Undergraduate Advising Center
NSM’s Undergraduate Advising Center will help you through every step of your college career, from the first semester to graduation. Students are encouraged to visit with their advisor regularly to update their degree plan and to stay informed about the academic programs and resources offered by NSM.
Changes to Undergraduate Advising during Period of Online Instruction
The NSM Undergraduate Advising Center has transitioned its operations to a remote format. As always, students may call NSM Advising at 713-743-2626 during regular business hours for immediate assistance. Individual NSM advisor contact information is available below.
General Questions
Advisors are available to answer general advising questions via email. Students should include their UHID# in all communications.
Advising Appointments
Appointment scheduling will continue as normal via Navigate.
- Virtual Advising
Instead of a face-to-face meetings, NSM Advisors will meet with students virtually using Zoom at their scheduled time. Advisors will email students in advance with online meeting links and any additional instructions to facilitate the advising appointment. - Phone Option
Students who prefer a phone conversation should email their advisor at least 30 minutes before their scheduled appointment time to make necessary arrangements. - Cancellations
Students unable to meet virtually at their scheduled time should cancel and reschedule the session via Navigate.
Group Advising (UHin4 & Change of Major)
- Virtual Sessions
These sessions will be held via Zoom at the time for which the student registered (via Navigate or with the Undergraduate Advising Center front desk staff). Advisors will email students in advance with online meeting links and any additional instructions to facilitate the advising appointment. - Cancellations
Students unable to meet virtually at their scheduled time should cancel and reschedule the session via Navigate. - Phone Option
Students who prefer a phone conversation should email their advisor prior to their scheduled session to set up a separate appointment time.
Digital Access to Advising Tools
Students have instant access to their Degree Requirements (in their Student Center portal) and other useful tools via AccessUH.
Location
NSM Undergraduate Advising Center
Fleming Building, Room 115 (Bldg. 564)
Office Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Front Desk: 713-743-2626
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Scheduling Advising Appointments
Need to schedule an advising appointment? You can do so using Navigate—a mobile app that you can download on your phone offering access to lots of different campus resources, including scheduling an appointment with your academic advisor!
If you have an emergency or a quick question, please email your advisor or contact the front desk (713-743-2626) in Fleming 115 for assistance.
Academic Advisors
NOTE: Students should contact the appropriate advisor for their major (see below). NSM Unspecified students should contact the advisor for their intended major.
Fanisia Bundage
Academic Advisor I
fnbundag@central.uh.edu
713-743-6470
Majors: Biology and Biochemistry
Susan Clements
Academic Advisor II
swclemen@central.uh.edu
713-743-8530
Majors: Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Biology
Ashley Cook
Academic Advisor II
aecook2@uh.edu
713-743-4884
Majors: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Geophysics and Physics
Christian Davis
Academic Advisor I
cedavis4@central.uh.edu
713-743-6899
Majors: Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Geophysics and Physics
Ivory McCarter
Academic Advisor I
iecomeau@central.uh.edu
713-743-7625
Majors: Biology and Biochemistry
Sandra Merino
Academic Advisor I
semerino@central.uh.edu
713-743-5965
Majors: Biology and Biochemistry
Rebekah Oestreicher
Academic Advisor II
rjpryoro@central.uh.edu
713-743-7855
Majors: Biology and Biochemistry
Vanessa Vasquez
Academic Advisor I
evvasqu2@central.uh.edu
713-743-6854
Majors: Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Biology