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.

Undergraduate Advising

Need help with the following?

• Using SPIRE and enrolling in courses
• Deciding which courses to take
• Making a plan for after graduation
• Declaring Kinesiology as your major

Make an appointment with Rebecca Thibault

Need help with the following?

• Evaluating transfer credits
• Enrolling in the kin major
• Getting prior approval for future coursework
• Obtaining graduation clearance
• Questions about academic status, re-entry into the kin major, academic dishonesty

Make an appointment with Dr. Rife.

Sign up for an advising appointment:

Rebecca Thibault: Book Now
Office Location: Totman Room 130B
Office Hours:
Monday: 10:00-4:00
Tuesday: 10:00-4:00
Wednesday: 10:00-4:00
Thursday: 10:00-3:00
Friday: 10:00-3:00
rthibaul@kin.umass.edu

Dr. Frank Rife: Book Now
Office Location: Totman Room 109
Office Hours:
Wednesday: 2:30-5:00
Thursday: 2:30-5:00
frife@kin.umass.edu

Appointments are in 15 minute increments and can be scheduled a minimum of 1 hour in advance and up to 14 days in advance. If you have any questions please contact Rebecca Thibault at 413-577-0131.

Graduate Advising

Graduate Program Director
Dr. Jane Kent-Braun
Tel.: 413-545-9477
E-mail gradadmissions@kin.umass.edu

Additional Advising Contacts

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