Academic Advising
Our FCBE Undergraduate Student Services Office (USSO) is comprised of professional academic advisors who are available to assist students with course scheduling, degree requirements and academic policies. We provide resources and guidance with information about opportunities that can assists students with personal, academic and professional growth.
Prepare for Advising
Students should prepare for academic advising by reviewing their degree requirements and current academic progress through the UMdegree worksheets. It's helpful to list any questions or concerns you have about your courses, career goals, or academic challenges.
Review the UMdegree Student Guide to learn how to utilize UMdegree Worksheets and other features, such as the GPA Calculator, that can prepare you for your next advising appointment. You can also visit the UMdegree website for additional information.
Advising Formats
FCBE offers undergraduate students four (4) advising formats:
- In-Person
- Microsoft Teams
- Phone
- Self-Advising
Make an Advising Appointment
The University of Memphis uses the free mobile app, Navigate360, to help students organizes their goals, tasks, advising appointments and educational information in
one place. If you enable notifications, Navigate will automatically alert you of important
upcoming events or requirements. Navigate will make your college experience easier
by displaying everything you need in one place.
The app is available in both the Apple App Store and on Google Play. 
Find Your Advisor
Alexis Caprice Dewey
College Academic Advisor II
All FCBE Majors (Last Names E - J)
alexis.dewey@memphis.edu
Philip Twumasi Ankrah
College Academic Advisor I
All FCBE Majors (Last Names P - V)
ptwmsnkr@memphis.edu
Trellis Morgan
Assistant Director, UGStudent Services
All FCBE Majors (Last Names W - Z)
tmmorgan@memphis.edu
Mark Alpuente
Graduation Analyst | College Academic Advisor II
All FCBE Majors - Graduating Seniors
malpuent@memphis.edu
