Serving Students. Planning Your Future.
The Academic Advising Center is a centralized resource for advising services
across Webster University. Our staff members empower students to achieve their academic
and professional goals while providing comprehensive advising tools and resources
to the global Webster University community.
Schedule an Appointment Today
To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, call 314-968-6972 or 1-800-982-3847.
Current students can also utilize the Raise Your Hand option in Starfish, selecting the “I need help registering for classes” option, connect with your assigned faculty or professional advisor, or make an appointment online through the Starfish Academic Advising service page, or directly with your assigned advisor.
We're devoted to your success: online, in person and in hybrid learning environments.
Undergraduate Advising
Undergraduate students at the Webster Groves campus will be assigned a Faculty Advisor. Undergraduates taking online courses or at other campus locations will be assigned a professional advisor with the Academic Advising Center.
The Undergraduate Advising Team in the Academic Advising Center provides advising to new and transfer students at GROW Days and Transfer and Advising Registration Days, exploratory students, online students, students at the military campuses, and students on academic probation. Undergraduate advisors also assist undergraduates with topics such as the Global Citizenship Program, elective course selection, graduation checks, minors, certificates and changing majors.
Graduate Advising
Upon acceptance to most University graduate programs, students should schedule an appointment with their academic advisor to discuss their academic plans and to get registered.
The Graduate Advising Team in the Academic Advising Center advises students in both fully online and campus-based degree programs from the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communications, and Walker School of Business and Technology across the U.S.
Graduate students in specialized programs such as Counseling, Nursing or Nurse Anesthesia, programs in the School of Education, programs in the College of Fine Arts, or doctoral programs should contact their program directly.
Academic Advising Center
Address: 568 Garden Avenue
Location: Lower level, Garden Park Plaza Garage, Webster Groves main campus
Phone: 314-968-6972 or 1-800-982-3847
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Central
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central
Frequently Asked Questions
Your assigned academic advisor is listed both in Starfish in your Success Network
and in your Connections account: Student Academic Services. If you do not have an
advisor listed please contact call 314-968-6972 or email advising@webster.edu.
To schedule an appointment with an advisor, please make an appointment through the Student Success Portal powered by Starfish. Just make sure that your profile is updated with your communication preferences and accurate time zone.
You can also call the Advising Center at 314-968-6972 or email advising@webster.edu.
To schedule an appointment with an advisor, please make an appointment through the Student Success Portal powered by Starfish. Just make sure that your profile is updated with your communication preferences and accurate time zone.
You can also call the Advising Center at 314-968-6972 or email advising@webster.edu.
Advisors are available for virtual advising appointments, phone appointments and in-person appointments! Log into Starfish to request your appointment or call the Advising Center at 314-968-6972 or email advising@webster.edu.
New students are required to meet with an academic advisor to begin degree planning
and initial registration. Advisors can also help if you are experiencing academic
difficulty, need assistance with course sequencing and registration, have questions
about your academic goals and electives, or need assistance dropping or withdrawing
from a course.
The earlier the better! You can register for the Spring terms/semester typically in
October, and the Summer and Fall terms/semester typically in April. To ensure you
get the courses you need for your program, plan to register when registration opens.
It’s always a good idea to connect with your advisor to discuss planning prior to
registration.
All new students need to meet with an advisor to register for their initial courses.
After that, students are encouraged to register on their own through Connections, but consult with your advisor as necessary to ensure you are on track. Additionally,
if you are experiencing academic difficulty, need assistance with course sequencing
and registration, have questions about your academic goals and electives, have an
advising hold, or need assistance dropping or withdrawing from a course, you should
contact your academic advisor
You may be administratively dropped. Please follow-up with your advisor as it may
impact what you are taking the following term. Online students are encouraged to log
in the weekend prior to the class starting to access and review course materials.
Then actively engage in the course on a regular (daily) basis to stay on top of course
expectations and requirements.
Webster University has corporate partnerships with many employers, which allows for
a 20% tuition discount. To check if you have a corporate partnership, please contact
Webster’s Office of Corporate Partnerships or your employer’s Human Resources Department.
Meet the Advising Teams
Kyle McCool
Senior Director, Academic Advising
Kim Kleinman
Director, Undergraduate Advising
Amy Carroll
Assistant Director, Graduate Advising
Beth Sims
Assistant Director, Graduate Advising
Julie Altmann
Office Manager
Kim Kleinman
Director, Undergraduate Advising
Craig Skinner
Senior Advisor, Undergraduate Advising
Annette Jones
Academic Advisor for campuses outside of St. Louis
Jennifer Ord
Academic Advisor
Amy Carroll
Assistant Director, Graduate Advising
Beth Sims
Assistant Director, Graduate Advising
Citlali Cosic
Academic Advisor, Southwest/Texas Region
Diane Donoghue
Academic Advisor, Western Region
Steve Findley, Ph.D.
Academic Advisor
Dinah Gygi
Academic Advisor
Alice Jones
Academic Advisor, Southeastern Region
Libby Lessentine
Academic Advisor
Jim Meadows
Coordinator of Military Transfer Initiatives
Sharon Phillips
Academic Advisor, Southern/Florida Region
Brandi Pruitt
Academic Advisor, Midwest Region
Mark Shannon
Academic Advisor, Southern/Western Region
Amber Welty
Academic Advisor, Southeastern Region
Jordan Wienke
International Student Academic Advisor
Julie Altmann
Office Manager
Jen Andonoff
Representative
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