Academic Advising
The College of Agriculture takes pride in high-quality academic advising. In your first year, you will be assigned an advisor; thereafter, you will transition to a departmental advisor.
To locate your advisor, log in to MyInfo and access DegreeWorks. If no advisor is listed, reach out to the Advising Center at agadvising@montana.edu or 406-994-3686.
Your advisor is your resource for course planning, degree questions, and important academic forms, such as change of curriculum and add/drop.
- New or incoming students: Please contact one of the advisors listed below to schedule an appointment in our office.
- Interested in pre-veterinary advising? Pre-Vet Website.
- Transfer students: Please refer to the list below for our academic departments and their corresponding Student Success Coordinators.
- If you are interested in our Ranching Systems or Environmental Health programs, you will meet with the faculty program directors listed below.
Our Advising Team
The Office of Student Services for Agriculture supports students as they navigate their academic journeys. Our team of professional advisors helps students understand academic requirements and policies, connects them with campus resources and opportunities, and guides them in developing plans that align with their educational and personal goals.
Regular Drop-in Hours: Mondays 8 - 9 am, 2:30 - 4 pm, Tuesdays 8 - 9 am, 1 - 2 pm, 2:30 - 4 pm, Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12 pm, 3 - 4 pm, Thursdays 8 - 9 am, 2 - 4 pm, & Fridays 10 - 11:30 am, 2 - 3 pm.
Mandi McCarthy Rogers
Advising Team Lead
Drop in hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Wednesdays | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fridays | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Melissa Hill
Academic Advisor
Drop in hours:
Tuesdays | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fridays | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Patty Kroemer-Spiess
Academic Advisor
Drop in hours:
Mondays | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thursdays | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dr. Jamie Arndt
Pre-Vet Advisor
Want more information? Check our website! Pre-Vet Website
Drop in hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Student Success Coordinators
Student Success Coordinators support students and faculty by managing course scheduling, assisting with class registration, and coordinating graduate programs. They also help transfer students navigate their transition to the College of Agriculture. Additionally, they support departmental reporting and serve as key liaisons to ensure smooth operations.
Haily Griggs
Student Success Coordinator
Animal & Range Sciences
Margie Berkley
Student Academic Coordinator
Microbiology & Cell Biology
Loren Gray
Graduate Program Manager
Microbiology & Cell Biology
Kari Cargill
Academic Coordinator
Microbiology & Cell Biology
Jill Scarson
Student Academic Coordinator
Land Resource & Environmental Sciences
Taylor Jones
Administrative Associate
Agriculture and Technology Education
Beth Thorsen
Student Success/Academic Coordinator
Agricultural Economics & Economics
Faculty Program Directors
Dr. Rachel Frost
Professional
Dan Scott Ranch Management Program Leader
Role of ranches in preserving wildlife habitat and community stability
Dr. Mari Eggers
Associate Research Professor
Tribal Environmental Health and Health Disparities