{"id":1178,"date":"2026-03-16T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=1178"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:00:28","slug":"meet-with-an-advisor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/warrior-success-center\/meet-with-an-advisor\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet with an Advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-text-intro\">Advisors are ready to help you explore different academic programs, review your general education goals, prepare for a career, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigating college is challenging, but you don\u2019t have to figure it out on your own. We are here to help you sort through your options and develop a plan for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can meet with an advising professional by scheduling an appointment online at a time that is convenient for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions, please reach out to the department you would like to meet with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule an Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU has a variety of advisors and professional support staff, each with their own areas of expertise. All students are welcome to meet with these staff members for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose to meet in person or online. Online advising in convenient for students enrolled in a fully online program or those taking summer classes while living at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you are in Winona or within a short driving distance of campus, in-person advising is strongly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in Rochester can also take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/warrior-success-center\/meet-with-an-advisor\/#rochester\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#rochester\">Rochester-based advising resources<\/a> to meet an advisor in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a graduate student and have questions about course registration, contact your assigned faculty advisor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Schedule with AdvisorTrac<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Call the Warrior Success Center<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Schedule with AdvisorTrac<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Here\u2019s how to schedule an appointment using Advisor Trac:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into the <a href=\"https:\/\/winona-advising.traccloud.com\/trac\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advisor Trac portal<\/a> with your StarID@go.minnstate.edu and password<\/li>\n<li>Select the Search for Availabilities button<\/li>\n<li>Choose the department you want to meet with\u2014aka &#8220;Center&#8221;\u2014and select your reason for an advising session<\/li>\n<li>Select Search to find the available advisors, days, and times<\/li>\n<li>Choose the option that works best for you, enter your phone number, and save the appointment<\/li>\n<li>Check for a confirmation email<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Call the Warrior Success Center<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Call at 507.457.5878 and ask a team member to set up an appointment for you.<\/p>\n<p>Let them know if you need an online advising appointment or want to meet in person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Center Should I Choose?<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block accordion\">\n        <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Adult_and_Continuing_Education\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Adult_and_Continuing_Education\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Adult &amp; Continuing Education        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>If you are a current Individualized Studies (INDS) or Healthcare Leadership and Administration (HLA) student, or are considering either of these programs, you can schedule an appointment with an advisor from Adult &amp; Continuing Education (ACE).<\/p>\n<p>ACE can help you with a wide variety of topics and concerns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing your DARS<\/li>\n<li>Exploring alternate pathways towards degree completion<\/li>\n<li>Learning about your academic status, GPA and course completion rate<\/li>\n<li>Campus referrals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Email ACE at <a href=\"mailto:adultlearning@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adultlearning@winona.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"College_of_Business\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"College_of_Business\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            College of Business        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>If you are a student in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/\">College of Business<\/a>, you can schedule an appointment with a business advisor or contact your assigned faculty advisor for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Schwanke can help you with a variety of topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review COB program admission or graduation requirements (DARS)<\/li>\n<li>Discuss dropping or withdrawing from a course<\/li>\n<li>Complete an Academic Warning meeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can schedule an appointment with Elizabeth by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office365.com\/book\/CoEAdmissionAdvisingAppointments@MinnState.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Booking an appointment<\/a> online<\/li>\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:elizabeth.schwanke@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elizabeth.schwanke@winona.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Phone: 507.457.5183<\/li>\n<li>In person at Somsen Hall 319<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"College_of_Education\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"College_of_Education\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            College of Education        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>If you are a student in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/education\/\">College of Education<\/a>, you are encouraged to meet with your assigned faculty advisor. In addition, you can schedule an appointment with the Center for Student Success.<\/p>\n<p>The Admission &amp; Advising Coordinator can help you with a variety of topics including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore majors and careers if you are still deciding or want to change your major\/minor<\/li>\n<li>Learn about your academic status, GPA, and course completion rate<\/li>\n<li>Learn about access services or disability accommodations<\/li>\n<li>Review your DARS and general education requirements (GOALS)<\/li>\n<li>Review COE program admission requirements (DARS)<\/li>\n<li>Complete program map to graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pattie Thompson can help you with topics such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>License and Certification questions<\/li>\n<li>Post-Baccalaureate questions<\/li>\n<li>Adding another license<\/li>\n<li>Getting a license in another state<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"College_of_Liberal_Arts\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"College_of_Liberal_Arts\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            College of Liberal Arts        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>Whether you are exploring your academic path, making decisions about your coursework, or seeking guidance in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/\">College of Liberal Arts<\/a>, we are here to support you.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Dean Kara Lindaman or any member of the Dean\u2019s Office for assistance, encouragement, and connection.<\/p>\n<p>Our office can help you with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding program requirements and reviewing your DARS report<\/li>\n<li>Exploring course options, including adding, dropping, or withdrawing<\/li>\n<li>Completing an Academic Warning meeting<\/li>\n<li>Connecting with faculty advisors and campus resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can reach the College of Liberal Arts by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cla@winona.edu\">cla@winona.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Phone: 507.457.5018<\/li>\n<li>In-person visit:\u00a0Minn\u00e9 206<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"College_of_Nursing_and_Health_Science\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"College_of_Nursing_and_Health_Science\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            College of Nursing &amp; Health Science        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>If you are a Nursing major, you should meet with your assigned faculty advisor.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not find appointment times listed for your faculty advisor, please email them.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not already a Nursing major but have questions or are considering a switch to nursing, please schedule with Sam Shortridge or email her at <a href=\"mailto:sam.shortridge@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sam.shortridge@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Professionals in the Nursing Department can help you with a variety of topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advising for Pre-Nursing, Nursing, and RN-to-BS students<\/li>\n<li>Review your DARS and plan your pre-requisite courses for Nursing program admission<\/li>\n<li>Discuss dropping or withdrawing from a course<\/li>\n<li>Review Nursing program graduation requirements and plan upcoming courses<\/li>\n<li>Complete an academic warning meeting<\/li>\n<li>Answer questions about clinical locations, schedules, and assignments<\/li>\n<li>Consider study abroad and faculty-led opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Explore applying for graduate schools and jobs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"College_of_Science_and_Engineering\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"College_of_Science_and_Engineering\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            College of Science &amp; Engineering        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>If you are a student in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/\">College of Science &amp; Engineering<\/a>, you can reach out to Dr. Nicole Williams, Dean of the College of Science &amp; Engineering, or contact your assigned faculty advisor for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Faculty advisors can help you with a variety of topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review program requirements and your DARS<\/li>\n<li>Discuss dropping or withdrawing from a course<\/li>\n<li>Complete an Academic Warning meeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can reach Dean Williams by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:nwilliams@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nwilliams@winona.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Phone: 507.457.5585<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"International_Student_and_Scholar\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"International_Student_and_Scholar\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            International Student &amp; Scholar        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>If you identify as an international student, you are welcome to schedule an appointment with a professional in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/international-services\/\">International Student and Scholar Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>International Services professionals can help you with a variety of topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your DARS and general education requirements (GOALS)<\/li>\n<li>Explore majors and careers<\/li>\n<li>Complete an Academic Warning meeting<\/li>\n<li>Discuss dropping or withdrawing from a course<\/li>\n<li>Complete an update to your I-20\/immigration record<\/li>\n<li>Help you prepare for upcoming international travel<\/li>\n<li>Discuss employment options for international students<\/li>\n<li>Assist with understanding your medical insurance coverage and processing<\/li>\n<li>Meeting requirements of your scholarship through the Cross-Cultural Outreach Program<\/li>\n<li>Discuss challenges adjusting to U.S. culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"accordion__item\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n        <button id=\"Warrior_Success_Center\" class=\"accordion__toggle\" title=\"Warrior_Success_Center\" aria-pressed=\"false\">\n            Warrior Success Center        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\">\n            <p>The Warrior Success Center includes professionals from Advising Services, Career Services, and Access Services. They can help you with a wide variety of topics, questions, or concerns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your DARS and registering for general education requirements<\/li>\n<li>Explore majors and careers if you are still deciding or want to change your major\/minor<\/li>\n<li>Learn about your academic status, GPA and course completion rate<\/li>\n<li>Complete an Academic Warning meeting<\/li>\n<li>Learn about access services or disability accommodations<\/li>\n<li>Search for a job or internship<\/li>\n<li>Apply to graduate school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact the Warrior Success Center at <a href=\"mailto:warrior_success_center@winona.edu\">warrior_success_center@winona.edu<\/a> or 507.457.5878 for more information.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rochester\">Rochester-Based Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trent Dernbach is the full-time general advisor for WSU-Rochester. He also serves as the Career Services Advisor and as the faculty advisor for the Individualized Studies program in Rochester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the general advisor, Trent can advise undergraduate students until they are officially assigned an advisor in their chosen field of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He can also help students review their Degree Audit Program Reports (DARS) and provides support for resumes, interviewing skills, job search strategies and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can schedule an appointment with Trent by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wsurstudentservices@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wsurstudentservices@winona.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: 507.285.7100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In person at SS 128<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Warrior Success Center<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Warrior Success Center\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Maxwell 314\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5878<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:warrior_success_center@winona.edu\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\">Email the Warrior Success Center<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSU recommends students meet with an advisor to help you explore different academic programs, review your general education, prepare for a career, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":1164,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[8,16,57],"class_list":["post-1178","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-wsc","tag-kba","tag-legacy","tag-rochester"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1178","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1178"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1178\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6264,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1178\/revisions\/6264"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1178"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1178"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}