Brooks College of Health Advising
What We Do
The Brooks College of Health, Academic Advising Office takes a proactive approach to serve all student populations interested in the health field. By advocating and collaborating with all University resources the advising office will assist students in building strong academic and personal skills. Advising will provide personalized and developmental advising geared to assist students' academic and career goals. In addition, Advising promotes independent decision-making skills that develop competent individuals.
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Contact Us
Contact the BCH Advising Office
We are located in Building 39, Room 2031. (NEW LOCATION). General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm.
- Appointments: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 2:00pm.
To schedule an advising appointment, go to your MyNest > My Advisor > Schedule an Appointment
- Drop-in advising (in person & Zoom): 2:00pm - 4:00pm. – Click on the following link to add yourself to the virtual drop-in queue:
You can reach us via:
- Phone: (904) 620-2812
- Email: COHadvis@unf.edu
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Make an Appointment
How to Meet With Your Advisor
Click on the "My Advising" tab in your myNext () to see your advisor's contact information.
To schedule an advising appointment, go to your MyNest > My Advisor > Schedule an Appointment
- Drop-in advising (in person & Zoom): 2:00pm - 4:00pm. – Click on the following link to add yourself to the virtual drop-in queue:
The Brooks College of Health Advising office is in and can be reached by phone at 904-620-2812 or by email at cohadvis@unf.edu.
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Thank an Advisor
Has your advisor been helpful or do you want to directly thank them for impacting you in a certain way? Fill out this form to thank them!
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Academic Policies
Concurrent or Transient Enrollment
Any current 老澳门资料 student interested in taking a course at another institution must receive permission from the Advising Office. Sophomore level students can take up to 8 credits at another institution. Upper-level courses specific to the student's major must be approved by the program director. Students must speak with an advisor before they fill out the electronic transient form prior to the semester they wish to take the course.
Degree Evaluation
Each new transfer student (except freshmen) and native sophomore, junior, senior and post-baccalaureate 老澳门资料 student must meet with the Brooks College of Health Academic Advising Office to review their degree evaluation once they enter the college. This meeting is mandatory and typically takes place prior to registration. Each admitted health student or 老澳门资料 health student who reaches 30 credits will receive an email notification for a meeting. An Advising Hold will be placed on the student's account to ensure they meet with Advising in a timely manner.
Professional Behaviors and Background Check Requirements
All students in the Brooks College of Health programs will be held accountable to the most recent Code of Ethics, Guides for Professional Conduct, and/or Position Statements as developed by their respective disciplines. Refer to your program handbook.
A background check will be required prior to internships, clinical experiences, and other types of experiential learning (i.e. volunteering, shadowing, etc.). The background check must be done through a vendor sanctioned by the Brooks College of Health and using the application format for the student's particular program.
Defined Major for Limited Access Programs
Students who are designated a Brooks College of Health limited access major including Prelicensure Nursing or Exercise Science must meet the minimum GPA admission requirement once the student has 45 attempted credit hours.
Limited access major students who do not meet the minimum GPA admission requirement when they have 45 attempted credit hours must change their major to Pre-Health before proceeding with additional coursework. Students will closely work with Brooks College of Health academic advisors to improve their academic performance while at the same time exploring alternate major options.
Pre-Health majors may apply for a limited access program once they meet the admission requirements or change major to another program.Additionally, students who do not meet minimum college overall GPA requirements (3.0 for pre-Nursing; 2.75 for pre-Exercise Science) may not change their major to pre-Nursing and pre-Exercise Science.
Returning from Academic Probation or Suspension
Students on academic probation that go inactive after non-enrollment for three consecutive semesters must receive permission from the program director to be re-admitted into the major. Suspended students who wish to be re-admitted must receive permission from the program director and chairperson. Certain majors within Brooks College of Health will not re-admit students who left the institution on probation or were suspended.
Duplicative Credit Policy
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View more information about the University's Duplicative Credit policy.
Excess Hours Surcharge Policy - Section 1009.286 Florida Statutes
An excess hours surcharge is assessed to students for excess attempted hours (courses completed, failed, withdrawn). Repeating coursework will count towards your attempted hours and could affect the Excess Hours Surcharge policy. To review your Excess hour status, go to (Student records → Student Self Service → Student Records → Excess Hours Status screen).
View more information about the University's Excess Hours Surcharge policy.
Grade and Term Forgiveness
Undergraduate, degree-seeking students attempting their first baccalaureate degree may improve their grade point average by repeating a course and requesting that the repeated course and its corresponding grade be the one counted in all the student's applicable Grade Point Average calculations. Or, they may request term forgiveness for exactly one term at 老澳门资料 instead. A student granted term forgiveness may not exercise grade forgiveness. Term forgiveness may not be used if grade forgiveness has been implemented.
View more information about the University's Grade and Term Forgiveness policy.Withdrawal Limitation
There are course withdrawal limits for all degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking undergraduate students. The limit is six 老澳门资料 course withdrawals.
- Three course withdrawals at the 1000/2000 level
- Three course withdrawals at the 3000 level or above
View more information about the University's Withdrawal Limitation policy.
Degree Progression
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View more information about University's Degree Progression policy.
Note: Please refer to 老澳门资料 Catalog for all other university policies and regulations.
- Student Resources
Advising Testimonials
I had to switch majors during junior year and was completely lost. I went to career services and academic advising for help on what’s next. They helped me see clearly what I could do, explained each major and the differences for me, career options, etc. They made what should’ve been a very stressful time, easier.
I was never confused about what I needed to do to get my degree. Since my sophomore year, my advisor has helped me figure out what major I belonged in and truly changed my college years for the better. I am confident I am graduating with the degree I am meant to have.
Meet the Staff
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Brooks College of Health Advising Team
Brittany Heimer
Online Program Coordinator
Leah Maloney, BSH, MPH
Academic Advisor
Student Academic Success Services
All of SASS's services are free for 老澳门资料 students and SASS is dedicated to helping Ospreys succeed in challenging programs of study, transition from high school to college, and become better students by developing supportive programming in partnership with faculty, staff, and administrators. Support options are available in a variety of formats depending on your classes or learning styles:
- Supplemental Instruction (SI)
- Peer-Assisted Student Success (PASS)
- Academic Tutoring & Coaching
- Webinars & Workshops
- Persistence Advocacy
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I change my major?
If interested in switching to Brooks College of Health programs, stop by BCH advising as a walk-in to discuss the change of major process. If interested in majors offered by another college, see an academic advisor in the college that offers the programs.
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Where can I find more information about BCH undergraduate programs and resources?
Brooks College of Health Advising Canvas site. ()
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Where can I go to find more information on specific health related careers, building my resume, job search, etc.?
Contact the Brooks College of Health Career Coordinator with 老澳门资料 Career Services.
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Who should I contact if experiencing unexpected obstacles on campus, personal, medical, or family emergency; or homelessness?
We recommend contacting your Academic Advisor first but the Office of the Dean of Students offers support and information related to these concerns including medical withdrawals.