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Academic advisement for returning students takes place during the regular registration period that precedes the fall and spring semesters. Advisement for new students takes place during the week preceding the first week of classes.
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New Students
During the pre-registration and regular registration periods, pre-professional advisors will be located in the Campus Center so that new students and those who have not completed the core curriculum can find advisors easily and receive advising efficiently.
New entering freshmen will be paired with a SOAR (Success through Orientation Advising and Retention) advisor who will assist them in their transition to Thomas University and work with them to develop an academic plan tailored to fit their individual needs.
Pre-Professional Advisors
(Consult the campus map if you're unsure of these locations.)
Advisors whose names are bold-faced are also SOAR advisors.
| Advisor | Office Location | Phone Extension |
| Chris Baldridge | Fine Arts Building | 160 |
| Karl Barton | Music Building, in the Music Studio | 169 |
| Gary Cooper | Library | 138 |
| Jill Dennis (SOAR only) | Ireland-Poe Building | 146 |
| Susan Ford | Forbes Hall, downstairs, 103 | 170 |
| Karen Harvey | Forbes Hall, upstairs, 201 | 186 |
| Jim Hodges | Forbes Hall, upstairs, 205 | 161 |
| Faye Johnson | Student Support Services | 164 |
| Jennifer Lindquist | Student Support Services, first door on left | 163 |
| Terry Maul | Faculty Annex, upstairs | 241 |
| Carolyn McClenny | Modular Building, 4 | 220 |
| Lisa Mitchell | Music Building, left, end of hall | 201 |
| Robin Ouzts | Modular Building, 4 | 117 |
| Sonja Smith | Student Support Services | 150 |
| Gale Whitehurst | Student Support Services, second door on left | 163 |
| Bonnie Woodbery | Music Building, left, first door | 224 |
| Bei Zhang | Modular Building, 10 | 219 |
Students Who HAVE NOT Completed the Core Curriculum
During the pre-registration and regular registration periods, pre-professional advisors will be located in the Campus Center so that new students and those who have not completed the core curriculum can find advisors easily and receive advising efficiently.
New entering freshmen will be paired with a SOAR (Success through Orientation Advising and Retention) advisor who will assist them in their transition to Thomas University and work with them to develop an academic plan tailored to fit their individual needs.
Pre-Professional Advisors
(Consult the campus map if you're unsure of these locations.)
Advisors whose names are bold-faced are also SOAR advisors.
| Advisor | Office Location | Phone Extension |
| Chris Baldridge | Fine Arts Building | 160 |
| Karl Barton | Music Building, in the Music Studio | 169 |
| Gary Cooper | Library | 138 |
| Jill Dennis (SOAR only) | Ireland-Poe Building | 146 |
| Susan Ford | Forbes Hall, downstairs, 103 | 170 |
| Karen Harvey | Forbes Hall, upstairs, 201 | 186 |
| Jim Hodges | Forbes Hall, upstairs, 205 | 161 |
| Faye Johnson | Student Support Services | 164 |
| Jennifer Lindquist | Student Support Services, first door on left | 163 |
| Terry Maul | Faculty Annex, upstairs | 241 |
| Carolyn McClenny | Modular Building, 4 | 220 |
| Lisa Mitchell | Music Building, left, end of hall | 201 |
| Robin Ouzts | Modular Building, 4 | 117 |
| Sonja Smith | Student Support Services | 150 |
| Gale Whitehurst | Student Support Services, second door on left | 163 |
| Bonnie Woodbery | Music Building, left, first door | 224 |
| Bei Zhang | Modular Building, 10 | 219 |
Students Who HAVE Completed the Core Curriculum and Declared a Major
Students who have completed the core curriculum and declared a major are advised by professional program advisors. These students should make an appointment with their faculty advisors. Students wishing to contact their advisor should consult the list below.
| Major/Program | Advisor |
| Arts and Sciences | |
| Biology | Rich McWilliams Bei Zhang |
| Humanities: Art Concentration | Chris Baldridge |
| Humanities: English Concentration | Jim Hodges Bonnie Woodbery |
| Humanities: Music Concentration | Karl Barton |
| Liberal Studies | Jim Hodges |
| Medical Technology | Jill Dennis |
| Psychology | Steve DePaola Jodi Yambor |
| Social Sciences | Gale Whitehurst |
| Professional Studies | |
| Business Administration |
Jenny Swearingen Pauline Ash |
| Counseling and Rehabilitation |
Theresa Reese Jim Patrick |
| Education | April Penton (Early Childhood) Cathy Rosenberg (Early Childhood) Jeana French (Early Childhood) Jack Zito (Middle Grades/Secondary) Melvin Gadson (Middle Grades/Secondary) Headley White (Middle Grades/Secondary) |
| Justice Studies Law Enforcement |
Chip Battle Lori Battle |
| Nursing-BSN |
Deb Carmen Eleanor Moore Sue Otto |
| Social Work | Susan Fowler Bill Milford Laura Myers |
Graduate Students
| Program | Advisor |
| Community Counseling |
Theresa Reese |
| MBA |
Jenny Swearingen |
| Nursing-MSN | Sue Otto |
| Rehabilitation Counseling |
Theresa Reese |
| Teacher Education |
Dale Graham |
Progression sheets list required courses and electives. They also allow students and advisors to track progress toward the degree.
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