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Advisor Contact Information

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 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:

Katie Jenkins

Katie Jenkins (advises the following majors: Communication Studies, Converged Broadcast Media, Media Arts, Professional and Technical Communication, and Theatre.)

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.)

Josh Brown

Josh Brown (advises the following majors: English, French, German, History, Japanese, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, and Spanish.)

Alexandria Abbrat (advises the following majors: Communication Studies, Converged Broadcast Media, Media Arts, Professional and Technical Communication, and Theatre.)

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:

Laura Flowers

Laura Flowers (advises all Communication, Media, and Performance majors)
Radio, TV, Film, and Performing Arts Building 218

Nicole Scott Nicole Scott (advises all Communication, Media, and Performance majors)
Liz Mayberry Liz Mayberry (advises all Communication, Media, and Performance majors)
Michelle Abeyta Daniel Mitchell (advises all Communication, Media, and Performance majors)

Humanities 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:

Robin Gillespie

Robin Gillespie (advises all Humanities majors)

Jonathan Henderson (advises all Humanities majors)
Norma Cruz (advises all Humanities majors)
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:

Laurie Carroll Laurie Carroll (advises all Integrative Studies and Social Science major)
Katie Kroh Katie Kroh (advises all Integrative Studies and Social Science major)
Missy Eenigenburg

Missy Eenigenburg (advises all Integrative Studies and Social Science major)

Brentt Petika Brentt Petika (advises all Integrative Studies and Social Science major)

Social Science Majors

  • 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:

Jessica Pamplin

Jessica Pamplin (advises all majors in the Social Sciences)

Samantha Reece Samantha Pollard (advises all majors in the Social Sciences)

Caitlin Nowlin (advises all majors in the Social Sciences)
Abigail Reeves Abigail Reeves (advises all majors in the Social Sciences)
Kaitlyn Sullivan

Kaitlyn Sullivan (advises all majors in the Social Sciences)

Gabe Smith (advises all majors in the Social Sciences)
Michelle Abeyta (advises all majors in the Social Sciences)
Lisa Whitby 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.

Lisa Whitby Lisa Whitby (advises PSYC and IGST majors; Frisco-based CLASS Advisor)

Career Center Career Coaches for CLASS

Shunta Thomas
Associate Director, Career Services (Interim coach for Economics, French, Geography, Geographic Information Systems + Computer Science, German, Japanese, Social Science, and Spanish majors)

Shunta.Thomas@unt.edu

GAB 220
(940)-565-2105

Coach TBA (coaches Economics, French, Geography, Geographic Information Systems + Computer Science, German, Japanese, Social Science, and Spanish majors)

GAB 201
(940)-565-2105

Eric Green (coaches Journalism majors)

Eric.Green2@unt.edu

Sycamore 205
(940)-565-2105

Maya McMillian (coaches Converged Broadcast Media, Dance, Media Arts, and Theatre majors)

Maya.McMillian@unt.edu

GAB 201
(940)-565-2105

Lauren Piepenburg (coaches Anthropology and Psychology majors)

Lauren.Piepenburg@unt.edu

GAB 201
(940)-565-2105

Clarence Sutton (coaches History, International Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religion majors)

Clarence.Sutton@unt.edu

Wooten
(940)-565-2105

Kevin Bontempo (coaches Communication Studies, English, Integrative Studies, and Professional & Technical Communications majors)

Kevin.Bontempo@unt.edu

GAB 201
(940)-565-2105

Emily Harris (coaches Psychology and Sociology majors)

Emily.Harris@unt.edu

GAB 201
(940)-565-2105

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

John South
John.South@unt.edu
Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building 210F
(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
Language Building 101
(940) 565-2404

Spanish Advisor

Emily Thurman
Emily.Thurman@unt.edu
Language Building 106A
(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
1500 S. Bonnie Brae St, Mean Green Village, Building P
(940) 369-8011
army.rotc@unt.edu

Conflict and Human Security (formerly Peace Studies)

Catherine Borck
Wooten Hall 155
Catherine.Borck@unt.edu

Women's and Gender Studies

Dr. Megan Morrissey
General Academic Building 117
(940) 565-2532
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