Academic Center for Excellence

FREE Academic advising is available to: 

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Freshmen, transfer, returning, and first-time TAMIU students

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Student-Athletes
(Including Dance & Cheer)

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Multidisciplinary Studies Degree (MDS) and Undeclared

Academic advisors are available 6 days a week to:

• ensure you are registered for the correct courses in your major, 
• help you navigate your journey at TAMIU by providing you with relevant academic resources,
• keep track of your four-year degree plan,
• transition you to the College/School of your major, and 
• provide information on key campus resources.  

Advising Process

• To find your current Academic Advisor, log-in to DegreeWorks and locate the "Advisor" field. If you do not see an advisor listed, you can request for one by completing the Academic Advising Request Form  or calling 956-326-4YRS (977). 
• During your advising session, come prepared with materials and questions.
• For more information about each major, view our online catalog.

Meet Our Advising Team!

Daniela Rodriguez
ACE Associate Director
956.326.4YRS | ZSC 138 

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Daniela Rodriguez

Astrid Hernandez
Coordinator for Undergraduate Academic Advising
956.326.3132 | ZSC 138

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Astrid Hernandez

Juan Balderas, Jr.
Academic Success Coach II
Lead Advisor
956.326.2801 | ZSC 138

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Juan Balderas

Ithiel Benavides
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Kinesiology
956.326.2992 | ZSC 101

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Ithiel Benavides

Daniela Maldonado
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Transfer
956.326.2785 | ZSC 138

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Daniela Maldonado

Rachel Flores
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: COAS Humanities
956.326.2993 | ZSC 101

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Rachel Flores

Itzamara Flores
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Business
956.326.2978 | ZSC 101

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Itzamara Flores

Juan Hernandez
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: MDS
956.326.2970 | ZSC 222

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Juan Hernandez

Denise Cortes
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: DE
956.326.2994 | ZSC 101

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Denise Cortes

Gabrielle Prather
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Education & Music
956.326.2922 | ZSC 101

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Gabrielle Prather

Alexandra Gutierrez
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Pre-Nursing
956.326.2887 | ZSC 101

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Alexandra Gutierrez

Julio Dominguez
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Undeclared/Undecided
956.326.2885 | ZSC 138

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Julio Dominguez

Alissa Bernal
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: COAS-STEM
956.326.4222 | ZSC 101

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Alissa Bernal

Milagros Aguilar
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Student Athletes
956.326.4222 | ZSC 101

Meet with
Milagros Aguilar

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