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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 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. 

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Academic Advisor

General Education (Gen Ed) classesCourse 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 SpireSupport for academic struggles
How to secure a TA position, independent study, or study abroadHelp finding resources across campus to support you academic success, mental and physical wellness, and other needs you might have
Graduate school prerequisitesRequiring a signature for: credit overload, prior approval for study abroad classes, declaring dual degree
Double major and dual degree questionsObtaining graduation clearance
Summer/winter classesQuestions about academic dishonesty, academic status, including probation and re-entry to the kinesiology major
Extracurricular activitiesMaking a plan for after graduation, including graduate school applications
Resources for internships and/or shadowing experiencesLetters of recommendation
Kinesiology electivesContinuation policy questions

Spring 2024 Peer Advising Schedule (No Appointments Necessary)

Peer Advising Office is located in 143 Totman.

Monday 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

No appointment necessary. Just drop in!

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Leeanne Leclerc

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Email: leclerc [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone: (413) 577-0131

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