University of Georgia

Fall 2026 Advising

Advisors in the Pre-Professional Advising Office meet with all current UGA students as well as UGA alumni who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or law. We offer one-on-one appointments and walk-ins in addition to various workshops. Please be advised that we do not clear students for registration. You can choose between an in-person appointment or a virtual appointment in SAGE.

If you choose an in-person appointment, we are located at 130 Memorial Hall. You will need to check-in at the front desk before making your way to the PPAO waiting room.

For virtual advising appointments, you will be sent an information email no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment that will include a Zoom link.

Pre-Professional Advisors

Scheduling an Appointment

You can schedule an appointment with a pre-professional advisor by visiting sage.uga.edu.

To schedule an appointment in SAGE, click “My Success Network.” You can either search for your advisor by name, or to see a full list of advisors in the office, you can click “Show Other Services” -> Pre-Professional Advising Office -> Click the appropriate advisor’s name -> Click “Schedule Appointment”

If you are pre-med, pre-allied health, or pre-pharmacy, please pay attention to the notes below to ensure that you can make an appointment with the correct advisor.

Pre-Medical Advising:

  • If you are in your 1st or 2nd year of school, or you have less than 75 credit hours COMPLETED (not currently in progress), please schedule with Jennifer Letchuk.
    • Please note we do not meet with incoming freshman. If you are an incoming student, you will need to schedule an appointment after classes begin in the Fall.
  • If you are a junior, senior, graduate student, or UGA alum, please schedule with Michele Collier-Thomas.

Pre-Allied Health Advising:

  • Allied Health includes Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Anesthesiologist Assistant, and Genetic Counseling. If you are interested in PT or OT, please schedule with Casey Ellis. If you are interested in AA or GC, please schedule with Lise Kalla. Allied health programs not included in the above list are not advised by this office.

Pre-Pharmacy Advising:

  • While the Pre-Professional Advising Office does not work with pre-pharmacy students, you can still find support from advisors in the UGA College of Pharmacy. To request an advising appointment, email [email protected].

You can cancel your appointment in SAGE or by emailing the advisor.

Note: Appointments are restricted to current UGA students / alumni and are limited to one appointment at a time. Multiple appointments scheduled concurrently or those from prospective students will be removed.

Headshot of Ashley Roseberry.   Ashley Roseberry: Pre-Law Advisor

Ashley Roseberry joined the Pre-Professional Advising Office in April 2020. She works with the pre-law students – helping guide them through the process for gaining admission into law school. Prior to joining our office, she was a teaching assistant in the Department of History here at the University of Georgia. Ashley graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in History. She also completed an M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at New York University.

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Headshot of Michele Johnson.   Michele Collier-Thomas: Pre-Medical Advisor

Michele Collier-Thomas joined the Pre-Professional Advising Office in November 2021. She works with pre-medical students – primarily third, fourth and alumni pre-med students – to help guide them through admissions requirements and the application process. Prior to joining PPAO, she served as an academic advisor for first- and second-year students in the Honors College. Michele earned master’s degrees at American University and the University of Georgia. She also holds bachelor’s degrees from Boston University and UGA. She finds joy in helping students attain their goals.

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Placeholder headshot picture of the arch in the evening   Jennifer Letchuk: Pre-Medical Advisor

Jennifer Letchuk joined the Pre-Professional Advising Office in July 2018. She works with pre-medical students – primarily freshman and sophomores – helping guide them through the maze of admissions requirements and the application process. Prior to joining our office, she was a testing assistant at the Disability Resource Center at the University of Georgia. Jennifer graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Science with a certificate in Disability Studies and a Master’s in Social Work. While at the university, she gained considerable experience in the inclusion of students with disabilities in higher education. She considers it a privilege to support students in their quest to achieve their academic and career goals.

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Headshot of Lise Kalla.   Lise Kalla: Pre-Dental, Optometry & Allied Health Advisor

Lise Kalla joined the Pre-Professional Advising Office in November 2021. She works with pre-dental, optometry and allied health (anesthesiologist assistant & genetic counseling) students, helping them through the process of gaining admission to professional school. Prior to joining our office, Lise was a high school teacher of business, computer science, and career readiness skills. Lise’s education covers the SEC: a Bachelor of Science in Business / Marketing from Auburn University, a Master of Public Health in Health Administration from the University of Tennessee, and an Education Specialist in Occupational Studies from the University of Georgia. Lise loves helping students achieve their career goals!

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Headshot of Taz Qadri.   Taz Qadri: Pre-Physician Associate & Veterinary Advisor

Taz Qadri joined the Pre-Professional Advising Office in November 2018. She works with pre-physician assistant and veterinary students helping guide them through the process of application into physician assistant and veterinary programs. Prior to joining the Pre-Professional Advising Office, Taz worked in Higher Education for 10 years, helping students with academic advising related to their healthcare career paths, financial aid, and as an adjunct instructor. Taz graduated from Brock University in Canada with a BSc. in Recreation and Leisure Studies, a BA in Education from Walden University, and a MSc. in Human Resource Management from Walden University.

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Headshot of Casey Ellis.   Casey Ellis: Pre-Allied Health & Nursing Advisor

Casey Ellis joined the Pre-Professional Advising Office in October 2021. She works with pre-allied health (physical therapy & occupational therapy) and nursing. She worked for the Graduate School at the University of Georgia for three years helping students wanting to continue their education. Casey earned her master’s degree at UGA and worked as a teaching assistant during this time. She earned her B.A. at the University of Alabama and now has two great football teams to cheer for! Casey speaks English, Arabic, and French and has even taken pre-nursing classes herself. She enjoys working with students of all backgrounds to further her education.

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Intended Nursing Major Advisors

The University of Georgia’s Ivester School of Nursing was founded in 2025. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UGA has been granted Developmental Approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing and will be submitted for approval by the University System of Georgia with an anticipated launch date of Fall 2027. If approved, UGA students interested in applying to the program should plan to complete specific prerequisite coursework as part of their 60 hours of General Education Core Curriculum coursework.

Nick headshot   Nick Harrison: Intended Nursing Advisor

Nick Harrison joined the Pre-Professional Advising Office in August 2026. He works with Intended Nursing students to help guide them through the admissions requirements and application process for entry into the Victoria Key Ivester School of Nursing. Nick graduated from Valdosta State University with a BBA in Marketing, where he also built a foundation as an Academic Advisor before joining our office.

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Kim Bosecker headshot   Kim Bosecker: Intended Nursing Advisor

Kim joined the Pre-Professional Advising office in August 2026; she works with students that intend to join the Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing here at UGA. Before joining the Pre-Professional office Kim worked to credential students and faculty at the AU/UGA Medical Partnership and the UGA School of Medicine for 7 years. Kim graduated from UGA with a B.A. in sociology and looks forward to continuing her education for herself and to remain tapped into the student experience. She is also an animal lover and always always wants to see picture of your pets!

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PPAO Administrative Staff

Headshot of Amanda Spohn   Amanda Spohn: Coordinator

Amanda Spohn joined the Pre-Professional Advising Office in December 2016 and became the Coordinator in August 2021. Previously, she worked with the pre-dental, veterinary, and optometry students – helping guide them through the process for gaining admission into professional school. Prior to joining our office, she was the departmental advisor for the Lamar Dodd School of Art and worked primarily with sophomore, junior, and senior Art and Art History students. Amanda graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Political Science and earned her M.Ed. at Ashland University.

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Headshot of Helaina Honoites.   Helaina Honiotes: PPAO Administrative Associate II

Helaina Honiotes joined the Pre-Professional Advising Office in September of 2024. She graduated from UGA with her B.A. in English. Before joining our office, she worked as an administrative assistant in the Travel Clinic of the UGA Health Center. She has traveled to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Helaina is well-versed in the needs of students due to her personal experience in transferring schools and changing her major.

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