covarrubias@unt.edu
Wooten Hall 338
(940) 565-3169
English Department
Auditorium Building 112
(940) 565-2050
English Advisor
Patrice Lyke
Patrice.Lyke@unt.edu
Auditorium Building 114
(940) 565-2107
Geography and the Environment Department
Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building 210
(940) 565-2091
Geography and the Environment Advisors
Yuting Li
Yuting.Li@unt.edu
Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building 320H
(940) 565-2091
Geographic Information Systems + Computer Science Advisor
Lu Liang
Lu.Liang@unt.edu
Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building 320H
(940) 565-2091
History Department
Wooten Hall 225
(940) 565-2288
History Advisors
Manny Grajales
Manuel.Grajales@unt.edu
Wooten Hall 241 B
(940) 565-2288
Walter Roberts
Walter.Roberts@unt.edu
Wooten Hall 246
(940) 565-3394
International Studies Program
General Academic Building 117
(940) 565-2323
International Studies Advisor
Sing Hui Lee
Singhui.Lee@unt.edu
GAB 117
(940) 565-2323
Latina/o and Mexican American Studies (LMAS) Program
Wooten Hall 162
(940) 891-6803
LMAS Program Director and Advisor for the Latino Culture, Economy and Policy Major
Valerie Martinez-Ebers
valerie.martinez-ebers@unt.edu
Wooten Hall 143
(940) 565-2327
Media Arts Department
Radio, TV, Film, and Performing Arts (RTFP) Building 262
(940) 565-2537
Media Arts Advisors
Javier Carmona
MRTS-Advising@unt.edu
RTFP 228
(940) 565-2537
Travis Sutton
MRTS-Advising@unt.edu
RTFP 224
(940) 565-2537
Converged Broadcast Media Advisor
Phyllis Slocum
MRTS-Advising@unt.edu
RTFP 261C
(940) 565-2565
Philosophy and Religion Department
Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building 225
(940) 565-2266
Philosophy and Religion Advisor
David Kaplan
David.Kaplan@unt.edu
Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building 225
(940) 565-3521
Political Science Department
Wooten Hall 125
(940) 565-2276
Political Science Advisors
Eddie Meaders
meaders@unt.edu
Wooten Hall 141
(940)565-2310
Pre-Law Advisor
David Mennie
DavidMennie@my.unt.edu
Wooten Hall 160
Psychology Department
Terrill Hall 316
(940) 565-2671
Psychology Advisors
Matthew Baysden
Matthew.Baysden@unt.edu
Terrill Hall 330
(940) 565-2671
Terry Davis
Terry.Davis2@unt.edu
Terrill Hall 342
(940) 565-2671
Todd Kirk
Clayton.Kirk@unt.edu
Terrill Hall 330
(940) 565-2671
Lisa Manriquez
Lisa.Manriquez@unt.edu
Terrill Hall 359
(940) 565-2671
Calvin Sims
Calvin.Sims@unt.edu
Terrill Hall 370
(940) 565-2671
Sociology Department
Sycamore Hall 288
(940) 565-2296
Sociology Advisor
Helen Potts
Helen.Potts@unt.edu
Sycamore Hall 288W
(940) 369-7801
Spanish Department (in World Languages)
Language Building 101
(940) 565-2404
Spanish Advisor
Emily Thurman
Emily.Thurman@unt.edu
Language Building 101D
(940) 565-2582
Technical Communication Department
tcoffice@unt.edu
Auditorium Building 317
(940) 565-4458
Technical Communication Advisor:
Eric Williams
Eric.Williams@unt.edu
Auditorium Building 317
(940) 565-4458
World Languages, Literatures and Cultures Department
Language Building 101
(940) 565-2404
World Languages Advisors (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, & Russian)
Laetitia Knight (advisor for Arabic, French, German, Italian & Latin)
Laetitia.Knight@unt.edu
Language Building 405L
(940) 565-2404
Angela Harris (advisor for Japanese, Chinese, & Asian Studies)
Angela.harris@unt.edu
Language Building 405C
(940) 565-2404
Special Program Advisors
Aerospace Studies
Track & Field Bldg. 712 North Texas Blvd.
(940) 369-7116
Det835@unt.edu
Jewish Studies
David Kaplan
David.Kaplan@unt.edu
Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building 225
(940) 565-3521
Military Science
712 North Texas Blvd., 147 (940) 369-8011 army.rotc@unt.edu
Peace Studies
Wooten Hall 155
Catherine.Borck@unt.edu
Women's and Gender Studies
General Academic Building 117 (940) 565-2532 Dr. Megan Morrissey Megan.Morrissey@unt.edu
Office of Student Advising Leadership
The Directors of the Advising Office are listed below with their area of specialization:
Mike McKay, M.Ed.
Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Advising Technology
Mike.McKay@unt.edu
GAB 220
(940) 565-2051
Susan McCutcheon M.Ed., LPC
Assistant Dean for Advising and Director of Integrative Studies
Susan.McCutcheon@unt.edu
GAB 220
(940) 565-2051
Jen Palcich, M.A., LPC
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Jennifer.Palcich@unt.edu
GAB 220
(940) 565-2051
Katie Jenkins, M.S.
Assistant Dean for Student Success
Katie.Jenkins@unt.edu
GAB 220
(940) 565-2051