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VPA Peer Advisors.

Academic and Career Advising

Welcome to the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at Syracuse University! VPA's Office of Academic and Career Advising assists both current undergraduate and graduate students with all aspects of their academic careers, including advising, class registration, degree requirements and certification, career counseling and study abroad/immersion opportunities.

Let's Get Started!

Select your student status below to learn more about our services. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have at 315.443.2517 or vpaosa@syr.edu. Our office is located in Room 200 Crouse College. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ET. Summer hours (mid-May to mid-August) are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET.

Meet Our Staff

Leadership

Carol J. Ruffin

Carol J. Ruffin

Director
315.443.2517
cjruffin@syr.edu

Vicki Smith

Vicki Smith

Assistant Director, Student Success
315.443.2517
vrsmith@syr.edu

Jackie Flores

Jackie Flores

Assistant Director, Career Development
315.443.2517
jflor103@syr.edu

Academic and Career Advisors

Hannah Nast

Hannah Nast

Professional Academic Advisor
Art, Film and Media Arts
315.443.2517
hbnast@syr.edu

Myoung-Joo (Meggy) Park

Myoung-Joo (Meggy) Park

Professional Academic Advisor
Drama, Music
315.443.2517
mpark17@syr.edu

Jarod Perkioniemi

Jarod Perkioniemi

Professional Academic Advisor
Communication and Rhetorical Studies
315.443.2517
japerkio@syr.edu

Andrea Root

Andrea Root

Professional Academic Advisor
Design
315.443.2517
acroot@syr.edu

Caitlin Albright

Caitlin Albright

Career Development and Immersion Specialist
315.443.2517
cealbrig@syr.edu