Academic Advising

Academic advisors know the policies, procedures and details of their programs. Consult an academic advisor for information on:

• Academic programs,
• Degree requirements,
• Career options,
• Course selection,
• Secondary fields of study, and
• Extra-curricular activities.

Academic Forms

• Petition for Reinstatement Form (Word)
• Release of Information Authorization Form (PDF)

Outstanding Academic Advisor Award

Help MSU acknowledge advisors who demonstrate excellence in providing useful educational and career advice. Students are encouraged to nominate their advisors  for the Outstanding Academic Advisor Award.

Directory of Academic Advisors for CNS Majors

Undergraduate students should consult with the advisor associated with their degree major. Each department handles advising differently, so contact the advisor listed for specific details.

Preprofessional advisors are available through the CNS Academic Student Affairs Office to consult with preprofessional students (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-optometry, and other human health care programs, except nursing).

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Kendra Pyle
105B Biochemistry, phone (517) 353-5556
Schedule appointment with Advising Appointment System 

Biological Science – Interdepartmental

Karen Reynolds
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 353-9833

Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics

Schedule appointment with the Advising Appointment System.

Go to the BLD website to find your advisor.

Chemistry

Dr. Steve Poulios
185 Chemistry Building, phone (517) 355-9715 ext. 332

Dr. Lynmarie Posey
61 Chemistry Building, phone (517) 355-9715 ext. 210

Drew Program

Ms. Ariel Robbins
C207 Rather, phone (517) 353-8491

Earth Science

Dr. Kaz Fujita
14 Natural Science, phone (517) 355-0142

Environmental Studies Specialization and RISE (Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment)

Dr. Laurie Thorp
C208 Bailey, phone (517) 432-4944

Geological Sciences

Dr. Kaz Fujita
14 Natural Science, phone (517) 355-0142

Human Biology (Including Human Biology preprofessional students and Human Biology Honors College students)

Schedule an appointment using the Advising Appointment System (listed under “Natural Science)

Ms. Heidi Purdy – Human Bio Honors College and preprofessional advising for Human Biology majors
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 432-2381

Natalie Clark – Non Honors College and preprofessional advising for all Human Biology majors
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 884-0351

Mathematics

Check the Math website for a list of math majors and advisors.

Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Dr. Scott Mulrooney
2215 Biomedical Physical Science, phone (517) 884-5293

Dr. Jeannine Scott
2215 Biomedical Physical Science, phone (517) 884-5289

Natural Science – No Preference

Schedule an appointment with Mr. Mo Gerhardt using the Advising Appointment System (listed under “Natural Science”)
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 353-7153

Neuroscience

Dr. Laura Symonds
108 Giltner

Physical Science – Interdepartmental

Schedule an appointment with Ms. Karen Reynolds using the Advising Appointment System (listed under “Natural Science”)
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 353-9833

Physics and Astronomy

Dr. Dan Stump
1312 Biomedical Physical Science, phone (517) 884-5561

Physiology

Schedule appointment by contacting Kim Crain at
2240 Biomedical Physical Science, (517) 884-5075

Academic Advisors are:
Dr. Richard Miksicek, Dr. L. Karl Olson and Dr. Erica Wehrwein

Plant Biology

Ms. Kendra Pyle
105B Biochemistry, phone (517) 353-5556
Schedule appointment with Advising Appointment System

Preprofessional Advisors (for all Premedical, Preoptometry, Predental, Prepharmacy, etc.)

Ms. Janae Currington
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 353-8951
Schedule appointment with Advising Appointment System (listed under “Natural Science”)

Mr. Mo Gerhardt
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 353-7153
Schedule appointment with Advising Appointment System (listed under “Natural Science”).

Ms. Heidi Purdy - Preprofessional Human Biology Majors and Honors College Human Biology Majors Only
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 432-2381
Schedule appointment with Advising Appointment System (listed under “Natural Science”).

Ms. Natalie Clark – Preprofessional Human Biology (Non Honors College) Majors Only
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 884-0351
Schedule appointment with Advising Appointment System (listed under “Natural Science”).

Preprofessional Peer Advisors - Scheduling assistance for freshman preprofessional students (not in the Honors College) and freshman Human Biology majors.  PPAs can answer preprofessional questions for students at any level.
108 Natural Science, phone (517) 884-6841
Schedule an appointment with the Advising Appointment System (listed under “Natural Science”).

Statistics and Probability

Dr. Yimin Xiao
C437 Wells, phone (517) 355-9589

 Zoology

Schedule appointment with the Advising Appointment System.

Mr. Jim Harding
(Advises any Zoology major about proposed schedule or other advising issues and approves substitutions. Meets with prospective Zoology majors.)

Dr. Sue Hill
(Honors College students should schedule their initial appointment with Dr. Hill. Advises any Zoology major, especially Juniors and Seniors in the BS Zoology, Marine Biology concentration.  Available only during the academic year, not in summer.)

Mr.Will Kopachik
(Advises any Zoology major about proposed schedule or other advising issues and approves substitutions. Meets with prospective Zoology majors.)

Ms. Katie Licht
(Advises any Zoology major about proposed schedule or other advising issues and approrves substitutions. Meets with prospective Zoology majors.)

Dr. Richard Snider
(Zoology (BS) juniors and seniors in Zoo & Aquarium Science concentration should meet with Dr. Snider. Dr. Snider also approves ZOL 497 & 498 internships, independent study credits and substitutions; manages the Zoology BS/MS program and is the initial department contact for Professorial Assistants.)

Ms. Priscilla Walker
(Advises any Zoology major about proposed schedule or other advising issues and approves substitutions. ZOL 496 internships and independent studies. Meets with prospective Zoology majors. Certifies degree completion for Zoology majors.)