Academic Advising
Make The Most Of Your Advising!
CAFLS academic advisors are dedicated to supporting your educational journey and guiding you every step of the way. We are here to assist you through course selection, degree requirements and career planning, ensuring you have the resources and knowledge to make informed decisions. At Clemson, we believe that your education is a collaborative effort. Our advisors are committed to tailoring your experience and we will work together to create a personalized academic plan that aligns with your goals, interests and strengths. We strive to create a supportive advising environment that promotes student success, well-being and belonging. Whether you are a first-year student or nearing graduation, we are committed to helping you achieve your aspirations!
Advising Resources
Find Your Advisor!
In CAFLS, academic advising is done by advisors housed within the department of your major. Listed below are the primary advisors for each major, but you may be assigned to another advisor. You can find out who your advisor is in CU Navigate. For students wanting to explore other CAFLS majors, please contact Katie Black.
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General Advising / Undeclared
Katie Black
Email: hulse@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-6662
Office Location: Bookhart Student Services Center -
Agribusiness / Agricultural Education / Agricultural Mechanization & Business
Kaycee Keasler
Email: mkmulli@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-4082
Office Location: 256 McAdamsAdvising in this department is mostly with the lead advisor. Agribusiness students may be assigned to a faculty advisor.
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Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Stephanie O'Brien
Email: obrien4@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-3162
Office Location: 131 PooleStudents are assigned a faculty advisor after the first year. Please locate your assigned advisor in CU Navigate.
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Environment & Natural Resources / Forest Resource Management / Wildlife & Fisheries Biology
Kelly Coffin
Email: kcoffin@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-4840
Office Location: 265 LehotskyStudents are assigned a faculty advisor after the first year. Please locate your assigned advisor in CU Navigate.
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Food Science & Human Nutrition
Bridgit Corbett
Concentration: Nutrition
Email: bridgic@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-3397
Office Location: 215 Poole
Marie Hegler
Concentration: Food Science & Technology
Email: carol@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-3397
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Horticulture / Plant & Environmental Sciences / Turfgrass
Linda Tindal
Email: ltindal@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-3683
Office Location: 169 PooleAdvises all students in the department.
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Packaging Science
Patricia Marcondes
Email: patm@clemson.edu
Phone: (864) 656-3397
Office Location: 230 PooleStudents are assigned a faculty advisor after orientation. Please locate your assigned advisor in CU Navigate.
Advisor Of The Year
“Advising and mentoring is rewarding to me when my students have a successful outcome. To be effective, I focus on three key components: providing student interaction outside and inside the classroom, career related opportunities, and guidance. These three components will lead my students on the right career pathway.”
Dr. Bridgit CorbettSenior Lecturer & Director of the Didactic Program in DieteticsFood, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences
Specific Advising Needs?
Honors Student
Are you in the Honors College? The Honors Advising Team can provide you with honors-specific advising.
Transfer Student
Are you planning on transferring? Learn more on how you can plan the process of transferring into CAFLS.
Change of Major
Are you planning on changing majors? Learn more on how you can plan the process of changing your major.
Post-Grad Advising
Are you pursuing further education? Learn more on how you can prepare for medical, law or veterinary school.
