Advising and Academic Resources

Students are strongly advised to consult their academic advisors about the content and sequence of their curriculum, especially where the choice and sequencing of electives are concerned. From our undergraduate and graduate program directors and departmental staff to the School of Public Health and Health Sciences’ Academic Dean’s Office, we are here to help you address your academic questions and concerns and make the most of your UMass education.

Advising Contacts

Undergraduate Program Director
Dr. Richard Freyman (Undergraduate Program Director)
201A 358 North Pleasant St.
rlf@comdis.umass.edu

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Karen Helfer (Graduate Program Director)
RM 201B 
358 North Pleasant Street 
khelfer@comdis.umass.edu

SPHHS Academic Dean’s Office
Administrative Assistant to the Academic Dean
Adrian Grace
125 Arnold House
413-545-6883 (Phone)
413-545-0501 (Fax)
deansphhs@schoolph.umass.edu 

Additional Academic Resources

• Community Service Learning
• Five College Interchange
• Graduate Student Handbook
• Graduation Information
• Learning Commons
• Libraries
• Office of Undergraduate Research and Studies
• Registrar
• Study Abroad
• Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction