Undergraduate Advising

All students are supported by an advisor. All first and second year students work with a Professional Advisor, then transition to a Faculty Advisor. 

Transfer students are supported by a Professional Advisor and a Faculty Advisor during their first year, followed by a Faculty Advisor in subsequent years.

Visit UMass Lowell’s Advising pages for the student toolkit and a step-by-step guide to registration. 

Degree Pathways: review and plan your academic program.

First and Second Year Manning Students

During your first two years in the program, you are assigned a Professional College-Based Advisor (CBA) from the Center for Learning (CLASS). You can find and contact your CBA by logging into your MyUML Dashboard and clicking on Academics, where you can also view their calendar and schedule an in-person meeting. 

Manning School of Business professional advisors are located on the lower level of Cumnock Hall. Plan to meet with your advisor before registering for classes and to discuss strategies for supporting your success at UMass Lowell.

If you need any assistance, please reach out by email to advisement@uml.edu.

For Manning Junior and Senior Students

All junior and senior students are assigned a Manning Faculty Advisor, including transfer students who have completed at least one year at the Manning School. You can find your advisor’s information on your MyUML Dashboard under Academics. Reach out to them by email to ask questions or schedule a meeting. Faculty advisors are available during office hours or by appointment.

If you need any assistance, please reach out by email to: manningschoolofbusiness@uml.edu.

  • Anita Chieh, M.Ed.
    Anita Chieh, M.Ed.
    Coordinator of College Based Advising, Student Last Names A-G
    College Based Advising (Centers for Learning, Advising, and Student Success)
  • Sue O'Neill, M.Ed.
    Sue O'Neill, M.Ed.
    Assistant Director, College Based Advising; Student Last Names Q-Z
    College Based Advising (Centers for Learning, Advising, and Student Success)

    First and second year undergraduate students in the Manning School of Business; Advising Social Media & Outreach; Peer Advising; Supporting student mental health & wellness.

  • Christopher Staniul, M.Ed.
    Christopher Staniul, M.Ed.
    Coordinator of College Based Advising, Student Last Names H-P
    Centers for Learning, Advising and Student Success

    First and second year undergraduate students in the Manning School of Business; Academic Advising, Holistic Student Development.

For Manning Transfer Students

During your first year in the program at the Manning School, you will be assigned a Professional Advisor from the Center for Learning (CLASS) as well as a faculty advisor. You can find their information by logging into your MyUML Dashboard and selecting Academics. From there, you can schedule an in-person meeting with your professional advisor, while meetings with your faculty advisor can be arranged by email.

If you need any assistance, please reach out by email to: advisement@uml.edu.

For Manning Junior and Senior Students

All junior and senior students are assigned a Manning Faculty Advisor, including transfer students who have completed at least one year at the Manning School. You can find your advisor’s information on your MyUML Dashboard under Academics. Reach out to them by email to ask questions or schedule a meeting. Faculty advisors are available during office hours or by appointment.

If you need any assistance, please reach out by email to: manningschoolofbusiness@uml.edu.

Meet the Undergraduate Directors of Student Success

At the Manning School of Business, your success is our priority. In addition to your academic advisor, Undergraduate Directors of Student Success serve as valuable faculty resources within each department, overseeing one or more concentrations and supporting you throughout your program.

While your advisor should be your first point of contact, these faculty members are also available to help you navigate the Manning School and connect with the resources you need to thrive.

If you’re unsure where to start or need assistance, please contact us at manningschoolofbusiness@uml.edu, and we will connect you with the appropriate resource.