First-Year Advisors

Jennifer Czajkowski
Senior First-Year Academic Advisor, Academic Success Center
Exploring and Pathways Majors
- Exploring Majors
- Non-Admitted and Non-Degree-Seeking Students
- Major Pathways Program

Stephen Sumner
Senior First-Year Academic Advisor, Lee Business School
Business Majors
- Accounting
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing

April Zangari
First-Year Academic Advisor, College of Education
Education Majors
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Human Services
- Secondary Education
- Special Education

John Robles
Senior First-Year Academic Advisor, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
Engineering Majors
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Entertainment Engineering & Design
- Mechanical Engineering

Ryan Ziegler
Senior First-Year Academic Advisor, College of Fine Arts
Fine Arts Majors
- Architecture
- Interior Architecture & Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Art
- Art History
- Dance
- Entertainment Engineering & Design
- Film
- Graphic Design & Media
- Jazz & Commercial Music
- Music
- Theatre
Mary Vance
First-Year and Second-Year Senior Academic Advisor, Honors College
Honors Programs
- University Honors Program
- Research and Creative Honors Program
- Service-Learning Honors Program

Maria Aladjova
Senior First-Year Academic Advisor, School of Integrated Health Sciences
Health Sciences Majors
- Comprehensive Medical Imaging
- Healthcare Administration
- Health Physics
- Kinesiology
- Public Health
- Nursing
- Nutrition Sciences

Daniel Abeleda
First-Year Academic Advisor, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
Hospitality Majors
- Hospitality Management

Lae Morales
Senior First-Year Academic Advisor, College of Sciences
Science Majors
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth & Environmental Science
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics

Eric Michael
Senior First-Year Academic Advisor, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
Urban Affairs Majors
- Communication Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Journalism & Media Studies
- Social Work
- Urban Studies

Cheryl Tillotson
Director and Interim First-Year Academic Advisor, College of Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts Majors
- African American & African Diaspora Studies
- Anthropology
- Asian & Asian American Studies
- English
- Creative Writing
- Professional Writing
- Gender & Sexuality Studies
- General Studies
- History
- Latinx & Latin American Studies
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy
- Law & Justice
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Science Studies
- Sociology
- World Languages & Cultures
Additional Resources
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Understand the differences between high school and college, and set yourself up for a successful first year.
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Follow these tips to help manage your time if you plan on working while going to school.
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Get a list of commonly used terms for academic advising.
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Find helpful tips and suggestions to assist you with the registration process.
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Break up your study time and have some valuable experiences outside the classroom.
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R.S.V.P. and obtain a schedule for this event.
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Learn about the roles and responsibilities of students, parents, and advisors.
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Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about academic advising.
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Access a list of advising centers and their respective majors.