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 Director
Eliza Frechette
Office: 160 Totman
Email: efrechet [at] kin [dot] umass [dot] edu (efrechet[at]kin[dot]umass[dot]edu)
Steps to Advising:
1. | Students should first try to see a Peer Advisor in Totman 145. Students do not need to schedule an appointment for Peer Advising. More information can be found in the Peer Advising Drop-In Center section below. |
2. | Students can also make an appointment with the Academic Advisor via the "Book an Appointment" link under the Undergraduate Academic Advisor section below. If the appointment link does not work, please email Leclerc at leclerc [at] umass [dot] edu (leclerc[at]umass[dot]edu). |
3. | If a student has an emergency they should email the Undergraduate Program Director, Eliza Frechette, at efrechet [at] kin [dot] umass [dot] edu (efrechet[at]kin[dot]umass[dot]edu). Her office is 160 Totman. |
Should I see a Peer Advisor or an Academic Advisor?:
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 credits for kinesiology elective credits |
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 signature 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 |
Spring 2024 Peer Advising Schedule (No Appointments Necessary)
Peer Advising Office is located in 145 Totman.
Monday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:30 p.m. |
Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:30 p.m. |
Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:30 p.m. |
Thursday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:30 p.m. |
Friday | 9:00 a.m. | - | 4:30 p.m. |
No appointment necessary. Just drop in!
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