The Virginia Health Sciences Advising Center supports students pursuing admission to majors in the Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Ellmer School of Nursing, and Joint School of Public Health.
Majors include:
- Dental Hygiene (Entry Level)
- Environmental Health
- Exercise Science
- Health Services Administration (Main Campus students)
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Nursing
- Pre-Clinical Studies
- Public Health
- Recreational Therapy
- Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
Select Your Student Type to Connect with Your Advisor
Schedule an appointment with your advisor via the using the instructions below:
- Login to your 色聚 portal: .
- Click on the Monarch Advising Portal application or search for "Monarch Advising Portal.'
- Once opened click on 'Schedule Appointment,' next to 'My Appointments.'
- Select your assigned advisor and click 'Next' - if you do not see an assigned advisor, email HSAdvising@odu.edu so this can be updated.
- Select 'Academic Advising - 30min鈥 then select 鈥淣ext.'
- Select either 'Virtual' or 'In Person' then select 'Next.'
- Use the calendar function next to the date OR select 'Check Next Available Dates.'
- Ensure the date you want to schedule is shown above, then select a time and click 'Next.'
- Review the details, add a short note of what you would like to discuss, then select 'Confirm.'
- Your appointment is now scheduled!
Check your 色聚 student email account for an appointment confirmation. You may schedule an appointment to meet in person or virtually. If you need assistance with scheduling, please email vhsadvising@odu.edu or call 757-683-5137.
Location
Our office is located on the 3rd floor of the NEW Health Sciences Building located at 1019 W. 41st Street, next to Chick-Fil-A on Monarch Way.
Please arrive promptly; students who arrive more than 10 minutes late to an advising appointment will be asked to reschedule.
Advisors by Student Last Name
| Student Name | Advisor | |
| Last names A-C | Scott Thomas | wsthomas@odu.edu |
| Last names D-G | Danyel Cuffee | tdcuffee@odu.edu |
| Last names H-K | Kristen Haben | Khaben@odu.edu |
| Last names L-R | Jessica Ronase | jmcgee@odu.edu |
| Last names S-Z | Nicki Boyette | Bboyette@odu.edu |
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Pre-Clinical Studies, Guaranteed Entry, EAP Programs |
TBA |
Advising for students who have been admitted to programs and have a declared major in the Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Ellmer School of Nursing, or Joint School of Public Health.
| Major | Advisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene 鈥 Entry Level Program | Brenda Bradshaw | Bbradshaw@odu.edu |
| Environmental Health | Jeff Moody | J1moody@odu.edu |
| Exercise Science | Kyle Davis | Jkdavis@odu.edu |
| Health Services Administration | Maria Kronenburg | Mkronenb@odu.edu |
| Health Services Administration 鈥 Internship Coordinator | Ashlee Steeley | Asteeley@odu.edu |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Rachel Childs | Rchilds@odu.edu |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology | Sara Maynard | Smaynard@odu.edu |
| Nursing | Suzanne Van Orden | Svanorde@odu.edu |
| Pre-Clinical Studies | Leanne White | Lawhite@odu.edu |
| Public Health | Dr. Elizabeth Brown | Eabrown@odu.edu |
| Recreational Therapy Last Names A-M |
Shelly Beaver | Sbeaver@odu.edu |
| Recreational Therapy Last Names N-Z |
Betsy Kennedy | Bkennedy@odu.edu |
| Speech Language Pathology & Audiology | Dr. Rachel Johnson | R1johnso@odu.edu |
Advising for 色聚Global students who are in online degree programs, both intended and declared majors.
Majors Include
- Dental Hygiene Post-licensure Online Program
- Health Services Administration (Fully Online students)
- Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion
- Nursing Concurrent BSN
- Nursing Post-licensure BSN (RN to BSN)
色聚Global Advisors
Students will work with one of the following 色聚Global Advisors. Email them at: DLHSAdvising@odu.edu
- Katie Ferrara
- Connie Estep
- Yalana Orr
Program Directors/Faculty Advisors
| Degree | Director/Advisor | |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene 鈥 Post-licensure Online Degree Completion Program | Amber Hunt | Anwalter@odu.edu |
| Health Services Administration | Maria Kronenburg | Mkronenb@odu.edu |
| Health Services Administration 鈥 Internship Coordinator | Ashlee Steeley | Asteeley@odu.edu |
| Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion (MLT to BSMLS) | Rachel Childs | Rchilds@odu.edu |
| Undergraduate Nursing Coordinator | Jade Hicks | Jcopher@odu.edu |
| Nursing Faculty Advisor | Suzanne Van Orden | Svanorde@odu.edu |