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 guide your TAMIU journey by providing 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 Advisor is not listed, request one by:
  
  • email at ucadvising@tamiu.edu
  • call 956-326-4977 
• 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 

Meet with
Daniela Rodriguez

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

Meet with
Juan Balderas

Juan Hernandez
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Developmental Education
956.326.2970 | ZSC 101

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Juan Hernandez

Alexander Atwell
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: COAS Humanities
956.326.2747 | ZSC 101

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Alexander Atwell

Milagros Aguilar
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Student Athletes
956.326.2975 | ZSC 101

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Milagros Aguilar

Samantha Gamez
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: MDS Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors
956.326.3155 | ZSC 101

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Samantha Gamez

Adriana Ruiz
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: COAS
956.326.2973 | ZSC 101

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Adriana Ruiz

Julio Dominguez
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: ACE Transition / Transfer Liaison
956.326.2885 | ZSC 138

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Julio Dominguez

Jaime Vela
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Business / Music
956.326.2851 | ZSC 101

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Jaime Vela

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

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Alexandra Gutierrez

Lindsey Lopez
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Education/KINE
956.326.2785 | ZSC 101

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Lindsey Lopez

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

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Alissa Bernal

Daniela Hernandez
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: COAS-STEM
956.326.2992 | ZSC 101

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Daniela Hernandez

Erick Barrientos
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: Business
956.326.2713 | ZSC 101

Meet with
Erick Barrientos

Celeste Hernandez
Academic Success Coach I
Specialty: MDS Seniors & Undeclared
956.326.2978 | ZSC 101

Meet with
Celeste Hernandez