Advising Sessions

College of Charleston students have access to one of two full-time health professions advisors based on their major:

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics

  • Edie Hering (she/her/hers)
    Director, Pre-Professional Health Advising
    heringe@cofc.edu

Health Sciences/Psychology/Non-Science Majors

Our advisors serve as mentors, providing tailored guidance and insights into the various healthcare fields.  We're available to all students interested in entering a healthcare field from the time they arrive on campus through graduation.

Common topics covered during pre-health advising sessions:

  • Choosing the right major for your interests and goals
  • Registering for coursework
  • Participating in shadowing/volunteer experiences
  • Preparing for standardized tests
  • Researching professional schools
  • Successfully navigating the application process

 

Contact Health Professions Advising