Academic advisors

Welcome to College of Science Advising! We look forward to assisting you and are available to meet both in-person and virtually. Before reaching out to a College of Science advisor, please read the below information:

  • All students in the College of Science, or students looking to declare a College of Science major or minor, are assigned an advisor based on the first letter of their last name.
  • You can schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor utilizing the links below. If you’re having trouble scheduling, please email your advisor.
  • If you’re unsure whom to contact, please email sciadvise@unr.edu for assistance.
  • After scheduling an appointment, check the appointment confirmation email for instructions on how to access your appointment.
  • Each advisor offers drop-in advising during the Fall and Spring semester only. Days/times will be posted below after the beginning of the semester. During Winter and Summer, advisors are available via appointment only.
  • Drop-in advising is available in-person only. If you require virtual assistance via Zoom, please schedule an appointment.
  • For in-person advising, please go to Orvis Building Room 224 to check in.
  • For virtual appointments, please join the Zoom meeting via computer or tablet. Please only join via phone if you do not have access to a computer or tablet.
  • For virtual appointments, you are expected to be in an appropriate environment where you can stay fully engaged, listen clearly and take notes. If you join the meeting while driving, biking, or walking around campus, your advisor reserves the right to ask for you to re-schedule your appointment to a time when you can be safely and fully engaged in the appointment.

Juniors and Seniors: find your faculty advisor

Where is the Advising Center?

The College of Science Advising Center is located in the Orvis Building (OB). OB is located on the southern side of campus near the Quad. The main entrance to the building faces the Quad and the Child Care Center that is attached to the Sarah Fleischmann Building (SFB). Entering the building on this side puts you onto the 2nd Floor. The Advising Center is located just to the right of the front door in Room 224.

Advisors assigned by last name

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Catherine Fernandez

Last names beginning with A and B

catherinef@unr.edu
Office: OB 209
Phone: (775) 682-8620

Drop-in hours: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment with Catherine

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Taylor Diamond

Last names beginning with C

Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Recruitment
tdiamond@unr.edu
Office: OB 210
Phone: (775) 682-8750

Drop-in hours: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment with Taylor

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David Dineen

Last names beginning with D, E, F and G

ddineen@unr.edu
Office: OB 212
Phone: (775) 682-8774

Drop-in hours: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment with David

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Chancellor White

Last names beginning with I, J, K and L

chancellorw@unr.edu
Office: OB 213
Phone: (775) 682-7764

Drop-in hours: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH CHANCELLOR

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Natalie Servellon

Last names beginning with M and N

nservellon@unr.edu
Office: OB 206
Phone: (775) 682-8621

Drop-in hours: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment with Natalie

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Michelle Hoover

Last Names beginning with H, O, P and Q

michellehoover@unr.edu
Office: OB 208
Phone: (775) 682-6535

Drop-in hours: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an Appointment with Michelle

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Caitlin Strickland

Last names beginning with R and S

caitlinstrickland@unr.edu
Office: OB 207
Phone: (775) 682-5389

Drop-in hours: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment with Caitlin

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Fernanda Rugama

Last names beginning with T, U, V, W

mrugama@unr.edu
Office: OB 205
Phone: (775) 784-1035

Drop-in hours: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment with Fernanda

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Gina Sella

Last names beginning with X,Y and Z
All BS-MD/BS-DMD participants

Academic Advisor and Coordinator of ScienceFit
gsella@unr.edu
Office: OB 214
Phone: (775) 682-8733

Drop-in hours: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Schedule an appointment with Gina