University of North Texas 
Find Your Academic Advisor, Faculty Advisor, or Career Coach
There are three types of professional roles that serve our majors, Academic Advisors, Faculty Advisors, and Career Coaches. See the chart below to determine who you need to meet with.
| Academic Advisors and Counselors: | Can help you: Understand your degree plan and academic requirements | Choose courses that fulfill degree requirements | Create and develop your academic plan | Clarify university policies and procedures | Connect you to campus resources |
| Faculty Advisors: | Can help you with all of the above, in addition to: Declare your official degree audit | Internship guidance and study abroad approvals | Explore career and graduate school plans | Discuss research opportunities |
| Career Coaches: | Can help you: Discover your strengths and assist with the career decision-making process | Write an effective resume, CV, and cover letter | Prepare for interviews and network with employers | Strategize for launching a successful internship or job search | Apply to graduate school and other post-graduation endeavors |
Academic Advisors and Counselors
Academic Advisors are divided by the majors below. Choose the drop-down menu that lists your major to view your team of Advisors.
To set up an appointment with your Academic Advisor, please go to Navigate or call (940) 565-2051.
Faculty Advisors
Faculty Advisors are divided by the majors below. Choose the drop-down menu that lists your major to view your Faculty Advisor(s). Faculty Advisors for interdisciplinary programs such as Women's and Gender Studies are listed under "Special Programs".
To set up an appointment with your Faculty Advisor, see the contact information below or go to Navigate and select "CLASS Faculty Advising".
Career Coaches
Career Coaches are divided by the majors below.
To set up an appointment with your Career Coach see the contact information below, call (940)-565-2105, or go to Navigate and select "Career Center".
| Career Coach: | Coaches these majors: |
| Kevin Bontempo | Communication Studies | English | Integrative Studies | Technical Communication |
| Robyne Ciza | Communication Studies | Dance & Theatre | Journalism | Media Arts | Technical Communication |
| Stan Hughes | Latino & Latin American Studies | Psychology | Sociology |
| Kate Thompson | History | International Studies | Latino & Latin American Studies | Philosophy | Political Science | Religion |
| Torie Ward | Economics | French | GIS + Computer Science | Geography | German Studies | Integrative Studies | Japanese | Social Science | Spanish |
