Department Program Advising

Welcome!

If you are an Exercise Science major, you will continue to work with your major advisors—Dr. Gul Tiryaki-Sonmez, Dr. DJ Oberlin, Dr. Orlando Rivera, and Dr. Benazir Meera—along with Ms. Dyan Atkins, Senior Academic Advisor.

If you are seeking help or permission for internship courses (EXS470 and EXS471) you should contact Dr. Orlando Rivera, our program’s internship coordinator.

If you are majoring in Pre-Physical Therapy or Pre-Occupational Therapy options in Exercise Science, you may also seek advising from Dr. Scott Calvin, Pre-Health Advisor—along with Ms. Dyan Atkins, Senior Academic Advisor.

We are committed to supporting you in achieving your educational goals. Your major advisors, Ms. Atkins, and Dr. Calvin will work together to establish clear communication and ensure that you meet all major and general education requirements, including the 120-credit minimum required for a bachelor’s degree.

To schedule an appointment with major advisors:

• Dr. Gul Sonmez - Email, Navigate
• Dr. DJ Oberlin - Email
• Dr. Orlando Rivera - Email
• Dr. Benzair Meera - Email

To schedule and appointment with Dyan Atkins, please use of the following options:

• General Advising Form for Exercise Science
• Navigate

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Calvin, please visit:

• Pre-Health Program Hub

If you are a Recreation Education or Therapeutic Recreation major, you will continue to work with your major advisors—Dr. Hyangmi Kim, Dr. Jacob Eubank, and Prof. Anne Pellison—along with Ms. Dyan Atkins, Senior Academic Advisor.

If you are seeking help or permission for internship courses (REC 470 or THR 471) you should contact Prof. Anne Pelisson, our program’s internship coordinator.

We support you in your pursuit of your educational goals. Your major advisors and Ms. Atkins will collaborate to maintain clear communication and help ensure that you meet all major and general education requirements, including the 120-credit minimum required for a bachelor’s degree.

Students pursuing minors in Recreation will also work with Ms. Atkins and their major advisors.

Planning for degree completion is essential for graduating on time. You should meet with Ms. Atkins at least once during the semester prior to your anticipated graduation to confirm that all degree requirements will be met.

To schedule an appointment with major advisors:

• Dr. Jake Eubank - Email, Navigate
• Dr. Hyangmi Kim - Email
• Prof. Anne Pelisson - Email