Pre-Professional Studies

The Office of Undergraduate Academics (OUA) works closely with students who are interested in healthcare or law professions. 

OUA helps students prepare for professional schools and guides them through the application process. The office partners with the Health Professional Advisory Committee (HPAC) for pre-health (medical, dental  and pharmacy) studies and with the university's pre-law advisor. Current students: Contact Stephanie Hierrezuelo, Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Academics, or HPAC for pre-health to connect with any of the following faculty and staff members:

  • Dr. Patricia Muisener (chair of HPAC), Teaching Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology

  • Dr. Kenny Wong, Teaching Associate Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology

  • Dr. Brunella Taddeo, Lecturer, Chemistry and Chemical Biology

  • Dr. Paola DiMarzio, Lecturer, Chemistry and Chemical Biology

  • Dr. Donald Lombardi, Teaching Professor, School of Business

  • Dr. Ashley Lytle, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

  • Dr. Lindsey Swindall, Teaching Assistant Professor, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

  • Dr. Hongjun Wang, Professor, Biomedical Engineering

  • Dr. Peter Popolo, Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering

  • Dr. Becky Tucci, Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering, practicing physical therapist

  • Kenneth Nilsen, Dean of Students

  • Jeffrey Lam, Academic Advisor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology

  • Amy Mattare, Academic Advisor, Biomedical Engineering