Undergraduate
Academic Advising
The PHHP undergraduate advising office is committed to providing quality advising services and resources.

Need to schedule an advising appointment?
Advisors in the College of Public Health & Health Professions (PHHP) are able to assist current UF students via email, Zoom and in-person appointments.
Current PHHP Freshmen/Sophomores
Current PHHP Juniors
Current PHHP Seniors are advised to meet with their program directors or program specialists.
Meet our Advising Team
Robert L Doyle
Academic Advisor III
Andrea L Smith
Academic Advisor II
Emily M Oliva
Academic Advisor I
Jenna Walsh
Academic Advisor I
Currently at UF and looking to change to a PHHP major?
The PHHP undergraduate advising office is committed to providing quality advising services and resources.
Future Gators
Looking to transfer to UF?
The PHHP undergraduate advising office is committed to providing quality advising services and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for current PHHP students
I am currently a PHHP major (Health Science, Public Health, or Communication Sciences and Disorders). Who is my advisor?
Health Science majors:
- Freshmen and sophomores: Rob Doyle, Andrea Smith, Emily Oliva and Jenna Walsh are your advisors.
- Juniors: Rob Doyle and Andrea Smith are your advisors.
- Seniors: For academic-related inquiries, please contact Kendra Hamilton. Please contact Dr. Jamie Pomeranz, the Health Science major program director, for career and post-graduation planning.
Public Health majors:
- Freshmen and sophomores: Rob Doyle, Andrea Smith, Emily Oliva and Jenna Walsh are your advisors.
- Juniors: Rob Doyle and Andrea Smith are your advisors.
- Seniors: Please contact Ms. Tyler Brown.
Communication Sciences and Disorders majors:
- Freshmen and sophomores: Rob Doyle, Andrea Smith, Emily Oliva and Jenna Walsh are your advisors.
- Juniors and seniors: Please contact Brenda McDonnell.
If you would like to email the advisors, please reach out to them at advising@phhp.ufl.edu.
I am a PHHP major who wants to add a minor offered by a different UF college. What steps do I need to take?
Current PHHP Freshmen and Sophomores should schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor to discuss minor tracking and feasibility.
I am a Public Health major and can’t get a seat in ENC3254 Writing in Public Health. Are there any other courses I can take to satisfy the ENC3254 requirement?
Yes. Any of the following courses will satisfy our ENC3254 Writing in Public Health requirement. Please note that not all courses are offered every semester, so please consult the Registrar’s Schedule of Courses or One.UF to see which courses are available.
- AEC3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural & Life Sciences
- ENC2305 Analytical Writing
- ENC3250 Professional Communication
- ENC3254 Professional Writing in the Discipline (any section)
- ENC3459 Writing in the Medical Sciences
- ENC3464 Writing in the Social Sciences
I am trying to get into a certain class and can’t find available seats that meet my preferences. Can my PHHP advisor help me?
PHHP advisors are unable to manually add students to full courses offered by other colleges (e.g., CHM2045, ENC1102, BSC2010, CLP3144, etc.). If you are trying to be placed in a course that appears to be full, please continue to check One.UF or contact the department that offers the course. Occasionally students won’t be able to find a preferred section and will have to wait until the following semester to take a course. When contacting other departments, please be patient and recognize that you are likely one of many students requesting seats in popular courses.
I am currently majoring in a PHHP major. How do I change my major to one outside of PHHP?
Current PHHP students must reach out to advisors for their majors of interest to inquire about the major change process. For example, if you are interested in changing your major to Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, you must contact the College of Health and Human Performance; if you’re interested in switching to Psychology, you must contact the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
FAQs for non-PHHP students
How do I change my major to Health Science, Public Health, or Communication Sciences and Disorders?
If you are a current UF freshman or sophomore and you’re interested in a PHHP major, you are required to schedule an appointment with Emily Oliva or Jenna Walsh to discuss a potential major change.
I am a student in a non-PHHP major interested in pursuing a minor in PHHP. What steps do I need to take?
Students interested in PHHP minors must have all minor prerequisites complete prior to requesting approval to pursue a PHHP minor. Prerequisite courses are listed in the respective minor catalog pages, available here. Completion of minor prerequisites and the minimum prerequisite GPA does not guarantee acceptance to a PHHP minor. Students can apply for a PHHP minor on ONE.UF. Please contact PHHP Advising if you have questions about PHHP minors.
FAQs for transfer students
I am a student at another school and I’m interested in transferring to UF into a PHHP undergraduate program. Where do I start?
Thank you for your interest in our programs! Transfer applicants must complete the University of Florida Transfer Admissions application.
For information on the transfer requirements for the Health Science, Public Health, and Communication Sciences and Disorders majors, please visit the undergraduate program information for transfer students.
FAQs about combined and graduate degree programs
I am a current PHHP undergraduate student who is interested in a graduate program offered by the College of Public Health and Health Professions. Who can I speak to about this?
Undergraduate advisors work with undergraduate students regarding only PHHP’s bachelor’s degree programs. If you would like more information about a PHHP graduate program (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, etc.), please check that program’s website for appropriate contact information.
I’m a non-PHHP undergraduate student interested in a combined degree program at PHHP. Who can I speak to about this?
Current UF students interested in a combined degree program at PHHP should contact the programs using the contact information provided on the websites listed below.
Bachelor’s/ Master of Public Health
Bachelor’s/ Occupational Therapy Doctorate
FAQs about careers
I am interested in learning about the kinds of jobs I can get from my Health Science, Public Health, or Communication Sciences and Disorders major. Who can I speak to about this?
Most PHHP students plan to attend a graduate or professional program after graduation, such as medical school, dental school, or M.P.H. or M.H.A. programs. If you are interested in learning about other opportunities, you are encouraged to use the resources provided by UF’s Career Connections Center. In addition to online assessment tools, you can schedule a career planning appointment to meet with a member of the Career Connections Center team.
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