As we approach the beginning of the fall semester, we have shifted to same-day services to better serve students in a timely way, no appointment needed. We'll resume scheduled appointments on Tuesday, September 3.
Here's how to get the help you need to get ready for fall semester!
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Normandale advisors work with students based on their planned majors and interests. Not sure? That’s okay! We work with all students from undecided to certain about what they want to pursue.
Students who are interested in: Art, Communication, Creative Writing, English, History, Music, Theatre, World Languages
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Simote Katoa, Academic Advisor |
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Shannon Schroeder, Academic Advisor |
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Ruth Cardenas, Academic Advisor |
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Valerie Dean, Counselor Make an appointment |
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Frances Bland, Counselor Make an appointment |
Students who are interested in: Accounting, Business, Business: Marketing and Management, Computer Information Management, Economics, Hospitality Management
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Simote Katoa, Academic Advisor |
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Shannon Schroeder, Academic Advisor |
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Ruth Cardenas, Academic Advisor |
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Valerie Dean, Counselor Make an appointment |
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Frances Bland, Counselor Make an appointment |
Students who are interested in: Community Health Worker Navigator, Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science, Health Sciences Broadfield, Nursing, Public Health
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Katie Adams, Academic Advisor Make an appointment Fluent in Spanish |
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Sharmarke Ahmed, Academic Advisor |
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Nathan Davis, Academic Advisor |
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Melody Geiger, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Ellen Carey, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
Students who are interested in: Anthropology, Archeology, Criminal Justice, Peace Officer/Public Safety, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies
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Katie Adams, Academic Advisor Make an appointment Fluent in Spanish |
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Sharmarke Ahmed, Academic Advisor Make an appointment Fluent in Somali |
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Nathan Davis, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Melody Geiger, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Ellen Carey, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
Students who are interested in: Elementary Education and Special Education
YOUR ADVISING TEAM
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Simote Katoa, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Shannon Schroeder, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Ruth Cardenas, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Valerie Dean, Counselor Make an appointment |
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Frances Bland, Counselor Make an appointment |
Students who are interested in: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Data Analytics, Engineering, Food Science, Geography, Heathcare Systems Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Vacuum and Thin Film Technology
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Dana Cimino, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Jake Kinning, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Njia Lawrence-Porter, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Holly Twiford, Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Kristen Cooper, Counselor Make an appointment |
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Paul Harlos, Counselor Make an appointment |
PSEO allows high school students to meet high school requirements while earning college credit. Our advisors help students enroll and get set up for success at Normandale, navigate college, and plan for completion of the MnTC, an associate's degree, or transfer into other colleges and universities. Students should be meeting with their high school guidance counselors to make sure they are staying on track to graduate from high school.
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Kayce Vang, PSEO Academic Advisor Make an appointment Conversational in Hmong |
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Cara Rieke, PSEO Academic Advisor Make an appointment |
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Kayla Freeman, PSEO Academic Advisor |
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Jeremy McNamara, PSEO Academic Advisor |
We also provide specialized advising for students that have specific needs, including our VA benefits and military-connected students, international students attending Normandale on a student visa, and students with developmental course placement.
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Adam Rusinak, Developmental Education Liaison |
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Adam helps students who have placed in developmental courses, including English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English, and Math courses numbered below 1000. |
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Ifeanyi Howard Odor, Retention Specialist |
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Howard advises international students studying on a student visa, coordinates Back on Track (Normandale’s academic alert system) and leads the emergency grant program. |
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Lori York, Veterans and Military Advisor |
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Lori provides holistic support for military connected students and veterans, including VA benefits, academic advising and transfer planning. |
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Room C 1115
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