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chhs@nau.eduAcademic advising
Get support from our academic advisors
As a student at Northern Arizona University, you enjoy guidance from academic advisors in completing your degree. Advisors help you choose courses each semester, find support resources, and prepare for graduation. Whether you’re a first-year, transfer, online, statewide, or continuing student, we’re with you every step of the way.
Advisors by department
Athletic Training
MS in Athletic Training
Communication Sciences and Disorders
MS in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology
BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Dental Hygiene
BS in Dental Hygiene, BS in Dental Hygiene – Degree Completion Program
Brianna Heisey, Academic Advisor
Health Sciences
Master of Public Health – Health Promotion, Master of Public Health – Nutrition
Dawn Clifford, PhD, RD; Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator
BS in Health Sciences – Allied Health with an emphasis in General Allied Health, Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy, Respiratory Care, Paramedic Care, Medical Assisting, Physical Therapist Assisting, or Surgical Technology
Adolfo Anaya, Academic Advisor
Ashley Femrite, Academic Advisor
BS in Health Sciences – Fitness Wellness
Bianca Cruz, Academic Advisor
Victor Rodriguez, Academic Advisor
BS in Health Sciences – Nutrition and Foods
Adolfo Anaya, Academic Advisor
Bobby Cast, Academic Advisor
BS in Health Sciences – Physical Education
Bobby Cast, Academic Advisor
BS in Health Sciences – Public Health
Nursing
BSN Flagstaff, American Indian Program
BSN Tucson
BSN Online
All graduate programs
BSN Yuma
Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Physician Assistant
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
General resources
Progression plans
Progression plans outline the recommended course sequence to complete an undergraduate degree in 4 years, semester by semester. They’re a helpful tool for you to use in consultation with your advisor each term when enrolling in classes.
First-year and exploratory students
If you haven’t yet declared a major in CHHS, or are a first-year CHHS student, your advisor will be with Gateway First Year Advising.
Online and statewide students
Current NAU online and statewide campus students can use NAU’s Appointment Planner to schedule an appointment with their assigned advisor. You can also email or call your advisor directly any time once you have their contact information.