Public Health Sciences Academic Advising
PHS students are supported through collaborative advising that fosters self-directed learning and growth.
Advising Overview:
Academic advising is a collaborative process that empowers you to take ownership of your education. Our Public Health Sciences advising team is here to support you in developing the skills to evaluate your options, develop meaningful goals, and actively shape your academic and professional path, wherever your interests and ambitions may lead you.
Public Health Sciences students are supported by a dedicated advising team made up of professional staff and trained peer advisors. Whether you have questions about course planning, major requirements, career goals, or getting the most out of your college experience, we are here to help!
Advising contact information:
Please use the following form to access information and submit questions about topics related to the Public Health Sciences major: https://tinyurl.com/PUBHLTHinfo
| Sofija Zagarins Director, Undergraduate Public Health Sciences Program | 427 Arnold House Email: zagarins [at] schoolph [dot] umass [dot] edu (zagarins[at]umass[dot]edu) |
| Jesse Hunsicker Senior Undergraduate Advisor | 317 SPHHS Hub Email: jhunsicker [at] umass [dot] edu (jhunsicker[at]umass[dot]edu) |
| Monica Roche Senior Undergraduate Advisor | 315 SPHHS Hub Email: Monicaroche [at] umass [dot] edu (Monicaroche[at]umass[dot]edu) |
| Public Health Peer Advisors | 316 SPHHS Hub E-mail: peerad [at] umass [dot] edu (peerad[at]umass[dot]edu) |
Fall 2026 Peer Advising Schedule
(No appointments necessary, September 8th - December 15th)
Monday: 9AM - 12PM, 1:45PM - 4PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 12PM
Thursday: 9AM - 4:15PM
Friday: CLOSED
Office: SPHHS Hub Room 316
E-mail: peerad [at] umass [dot] edu (peerad[at]umass[dot]edu)
Peer advisors offer in-person drop-in advising hours, but If you would prefer virtual advising, please email peerad [at] umass [dot] edu (peerad[at]umass[dot]edu) to schedule a time. Please note that students will not be accepted into the Zoom meeting if they are not logged into their UMass account.
Public Health Sciences Canvas Page
Students in the Public Health Sciences major have access to a dedicated Canvas course with resources related to degree requirements and opportunities within the major. To check out our Canvas page, click here!
