Advising Office Information

Hours, Contact, & Scheduling Information

Montague Hall 120 | 218-726-8180 | [email protected]

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026
Monday through Friday 9:00am–4:00pm (closed 12pm–1pm)
Hours and advisor availability will change due to campus events, closures, holidays, vacations, etc.
Visit or contact our office for help regarding registration, degree requirements, or academic assistance.
Scroll down for individual contact information and scheduling link.

First three days of SPRING 2026
DROP-IN hours (no appointment required; in-person only)
8:30am-3:30pm Wed, Th, Fri (closed from noon-1pm for lunch)
>> PREPARE: review our Registration Resource page for a productive advising appointment.

Starting the week of January 20th (closed on Monday, January 19th)
DROP-IN hours (no appointment required; in-person only)
1:00pm-2:00pm Monday-Thursday
>> Appointments outside the drop-in hour are available with advisors (via in-person or Zoom). See below.

Additional academic advising offices and related resources at UMD

Academic Advisors

Karen Boynton

Karen Boynton
218-726-6069 OR [email protected]

Advises: Cognitive Science, Communication, Criminology,  International St, Philosophy, Political Science, preLaw, Sociology, Women, Gender & Sexuality St, Undeclared

Schedule an appointment with Karen
During the academic year, she typically works from home on Monday, but virtual appointments are welcome.
 

Jacobs,Belle

Belle Jacobs
218-726-7490 OR [email protected]

Advisees: Undeclared

Schedule an appointment with Belle
During the academic year, she typically works from home on Wednesdays, but virtual appointments are welcome.
 

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Dylan Reed-Fuglestad
218-726-8419 OR [email protected]

Advises: Art, Art Ed, Art History, Graphic Design, Music, Music Ed, Music Performance, Studio Art, Theatre; Environment, Sustainability, & Geography, GIS, Undeclared

Schedule an appointment with Dylan
During the academic year, he typically works from home on Thursdays, but virtual appointments are welcome.
 

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Emma Ricke
218-726-6738  OR [email protected]

Advises:  American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Chinese Area St, English, French St, German St, History, Journalism, Linguistics, Spanish St, Tribal Administration & Governance, Writing St, Undeclared

Schedule an appointment with Emma
During the academic year, she typically works from home on Tuesdays, but virtual appointments are welcome.
 

Pam Spencer

Pam Spencer
218-726-8563  OR [email protected]

Advises: Criminology, Sociology, Interdisciplinary St, Undeclared, Returning

Schedule an appointment with Pam
During the academic year, she typically works from home on Wednesdays, but virtual appointments are welcome.