Advising

Undergraduate Advising

If you are considering becoming an English major or you have already declared English as your major and need advising, please contact the appropriate Undergraduate Advisor: Jeanne Allison, Lauren Obermark, or Chris Schott. Email is the best way to initiate contact with an advisor, and follow-up appointments (phone, Zoom, etc.) can be made from there. We look forward to hearing from you!

Last Names A - H

Professor Jeanne Allison

Email: allisonjea@umsl.edu

Last Names I - R

Professor Lauren Obermark

Email: obermarkl@umsl.edu

Last Names S - Z

Professor Chris Schott

Email: schottcr@umsl.edu

Note: College of Arts and Sciences Academic Advisor Sarah Klekamp also advises all English students; she is a wonderful resource, and we encourage you to contact her, as well.

Email: klekamp@umsl.edu

Writing Certificate Program Coordinator & Advisor

If you are thinking about applying for the Writing Certificate Program, or you have already done so and need advising, please contact our Writing Certificate Advisor: Jeanne Allison. If you'd like to schedule an appointment or visit, just email or call her, and she'll be happy to meet with you.

Professor Jeanne Allison

Phone: (314) 516-5587
Email: allisonjea@umsl.edu
Office: 447 Lucas Hall

Graduate Advising

If you are considering pursuing a Master's degree, or you are already admitted to either program and you need advising, please contact one of our Director of Graduate Studies. If you'd like to schedule an appointment or visit, just email or call one of them, and they'll be happy to meet with you.

College of Arts and Sciences: Undergraduate Advisor

If you are thinking about becoming an history major or you have broader questions related to the College of Arts and Sciences, please contact one of our College of Arts and Sciences: Undergraduate Advisor - Sarah Klekamp. Just give her a call or send an email and she'll be happy to make an appointment with you.

Sarah Klekamp

Email: klekamp@umsl.edu
Office: 303 Lucas

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