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What We Do

The College of Education Undergraduate Education Team supports students in reaching their academic, personal, and professional goals. As the central hub for student support and success, our team provides comprehensive guidance through professional academic advising.

Our advisors assist students with course planning, major exploration, understanding academic policies, and connecting to key campus resources. By offering personalized support, they help students stay on track and make the most of their college experience.

Advisors are essential partners in each student’s journey. Through ongoing collaboration, they help students set meaningful goals, make informed decisions, and navigate their academic paths with confidence. This support empowers students to take ownership of their education and build the skills needed to thrive—at the University of Kentucky and beyond.

Location and Hours

The College of Education Office of Undergraduate Education is located in 151 Taylor Education Building and is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Meeting with an Academic Advisor

Why meet with an advisor?

Your advisor can help you with a wide range of academic tasks, such as:

  • Lifting your advising hold so that you can register for classes
  • Answering questions you may have about your major, career or coursework
  • Tracking your progress for timely graduation
  • Connecting you with various campus resources to help you be successful

How do I meet with an advisor?

  • Click the button below to schedule an appointment prior to your registration window opening date.

Schedule an appointment

  •  If you need help scheduling an appointment, learn more at this link.

How do I prepare for my advising appointment?

  • Review your degree audit through myUKGPS
  • Identify incomplete requirements
  • Using the schedule of classes, save course options to your planned courses. You can review how to plan courses at this link. In your advising meeting, you will work with your advisor to finalize your planned schedule for the upcoming semester.
  • Prepare a list of questions for your advisor regarding classes, degree progress, campus involvement, etc. 

Address
151 Taylor Education Building
Lexington, KY 40506

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Office of Undergraduate Education Staff

Office of Undergraduate Education Staff
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Monica Brumbelow
Monica Brumbelow
Academic Advisor II
Location
151 Taylor Education Building
Phone
(859) 257-4771
Email
monica.brumbelow@uky.edu
Thomas Cantrell
Administrative Support Associate
Categories
Staff
Location
151 Taylor Education Building
Phone
859-257-7681
Email
Thomas.cantrell@uky.edu
Sara Gabbard
Sara Gabbard
Academic Advisor II
Categories
Staff
Location
151 Taylor Education Building
Phone
859-218-2827
Email
Sara.gabbard@uky.edu
Nate Hibbitts
Nate Hibbitts
Director of Academic Advising
Categories
Staff
Location
151 Taylor Education Building
Phone
(859) 257-3429
Email
hibbitts5@uky.edu
Jason Horger
Jason Horger
Academic Advisor II
Categories
Staff
Location
151 Taylor Education Building
Phone
(859) 257-2162
Email
jason.horger@uky.edu
Alex Lopez
Alexandria Lopez
Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Categories
Staff
Location
151 Taylor Education Building
Phone
859-257-4639
Email
Alexandria.lopez@uky.edu
Melissa McCaughan
Melissa McCaughan
Student Affairs Officer I
Categories
Staff
Location
59 Dickey Hall
Phone
(859) 323-7253
Email
melissa.mccaughan@uky.edu
Emma Nelson
Emma Nelson
Academic Advisor I
Location
151 Taylor Education Building
Phone
859-257-3618
Email
emma.nelson@uky.edu
Margaret Rintamaa
Margaret Rintamaa
Professor, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Success
Categories
Faculty
Location
151 Taylor Education Building
Phone
(859) 257-5443
Email
Margaret.Rintamaa@uky.edu
Robert Singleton
Robert Singleton
Academic Advisor II
Categories
Staff
Location
151 Taylor Education Bldg.
Phone
(859) 257-3364
Email
rhsing3@uky.edu
Clelia Smyth
Clelia Smyth
Academic Advisor II
Categories
Staff
Location
151 Taylor Education Building
Phone
(859) 257-8848
Email
clelia.smyth@uky.edu
Talwalkar
Sara Talwalkar
Staff Support Associate II
Categories
Staff
Location
Taylor Education Building 151
Phone
859-257-7971
Email
sara.talwalkar@uky.edu