Academic Advising

Academic advising is available to all students in all programs.  Our Academic and Program Advisors are here to help you be successful.  Here are just a few of the topics covered by our advisor:

  • Academic program planning
  • Academic Difficulties
  • Academic Standings
  • Academic Policies
  • Academic Workload
  • Adding/Dropping courses
  • Course Selection
  • Dual Degrees
  • Modified, Split, and Part-Time schedules
  • Taking a term off
  • “What If” scenarios and their impact on your progress
  • Withdrawing from the University

Request an appointment:

Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Massage Therapy students, please contact Kristin Smith, Associate Registrar & Lead Program Advisor by Booking an Appointment or calling 952-885-5472.

PBPH and Human Biology students, please contact Dr. Sara Fier, Program Chair, by emailing sfier@nwhealth.edu or calling 952-807-9823 and/or emailing Dr. Don Deal, ddeal@nwhealth.edu or calling 952-887-1380.

Radiation Therapy students, please contact Jessica Donahue, Program Chair by emailing jdonahue@nwhealth.edu or calling 952-777-4884.

Radiological Technology students, please contact Carrie Mestas, Program Chair by emailing cmestas@nwhealth.edu or calling 952-885-5454.

Medical Laboratory Technology/Medical Laboratory Sciences students, please contact Audrey Anderson, Program Chair by emailing aanderson@nwhealth.edu or calling 952-777-4124

Medical Assisting students, please contact Gail Spiegelhoff, Program Chair by emailing gspiegelhoff@nwhealth.edu or calling 952-777-4051.

Masters in Health Science in Functional Nutrition students, please contact Dr. Sasha Hope by Booking an Appointment or calling 952-225-3096.

Masters in Health Science in Integrative Care students, please contact Dr. Cheryl Krouse by Booking an Appointment or calling 952-225-3051.