NHS Advising Center
Administrative Department
At the College of Natural and Health Sciences Advising Center, you’re not just checking off classes—you’re building your future. From your first semester through graduation (and everything in between), our advisors are here to guide and support you every step of the way.
8 am-5 pm Monday to Friday
Start and Finish Strong at UNC
First-Year Student?
You’ll meet your advisor and register for classes during New Student Orientation.
Transfer Student?
You can meet with an advisor and register for classes before Transfer Orientation.
Continuing Student?
You can find your assigned academic advisor(s) in Degree Works.
Get Ready to Meet Your Advisor
Before your first advising appointment, make sure you’ve completed a few important steps. This helps your advisor give you the best support possible!
For advising information on minors and certificate programs, email nhsadvising@unco.edu
To-do before your meeting:
- Submit your official high school and/or college transcripts
- Send your AP or IB test scores (if you have them)
- Complete any placement exams
- Upload your immunization records in the UNC Admissions Portal
- Are you currently taking classes? Email your advisor a list of those courses
Meet Your NHS Advisors
Minors and Certificate Programs
For advising information on minors and certificate programs
Biological Sciences
Concentrations in Cell and Molecular, Ecology and Evolution, Liberal Arts, and Pre-Health and Biomedical Science
- frank.skufca@unco.edu
- 970-351-2469
- Ross Hall 1210
- Schedule an appointment with Frank
Biological Sciences
Concentration in Secondary Teaching
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Concentrations in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Forensic Sciences
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Concentrations in Pre-Health, and Industrial
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Concentration in Secondary Teaching
- savana.estrada@unco.edu
- 970-351-1512
- Ross Hall 1210
- Schedule an appointment Savana
Climate Science
Communication, Sciences and Disorders
Computer Science
Data Science and Statistics (formally Statistics)
Dietetics
Distance Dietetics Program (DDP)
Environmental Earth Sciences (formally Earth Sciences)
Health Sciences
Students with last name A – K
- samie.gresham@unco.edu
- 970-351-3864
- Ross Hall 1210
- Schedule an appointment with Samie
Health Sciences
Students with last name L-Z
Human Services
- samie.gresham@unco.edu
- 970-351-3864
- Ross Hall 1210
- Schedule an appointment with Samie
Mathematical Sciences
Nutrition
Physics and Astronomy
- Ross Hall 1210
Sport Administration
Sport and Exercise Science (Exercise Science and Human Performance)
Freshman and Sophomores
Sport and Exercise Science (Exercise Science and Human Performance)
Juniors and Seniors
Sport and Exercise Science (Physical Education)
Nursing & Pre-health Advising
For All Incoming Nursing Students
Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, or second-degree student, start your advising journey by emailing nhsadvising@unco.edu. Once we hear from you, we’ll connect you with your advisor and help you get started.
Advising for Current Nursing Students: Your advisor is assigned based on your last name
Samie Gresham – Students with last names A–K
samie.gresham@unco.edu
Schedule an appointment with Samie
970-351-3864
Ross Hall 1210
Savana Estrada – students last name L – Z
savana.estrada@unco.edu
Schedule an appointment with Savana
970-351-1512
Ross Hall 1210
UNC doesn’t offer Pre-Health as a major, but students planning healthcare careers are supported by a Health Professions Advisor. You can major in any field, though many students choose science majors to meet common professional school prerequisites.
Susan Andersen
susan.andersen@unco.edu
Schedule an appointment with Susan
970-351-2122
Ross Hall 1210
Explore NHS Programs by Department
The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers a wide range of majors, minors, and certificates—each housed within a specific academic department.
Knowing your department is helpful for academic advising, research opportunities, and planning your career path.
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Climate Science
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Computer Sciences
Data Science and Statistics
Dietetics
Environmental Earth Science
Health Sciences
Human Services
Mathematics
Nursing
Nutrition
Physics
Sport Administration
Sport and Exercise Science (including PE K-12 Licensure)
Applied Statistics
Biological Sciences
Brewing Laboratory Science
Chemistry: Liberal Arts
Chemistry: Teaching
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Human Services
Kinesiology
Mathematics: Liberal Arts
Mathematics: Secondary Mathematics Teaching
Nutrition
Physics
Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Coaching
Analytical Chemistry
Botany
Brewing Laboratory Science
Computer Programming
Data Analytics
Didactic Dietetics Education
Safety Science
Wildlife
Zoology
Class Add, Drop, Withdrawal and Grading Options
Add classes – Full Term*
Friday, August 29, 2025
Drop Classes – Full Term*
Monday, September 8, 2025
Withdraw Class(es) – Full Term*
Friday, December 5, 2025
S/U Grading Option Application Deadline – Full Term*
Friday, December 5, 2025
Grade Replacement Application Deadline – Full Term*
Tuesday September 8, 2025