Advising & Student Services

A student has different types of advisors to provide support for successful completion of the program

  1. Program Advisor – Assigned at the time of admission to the program, this faculty member will provide specialty specific guidance as you complete the degree. The program advisor may be changed by contacting the Professional Advisor for guidance.
  2. Professional Advisor – Located within Student and Career Advancement Services, the professional advisor assists with day to day questions, navigating challenges that arise, guides degree completion steps, and facilitates connections to University resources.
  3. Project Advisor – (For DNP Students) Determined prior to the first semester of DNP project related coursework and will provide guidance in completion of the DNP project. In some cases, the program advisor may also serve as the DNP project advisor.

Advising Quick Reference Guide

Office of Student & Career Advancement Services (OSCAS)

The OSCAS staff is here to help you in a variety of ways as you move through your degree program. Some areas we can assist with are:

  • Academic Advising
  • Scholarship questions
  • Career Resources and Services
  • Resource Navigation and Referral
  • Guidance when encountering barriers to success

Contact us at 612-625-7980 or SoNStudentInfo@umn.edu.