Academic Advisors
The School of Computing undergraduate academic advisors are available to answer questions regarding schedule plans, registration for School of Computing classes, and degree requirements, as well as help resolving any problems a student may be experiencing in their academic progress.
Students should visit their academic advisor at least once a year to verify that they are on track for graduation. Appointments are required.
For general information please email ugrad-help@cs.utah.edu. And for information specific to Data Science, email DS-ugshelp@cs.utah.edu.
SoC Academic Advisors
The School of Computing academic advisors are here to help you succeed in your undergraduate career. They can help you in a variety of ways, including:
- Getting into the DS major
- Transfering to the U
- The pre-major decision to choose data science as your career
- Schedule planning and verifying your required courses and program of study
- Suggesting general education courses
- Helping you deal with stress and other problems
- Graduation clearance
- First-year, second-year, and undeclared mandatory advising
Students should check which advisor they should see based on their last name (see below).
Vicki Rigby
Students with last names starting with A – F please contact Vicki.
Vicki also advises all BS/MS students.
| Email: | ugrad-help@cs.utah.edu |
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| Contact: | School of Computing front office 801-581-8224 |
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Colleen Gilman
Students with last names starting with G – L please contact Colleen.
| Email: | ugrad-help@cs.utah.edu |
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| Contact: | School of Computing front office 801-581-8224 |
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Lakyn Bright
Students with last names starting with M – R please contact Lakyn.
| Email: | ugrad-help@cs.utah.edu |
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| Contact: | School of Computing front office 801-581-8224 |
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Tracy Versluis
Students with last names starting with S – Z please contact Tracy.
| Email: | ugrad-help@cs.utah.edu |
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| Contact: | School of Computing front office 801-581-8224 |
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Cisco Lopez
| Email: | ugrad-help@cs.utah.edu |
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| Contact: | School of Computing front office 801-581-8224 |
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Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUGS)
As the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the School of Computing, Prof. de St. Germain works closely with students and faculty to make sure that the undergraduate program provides a top quality experience.
Students who are experiencing varied circumstances are encouraged to speak with the DUGS to help find their best path forward.
Professor Jim de St. Germain
| Email: | germain@cs.utah.edu |
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| Contact: | School of Computing front office MEB 3190 801-581-8224 |
The School's Director of Undergraduate Studies works with students regarding:
- FMS appeals
- Probation
- Grade/Status appeals
- Re-admittance to the major
- Thesis approval and other Capstone issues
- Degree variances
- Other questions related to the DS program and/or your degree
Program Director (DS): Professor Jeff Phillips
As the Program Director for the Data Science Major, Jeff works with the undergraduate advisors and the DUGS to advise on things specific to the experience of data science majors within the School of Computing
| Email: | jeffp@cs.utah.edu |
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| Office: | MEB 3404 |
Being Successful
Embarking on a degree path in data science is a rewarding, yet challenging endeavor. To help you succeed, we have compiled the following suggested resources for success!