Academic advising

Your partner in success

Academic advising at ��Ӱֱ�� is more than picking classes — it's a partnership. Our advisors help you explore your academic options, connect to resources, understand university policies and get involved in meaningful experiences both on and off campus. Together, you'll build a personalized plan for success and take steps toward your goals.

University Advising Services is here to:

Help you navigate degree requirements and university policies
Guide you toward high-impact opportunities and campus involvement
Connect you to resources and support systems
Encourage personal growth and self-advocacy

Schedule an advising appointment

To schedule a meeting with your advisor:

Click the “Schedule an appointment” option on your academic advisor’s profile below. If you don’t know who your advisor is, you can find them using .
Use the online scheduling system to select an appointment type, date and time then click “Book”.
You’ll receive a confirmation via your VandalMail with your appointment information.

Need help? Email advising@uidaho.edu.

How to prepare for an advising meeting

For advising meetings specifically focused on designing your next semester’s schedule:

Review your Degree Audit in to see what courses you still need.
Use the to create a draft schedule.

Remember, advising is about more than registration. Be ready to ask questions about your goals, challenges and academic interests.

Other specialized advising services

Pre-law advising

Thinking about law school? Our Pre-Law Advising Program is here to help you explore the legal profession and navigate the law school admissions process.

Our pre-law advisor is ��Ӱֱ�� to answer your questions about preparing for law school, choosing the right undergraduate path and understanding what a legal career might look like.

Learn more about U of I’s Pre-Law Advising Program.

Pre-health advising

Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Our Pre-Health Professions Advising Program supports students and alumni from all majors who are preparing for medical, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy and other health-related programs.

We offer guidance on:

Choosing the right health profession
Planning your course schedule
Finding clinical and shadowing opportunities
Preparing for entrance exams
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Learn more about pre-health professions advising services.

Meet your advising team

Our dedicated academic advisors are here to support your academic journey. Have questions? Contact us.

Administrative team

Shawna Bertlin

Director of University Advising Services
Admin 112
208-885-0712
sbertlin@uidaho.edu

Kristen McMullin

Director, strategic initiatives
ISUB 313
208-885-0700
kmcmullin@uidaho.edu

College of Art and Architecture

Kaylena Townsend

Lead academic advisor
AA 207
208-885-0938
kaylenat@uidaho.edu

College of Business and Economics

Christopher Castle

Academic advisor
Albertson 119
208-885-5036
castle@uidaho.edu

Ryan Foss

Academic advisor
Albertson 116
208-885-1597
rfoss@uidaho.edu

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

Paul Alderete

Academic advisor
ED 304
208-885-5028
alderete@uidaho.edu

College of Engineering

Brian Cox

Academic advisor
JEB 125B
208-885-0125
briantc@uidaho.edu

Sydney Inman

Academic advisor
JEB 125C
208-885-0300
sydneyi@uidaho.edu

College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences

Sophie Becker

Lead academic advisor
Admin 115
208-885-7573
sophie@uidaho.edu

Colton Raichl

Academic advisor
Student Health 205
208-885-8767
coltonr@uidaho.edu

Amber Ziegler

Academic advisor
Phinney 106
208-885-0355
amberz@uidaho.edu

College of Natural Resources

Khris Kohlmeier

Lead academic advisor
CNR 211D
208-885-2033
kkohlmeier@uidaho.edu

Jamie Jessup

Academic advisor
CNR 211A
208-885-7818
jessup@uidaho.edu

College of Science

Shelby Carrel

Academic advisor
Mines 312
208-885-1568
scarrel@uidaho.edu

Saffron Brooks

Academic advisor
Mines 310
208-885-0121
saffronb@uidaho.edu

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