Frequently Asked Questions

The 体育菠菜大平台 Health Sciences Office provides one-on-one advising or consultation with students interested in a healthcare career during New Student Enrollment (NSE).

See the list below to determine which pre-health advisor you will need to see for the academic year.

Peggy Abels, Health Science Programs Director, is your advisor if your program is:

• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Podiatry

Stefani Wegner, Assistant Director of Health Science Programs is your advisor if your program is:

• Pre-Cardiovascular Perfusion
• Pre-Chiropractic
• Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
• Pre-Dietetics
• Pre-Health Information Management
• Pre-Mortuary Science
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Deciding Health Science Students

Julie Calahan, Engagement and Retention Coordinator, is your advisor if your program is:

• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Dental Hygiene
• Pre-Physician Assistant

Tom Knott, Academic Outreach Specialist, is your advisor if your program is:

• Pre-Nursing
• Pre-Radiological Technology
• Pre-Respiratory Therapy

Dr. Todd Bartee, Coordinator of Public Health Programs, is your advisor if your program is:

• Pre-Public Health
• Public Health Minor
• PHEAST
• 3+2 Master of Public Health

If you have declared a major, you will also have a major advisor assigned to you. Other scholarship or special programs may also assign an advisor to you, such as the Thompson Scholars or Honors Programs. If you have specific questions regarding your major or scholarship programs, we encourage you to ask your other advisor to address those questions.

Email is the best way to contact Peggy (abelsp@517b2b.com), Stefani (wegners@517b2b.com), Julie (calahanj@517b2b.com), Tom (knottt2@517b2b.com), or Todd (barteet2@517b2b.com). Students are also welcomed to walk-in or call-in to see an advisor or to schedule an appointment.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Location: Bruner Hall of Science Room 170
Phone: 308-865-8260.

It is the student's responsibility to report any courses not taken at 体育菠菜大平台 to their advisor.

First, make sure you tell your advisor that you have college credits you are planning to transfer to 体育菠菜大平台. Next, be sure to tell your advisor the names of the courses that you have taken and are planning to transfer. Finally, make sure that you have an official transcript from the institution granting credit sent to the Office of Student Records and Registration at 体育菠菜大平台. If you have further questions regarding transfer credit, you may contact the Office of Student Records and Registration at 308-865-8527 or unkregistrar@517b2b.com.

Additional information may also be found on their website: http://ouy8.517b2b.com/offices/registrar/index.php

The office is located in Bruner Hall of Science, Room 170.  (directly across from the Planetarium)

Yes, you can make changes to your schedule through the first week of classes each semester (fall or spring). Contact your pre-health advisor for assistance.

We would love to have you join the Club. Be sure to check your LoperMail for your weekly edition of the Health Science Weekly newsletter. This will include information on upcoming activities. You may also like our page on Facebook to learn more about us.

Advising Procedures

• Information with more specific instructions will be sent to your LoperMail account before advising appointments begin.
• All students are required to see their advisor every semester before they register for the next semester's classes.
• A 3-4 week period during October and March is set aside for pre-registration advising appointments to discuss your schedule for the following semester. Everyone must make an appointment during this time.
• A link to an online sign up will be sent to your LoperMail.  You may choose a date and time to sign up from this link.
• It is your responsibility to schedule an appointment before your registration time. Sign up early and keep your appointment.

• Prepare your schedule and your overall plan before your appointment.
• Familiarize yourself with the pre-requisites for courses and the sequencing of courses when making your plan.
• Be aware that some courses are only offered periodically and plan accordingly (every other spring, fall only, etc.).
• Feel free to come with a list of questions.
• You should also plan to meet with your advisor for your declared major (Biology, Exercise Science, Business, Psychology, etc.).

Investigate the career you are interested in pursuing to learn all about it. Job shadowing or interviewing a healthcare professional in the area in which you are interested is a great way to learn more. Volunteer at a hospital or clinic if possible.

Check out Preparing for a Healthcare Career: The Basics handout for more information.