Office Of Student Retention And Academic Success

Undergraduate Advising Team

The College of Business and Innovation Office of Student Retention and Academic Success is open year-round to assist undergraduate students in their pursuit of a business degree at the associates and bachelor's degree levels. The team includes the advising staff, recruiters, and student assistants. The staff has received many awards for their professional accomplishments. In the College of Business and Innovation, academic advising is a shared responsibility between the student and the Advisor. The office is open year-round except for University and federal holidays.

Office Hours:
Due to social distancing guidelines, our office will continue to serve students remotely during the Fall semester. For general advising questions, please email cobiadvising@utoledo.edu-include your Rocket Number!

If you would like to schedule a virtual or phone appointment, please call the office of Student Retention and Academic Success at 419-530-2087


Jennifer Tharpe

Jennifer Tharpe

Director of Advising and Student Academic Success

 

Primary areas of expertise:

  • Honors Student Advising
  • Graduation
  • Degree Audit Questions
  • Undergraduate Upper Division Advising
  • Plans of Study
  • Academic Review/Issues
  • Business Minors
  • BUAD 1000 Instructo

Email

Whitney Valencia

Whitney Valencia

Academic Advisor 

 

Primary areas of expertise:

  • Undergraduate Lower & Upper Division Advising
  • Athletes
  • Transfer Students (Domestic)
  • Plans of Study
  • Academic Review/Issues
  • Upper Division Applications
  • Business Minors
  • BUAD 1000 Instructor

Email

 

Last Updated: 2/5/24