Guiding Your Unique Path
At University College, we believe that advising is more than choosing classes, it’s about discovering who you are and shaping who you want to become. Whether you’re exploring options or pursuing a clearly defined goal, our advisors are here to help you design an academic journey that aligns with your passions, challenges you to grow, and prepares you for life beyond the classroom.
Your Education,
Your Direction
You won’t find a one-size-fits-all checklist here. Instead, our advisors work alongside you to co-create a plan that integrates your interests, values, and evolving goals. Just like the interdisciplinary and student-centered curriculum we offer, our advising process is flexible, intentional, and focused on your whole development.
Rooted in
Interdisciplinary Learning
Our advising model reflects our belief that knowledge doesn’t exist in silos. As you explore connections between disciplines, ideas, and communities, we’ll help you weave together an academic experience that reflects the complexity of the real world.
Walk-In Advising
Our advisors are here to help. We offer drop-in hours for both current and prospective students—no appointment needed. Walk-in advising will be virtual for June & July.
Tuesdays: 9.30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesdays: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet Our Advising Team
Mary-Chris Escobar
Director of Student Success & Life Design
University College
Fun Facts about Mary-Chris:
Hobby I’m currently obsessed with: Baking sourdough bread, bagels and cinnamon rolls
I know way too much about: Squirrels
Christina Davis
Academic Advisor
Interdisciplinary Studies
University College
Fun Facts about Christina:
Hobby I’m currently obsessed with: Spinning and reading
One thing on my bucket list: To travel internationally
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Audrina Farrar
Academic Advisor
Interdisciplinary Studies
University College
Fun Facts about Audrina:
Hobby I'm currently obsessed with: Legos
One thing on my bucket list: Exploring vineyards and making pasta in Italy (can't do one without the other!)
Richard Quarshie
Senior Advisor
Interdisciplinary Studies
University College
Fun Facts about Richard:
Hobby I’m currently obsessed with: Building and maintaining aquariums
One thing on my bucket list: Ziplining across Niagara Falls
Gaby Figuero
Academic Advisor
University College
Fun Facts About Gaby:
Hobby I’m currently obsessed with: Going to the gym
One thing on my bucket list: To visit at least two countries from each continent
IDS Walk-In Advising Will
Be Virtual on Zoom in June & July
Interested in IDS? Curious about how you could craft your own unique academic experience? Join one of our virtual walk-in advising sessions this summer.
Times
Tuesdays: 9.30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesdays: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
