Student Affairs Office
209 Steinhaus Hall, Bldg 502
Irvine, CA 92697
949.824.1991
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Mission
The SPPS Student Affairs Office strives to support and educate current and future students, as well as the greater UCI community in creating contributive and kind members of society. As trusted advocates, we act as liaisons between students and the UCI campus and provide resources and guidance to ensure academic, professional, and personal success. We value the significance of education and aim to provide an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for all.
Questions for Student Affairs?
- Undergraduate students should contact pharmsci@uci.edu
- PharmD prospective and current students should contact pharmd@uci.edu
- MSP and PhD students should contact pharmsci-grad@uci.edu
Office Status
See below for detailed information about our staff and Peer Academic Advisors.
Online and Remote Availability
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 9 AM – 12 PM 1 PM – 4 PM |
| Friday | All Staff Remote |
Unavailable from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. for lunch.
Our Peer Advisors are well-trained and very knowledgeable on UCI and school requirements and services. Please use the appointment system to meet with the Peer Advisors for advice on:
- GE and elective course selection
- Course planning/timelines
- Adding a minor
- Pharmacy School admissions and prerequisite course selection
- Form drop-off
If you need DegreeWorks updated or would like to request an increase to your unit cap, please visit https://pharmsci.uci.edu/policies/.
Advising Appointments
The Academic Counselors are here to ensure your academic success and personal well-being. They are available for scheduled appointments regarding:
- Academic probation
- Academic and personal challenges
- Campus Honors Program advising
If you need to meet with an Academic Counselor, please email your assigned counselor or schedule an appointment using the link above.
Academic Advisors
| Name | Title | Role | Phone # | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Andrea Anema | Undergraduate Academic Counselor | Advises undergraduate PharmSci majors with last names between A-Li On campus: Tuesdays and Wednesdays | andrea.a@uci.edu | 949.824.0878 |
 | Stephanie Cuellar | PharmD Admissions & Outreach | Advises prospective PharmD students On campus days: Tuesdays and Thursdays | Stephanie.c@uci.edu | 949.824.0105 |
 | Hetty Ha | PharmD Student Affairs Officer | Advises current and prospective PharmD students On campus days: Tuesdays and Thursdays | hyha@uci.edu | 949.824.3817 |
 | Erin Harper | Undergraduate Academic Counselor | Advises undergraduate PharmSci majors with last names between Lj-Z On campus: Mondays and Wednesdays | erin.p@uci.edu | 949.824.7314 |
 | Dana Onorato | Graduate Affairs Officer | Advises current and prospective MSP and PhD students | donorato@uci.edu | 949.824.7362 |
 | Jill Richardson | Director of Student Affairs | Oversees Student Affairs Office On campus: Mondays and Thursdays | jillkr@uci.edu | 949.824.9708 |
Peer Academic Advisors
| Name | Title | Phone # | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Loera | Peer Academic Advisor | pharmsci@uci.edu | 949.824.1991 | |
| Jennifer Nguyen | Peer Academic Advisor | pharmsci@uci.edu | 949.824.1991 | |
| Hirsa Sarafian | Peer Academic Advisor | pharmsci@uci.edu | 949.824.1991 |
