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Undergraduate Advising Center

The NSM Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) will help you through every step of your college career, from the first semester to graduation. Students are encouraged to visit with their advisor regularly to update their degree plan and to stay informed about the academic programs and resources offered by NSM.

The UAC offers advising services both in-person and remotely. Students may call NSM Advising at 713-743-2626 during regular business hours for immediate assistance.

Location

NSM Undergraduate Advising Center
Fleming Building, Room 115 (Bldg. 564)
Office Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday-Friday
Front Desk: 713-743-2626

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Scheduling Advising Appointments for Declared Majors

Need to schedule an advising appointment? You can do so using Navigate—a mobile app that you can download on your phone offering access to lots of different campus resources, including scheduling an appointment with your academic advisor!

If you have an emergency or a quick question, please email your advisor or contact the Front Desk (713-743-2626) in Fleming, 115 for assistance.

Students with a declared major in NSM should direct questions to the designated advisor for their major.

Students with inquiries relating to a minor in NSM may contact Kim Marx (below). To declare a minor in NSM, submit a request.

NSM Unspecified students should contact the advisor for their intended major.

Academic Advisors

Ashley Cook
Director

Ashley Cook

aecook2@uh.edu
713-743-4884

Majors: Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Atmospheric Science, Geophysics, and Environmental Sciences

Jessica Davis
Academic Advisor II

Jessica Davis

jidavis3@central.uh.edu
713-743-2641

Majors: Biology and Biochemistry

Tom Kirwan
Academic Advisor II

Tom Kirwan

ttkirwan@central.uh.edu
713-743-3370

Majors: Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Biology

Maria Lopez
Academic Advisor I

Maria Lopez

mlopez79@central.uh.edu
713-743-3117

Majors: Biology and Biochemistry

Sandra Merino-Osorio
Assistant Director

Sandra Merino

semerino@uh.edu
713-743-5965

Majors: Biology and Biochemistry

Rebekah Oestreicher
Academic Advisor II

Rebekah Oestreicher

rjpryoro@central.uh.edu
713-743-7855

Majors: Biology and Biochemistry

Kelsi M. Reilly
Academic Advisor II

Kelsi Oyler

kmoyler@central.uh.edu
713-743-1523

Majors: Biology and Biochemistry

Tamara Riggs
Assistant Director

Tamara Riggs

triggs2@central.uh.edu
713-743-7892

Majors: Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Biology

Robert Sagaille
Academic Advisor II

Robert Sagaille

rjsagail@central.uh.edu
713-743-6740

Majors: Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Biology

Other Advising Center Staff

Natalie M. Sumrow
Executive Director

Natalie M. Sumrow

nsumrow@uh.edu
713-743-2904

Kim Marx
Assistant Director, Advising Operations

Kim Marx

kmarx@central.uh.edu
713-743-1709

Kendra Alexander
Director, Academic Records & Document Control

Kendra Alexander

kalexander3@uh.edu
713-743-2620