Undergraduate Academic Advisors
Shawn Samuels
The main thing I love about being an advisor is being on the frontlines to help students shape their academic and professional futures. To that end, I enjoy talking to students about their dreams and aspirations, and I also enjoy learning more about their challenges and passions. As a first-generation college student, born and raised in Jamaica, I understand the hardships that may come with trying to figure things out while acclimating to a new environment. As such, I believe that my experiences have shaped me into becoming a very relatable and understanding advisor, qualities that I believe are essential to effectively connect with students. With a background in Social Work, I enjoy volunteering and giving back to communities in my spare time. Some of my spare time also includes gaming online with the fellas, focusing on my health and fitness and traveling with friends & family.
Additional Advising Services
Commonwealth Honors College Advisors: CHC Advising contacts
Departmental Honors Director: Leah Wing
Pre-Law Advising : Check out the Pre-Law Advising webpage and schedule an appointment with Diane Curtis
SBS Academic Dean : For issues such as credit overload requests, late add/drop, academic probation, please see Jackie Brousseau-Pereira, SBS Academic Dean.
College-Level Requirements for UMass Students entering prior to Fall 2018 (Global Education) : SBS Advising Center