Academic advising plays a vital role in every student’s academic journey. Each student is paired with a faculty advisor within their program of study, and new students are also supported by an academic advisor to help ease their transition. The primary goal of advising is to empower students to take ownership of their educational path—crafting academic plans that reflect their unique potential, career aspirations, and personal goals.
Registration
Class registration is an exciting milestone, and your academic or faculty advisor is here to help make it as smooth as possible. Students should connect with their assigned advisor before their registration date for approval.
Major and Career Exploration
Our team helps you plan a meaningful academic and career path, connect with valuable experiences, and prepare for life after graduation. With personalized guidance and a strong record of student success, we’re here to support you every step of the way
Learn More About Major and Career Exploration
Degree Planning
Our advisors are here to help you create a clear, personalized degree plan that keeps you on track for graduation. From selecting courses to mapping out your academic journey, we provide the guidance and resources you need to meet your goals with confidence.
Learn More About Degree Planning
Starfish Early Alert
Viterbo’s Starfish Early Alert program helps faculty recognize both exemplary progress and areas where students may need extra support. By connecting students to the right campus resources quickly, Starfish fosters collaboration between faculty, staff, and students—ensuring every student has the best opportunity to succeed.
GPA Calculator
Do you want to calculate your college grade point average? Our easy-to-use calculator will help you estimate the outcome of this semester’s grades on your cumulative GPA or project your GPA if repeating a course.
Advising FAQ
Sometimes navigating college can be confusing. You may not know which questions to ask or where to begin. Your advisor is a great resource to start with! We made a list of common advising questions along with helpful responses and links to additional information, forms, and resources.
Meet the Advisors
Alyssa Gostonczik
Director of Advising, Career Development, Accessibility, and Academic Support Advising and Career Development
MRC 335 - 608-796-3829 - argostonczik@viterbo.edu
Lisa Konkel
Assistant Director of Academic Advisor
Academic advisor for students studying Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Humanities, and Education.
MRC 333 - 608-796-3467 - lmkonkel@viterbo.edu
Danielle Kenitz
Academic Advisor
Assists students studying Nursing.
MRC 325 - 608-796-3397 - dkkenitz@viterbo.edu
Kassea Hartman
Academic Advisor and Internship Coordinator
Advises students studying Business, and Education, and coordinates internships for Business students.
MRC 321 - 608-796-3396 - kjhartman@viterbo.edu
Kristen Nyholm
Academic Advisor
Advises students studying Music, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Nutrition and Dietetics, Communication Disorders and Sciences, and Human Behavior.
MRC 323 - 608-796-3061 - kmnyholm@viterbo.edu