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 - Fall 2021

The NSM Undergraduate Advising Center anticipates offering advising services both in-person and remotely. 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.

Revised Procedures for General Questions, Advising Appointments and Group Advising

General Questions

Advisors are available to answer general advising questions via email. Students should include their UHID# in all communications.

Advising Appointments

All appointment scheduling will continue as normal via Navigate. You can view availability for in-person and remote advising by selecting either “NSM – NSM Online/Remote Appointments” or “NSM – Undergraduate Advising Center, Room 115 Fleming Bldg” in the Location drop down menu.

In-Person Advising
NSM Advisors will resume in-person appointments starting September 1. Students attending in-person should perform a health check prior to their in-person appointment. If you are exhibiting any symptoms of illness, please notify your advisor at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time to determine if alternate arrangements can be made to deliver a remote appointment instead.
Virtual Advising
NSM Advisors will host virtual appointments 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.

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

Use the links below to jump directly to a section:

Scheduling Advising Appointments
Academic Advisors
Other Advising Center Staff

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.

Susan Clements
Assistant Director

Susan Clements