1. Advising at MCPHS University
Fall 2013

2. The Academic Resource Center
• The Advising Center is located within the Academic Resource Center
(ARC) in White 110 – the first floor of the White Building.
• The ARC is open Monday through Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Walk In Hours for Advising: 12-1 PM, Monday through Friday, when
classes are in session.
• To Schedule an advising appointment:
– Call the Academic Resource Center at:
617-732-2860
– Visit the Academic Resource Center in W 110
– Email us at advising@mcphs.edu

3. Deborah Orozco
Assistant Dean of the
Academic Resource Center
Things you would talk to me about: Any
advising issues, Leaves of Absence or
University Withdrawals, Issues with
Faculty
Favorite Place in Boston: Fenway Park
Hidden Jewel in Boston: The Arnold
Arboretum
Hometown: Reading, MA
Advice to Students: I think it is important
for students to connect with an ―adult‖ on
campus. Whether it is an Administrator,
Faculty or Staff member, this person will
be a mentor, guide, advocate and
cheerleader for you-both during your high
moments and in the low.

4. Sara (Ackerson) Whitman
Academic Advisor
& Coordinator of First Year Seminar
The academic programs I work with
are:
PharmD and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Last names A-M
Favorite Place in Boston: The North
End, followed by Nantasket (technically
not Boston)
Hidden Jewel in Boston: Half Time
Pizza or the Harbor Islands
Hometown: Middletown, NY / Portland,
Oregon
Advice to Students: Always ask
questions and take advantage of all the
free services we offer for students,
especially Counseling Services &
Tutoring!

5. Joanna Chang
Academic Advisor
The academic programs I work
with are: PharmD and
Pharmaceutical Sciences Last
names N-Z
Favorite Place in Boston:
Anywhere near the Charles River
Hidden Jewel in Boston:
Brookline Booksmith
Hometown: Cerritos, CA
Advice to Students: Schedule in
―study time‖ in your
agenda/calendar to get a visual
idea of your study hours.

6. Matthew Koskowski
Academic Advisor
The academic programs I
work with are: Nursing, Dental
Hygiene, all the SMIT programs,
and Health Sciences
Favorite Place in Boston: The
New England Aquarium
Hidden Jewel in Boston: A
rooftop garden in Kendall
Square (technically,
Cambridge!)
Hometown: Niskayuna, NY
Advice to Students: Work
hard…but not so hard you
forget to have fun.

7. Caroline White
Academic Advisor
The academic programs I work
with are: Pharmaceutical &
Health Care Business, Pharm/Tox,
Pre-Med, Health Psychology,
Public Health, Medical &
Molecular Biology, Chemistry.
Favorite Place in Boston: The
Harbor Walk
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
Advice to Students: Try your
best—only you will know if you
have pushed the limits, so be true
to yourself and earn every one of
those good grades!

8. Your MAC Team
Your MAC team consists of three people:
• Your Faculty Mentor
– Talk about career goals, courses in your
curriculum, pathways in your program
• Your Academic Advisor
– Talk about your curriculum, changes to
your schedule, course questions, course
withdrawals
• Your Academic Counselor
– Talk about study strategies, time
management, goal setting, test anxiety

9. The Academic Resource Center welcomes you to
MCPHS University!

10. Academic Resource Center (ARC) Resources
• Academic Counseling (located inside the ARC, White 110)
• Tutoring
– Sign-up online at my.mcphs.edu for free peer group sessions
– Free online tutoring via Net Tutor
– Private tutoring also available for a fee
– Review & prepare questions for session
– Go to at least 3-4 sessions to build a habit
• Math Center (located in the basement of White, WB 17)
– Walk-in appointments
• Writing Center (White 108)
– Make appointments online at my.mcphs.edu
– Bring prepared material to appointments
• Faculty Mentors (located inside the ARC, White 110)
– Program overview and career guidance
– Go prepared with questions

11. Campus Resources
• Disability Support Services (DSS)
– Schedule appointments online and find out about required
documentation on their website
• Counseling Services
– By appointment and walk-in hours available
• Student Financial Services
– Grants, loans, and scholarships
– Full-time vs. part-time status
• Registrar
– Records and transcripts
• Center for Professional Career Development (CPCD)
– FOCUS2 assessment (online and free)
– Resumes, cover letters, interviews, internships, and
shadowing opportunities

12. Why will I use the Advising Center?
• To Review:
– Your curriculum requirements
– Elective courses
– GPA requirements
– Ask any registration questions
– Declare a minor
– Change your major or
to change your year of graduation
– Withdraw from a course

13. Schedule and Registration
• Registration Periods (check the Academic
Calendar available at my.mcphs.edu for dates!)
– Add/Drop (first three days of each semester)
– Pre-Registration (mid-semester; Spring 2014
pre-registration dates: October 16th-
November 1st )
• Your schedule is subject to change until the last
day of Add/Drop each semester!!
• Log onto Web Advisor (link can be found on
my.mcphs.edu) to confirm your course schedule
and room locations!

14. Advising Resources
• my.mcphs.edu
– College Catalog
• Outlines the course requirements for all majors as well as
all academic policies and procedures
– Academic Calendar
– Web Advisor
– Blackboard
– Student Handbook
– Your MCPHS email
• Please use your MCPHS email account when
communicating with the ARC!
– Net Tutor
– Tutoring Sign Up

15. Web Advisor
• Semester Schedule
• Register for courses for the upcoming
semester
• Program Evaluation
– A comprehensive outline of your current
curriculum
– You can complete a “what if” program evaluation
when exploring other major option
– Learn who is on your MAC Team

16. You’re online, right?
Search for:
• MCPHS University
Academic Resource
Center
• MCPHS First Year
Seminar
@mcphsARC