At Northern, academic advising is about empowering you with the information, tools, and resources to navigate your personal journey of higher education. We'll build a working relationship with you by offering a supportive, inclusive environment where you can achieve your academic goals.
Northern's professional advisors will encourage you to be actively involved in decisions regarding your academic career and identify experiences that promote holistic growth.
Meet Your Academic Advising Professionals
TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
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MeWaldt-Jensen 139
605-626-7725
justin.bartel@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Accounting (BS)
Banking and Financial Services (BS)
Business Administration (BS and AS)
Business Administration - MIS Specialization (AS)
Finance (BS)
International Business Studies (BA)
Management (BS)
Management Information Systems (BS)
Marketing (BS)
Academic Advisor
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Spafford 103A
605-626-7900
rhonda.carda@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Art Education (BSEd)
Criminal Justice (BA and AS)
Digital Media (BFA and AS)
General Studies (BGS)
Government (Political Science) (BA)
History (BA)
History Education (BSEd)
Music Education - Composite (BME)
Music Education - Instrumental (BME)
Music Education - Vocal (BME)
Music (BA)
Psychology (BS)
Social Science (BSEd)
Sociology (BA)
Studio Art (BFA)
Theatre (BA)
Director, Academic Advising & Student Achievement
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MeWaldt-Jensen 122
605-626-2343
kerry.casper@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Human Performance (BS)
Physical Education (BSEd)
Sport Marketing and Administration (BS)
Assistant Director, Academic Advising
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MeWaldt-Jensen 120
605-626-3369
madia.droppers@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Exploratory Studies; General Studies A.S.
TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
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Gerber 146
605-626-7785
tim.moffett@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Early Childhood Education (AS)
Elementary Education (BSEd)
Special Education (BSEd)
Circle Program Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
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Jewett Science Center 117
605-626-2272
jessica.ness@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Biotechnology (AS)
Chemistry - Forensic Science Specialization (BS)
English (BA and BSEd)
Environmental Science (BS)
German (BA)
Mathematics (BS and BSEd)
Spanish (BA and BSEd)
Psychology (BS)
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