Kinesiology Academic Advising
Kinesiology Advising Resources for Undergraduates
Overview and people:
The undergraduate degree program in kinesiology provides a variety of advising and academic resources for its students. Both staff and peer advisors are here to help address academic questions and concerns so students can make the most of their UMass Amherst education.
Undergraduate Program Advisor
Leeanne Leclerc
Office: 146 Totman
Telephone: 413-577-0131
Email: leclerc [at] umass [dot] edu (leclerc[at]umass[dot]edu)
Undergraduate Program Advisor
BZ (Elizabeth) Catalano
Office: 145 Totman
Telephone: 413-545-8050
Email: elizabethcat [at] umass [dot] edu (elizabethcat[at]umass[dot]edu)
Undergraduate Program Director
Thomas St. Laurent
Office: 109 Totman
Email: tstlaurent [at] kin [dot] umass [dot] edu (tstlaurent[at]kin[dot]umass[dot]edu)
Should I see a Peer Advisor or an Academic Advisor?
| You can get fast, accurate help from trained Peer Advisors without an appointment in Totman 143. Our Academic Advisor offices are right down the hall if needed. More information can be found in the Peer Advising Drop-In Center section below. |
| You can get additional guidance and advising with an appointment with our Academic Advisor via the "Book an Appointment" link under the Undergraduate Academic Advisor section below. If the appointment link does not work, please email Leeanne Leclerc at leclerc [at] umass [dot] edu (leclerc[at]umass[dot]edu) or BZ Catalano at elizabethcat [at] umass [dot] edu (elizabethcat[at]umass[dot]edu). |
| If you have a critical issue you can email the Undergraduate Program Director, Thomas St. Laurent, at tstlaurent [at] kin [dot] umass [dot] edu (tstlaurent[at]kin[dot]umass[dot]edu). His office is 109 Totman. |
Peer Advisor | Academic Advisor |
| General Education (Gen Ed) classes | Course and career planning, selection, and discussion |
| Operating Spire and understanding your Academic Requirement Report (ARR) | Evaluating transfer credit equivalencies for kinesiology degree requirements. Study Abroad and Domestic Exchange course approvals. |
| Adding/dropping classes on Spire | Support for academic struggles |
| How to secure a TA position, independent study, or study abroad | Help finding resources across campus to support you academic success, mental and physical wellness, and other needs you might have |
| Graduate school prerequisites | Requiring a signature for: credit overload, prior approval for study abroad classes, declaring dual degree |
| Double major and dual degree questions | Obtaining graduation clearance |
| Summer/winter classes | Questions about academic dishonesty, academic status, including probation and re-entry to the kinesiology major |
| Extracurricular activities | Making a plan for after graduation, including graduate school applications |
| Resources for internships and/or shadowing experiences | Letters of recommendation |
| Kinesiology electives | Continuation policy questions |
Fall 2024 Peer Advising Schedule (No Appointments Necessary)
Peer Advising Office is located in 143 Totman.
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:30 p.m. | Break: 10 - 11:15 am |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:30 p.m. | Break: 12:45 - 1:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:30 p.m. | |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:30 p.m. | Break: 11 am- 12:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:00 p.m. |
No appointment necessary. Just drop in!
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