Office of Student Services (OSS)

The Office of Student Services (OSS) advises Kinesiology's undergraduate and prospective students on matters relating to admissions, orientation, registration, curriculum, internships, career planning, and graduate school preparation. OSS can also provide referrals for guidance and counseling, health issues and disabilities, financial concerns, and more. We can help! We strive to present a one-stop, student-friendly environment designed to meet all student needs.

Questions? Suggestions? Please let us know!

Kim Elliott, Director
Schedule an appointment
1126 Observatory Lodge
(734) 647-2696
elliottk@umich.edu

Questions/concerns about advising, administrative or procedural policy; referrals by another staff member; drop/add assistance; petition assistance; academic advising.

Paul Roocroft, Administrative Assistant
1128 Observatory Lodge
(734) 764-4472
proocrof@umich.edu

Class registration and transcript issues; appointment scheduling; University policy and procedure questions.

Julie Simon, Assistant Director of Admissions and Recruiting
Schedule an appointment
1163 Observatory Lodge
(734) 647-2693
simonjm@umich.edu

New student recruitment, including cross campus transfers, freshmen, and transfers; marketing; Ambassadors; academic advising; degree audits.

Jan Afonso, International Program Coordinator
Schedule an appointment
1145 Observatory Lodge
(734) 763-3585
jafonso@umich.edu

GoGlobal! Study, research, and volunteer abroad opportunities.

Donna Pikula, Advisor
Schedule an appointment
1118 Observatory Lodge
(734) 764-4473
dpikula@umich.edu

Graduate school programming; study abroad liaison; Pre-Physical Therapy Club advising; graduate school advising (in relation to curricular advising, course selection, concentration exploration, strengthening one’s academic record, activities, volunteer experience, and research, and timing of graduate school tests); Mentor program advising; academic advising; degree audits.