We offer guidance all through the process of pursuing your goals in French and Italian. We know that students benefit from conversation and planning, and we encourage you to draw on the expertise of the people listed below.
Our undergraduate academic advisor can help you navigate through the university. She understands the systems and procedures you will encounter and can help you plan a course of study that allows you to meet personal and academic goals.
Contact the academic advisor to declare a major, certificate, or minor, and to discuss procedural requirements for your degree. Especially for the major, please meet with both the academic advisor and the director of undergraduate studies (see below.)
You can make an appointment with Natalie Techentin via the Student Appointment Scheduler (SAS).
Our faculty members who serve as directors of undergraduate studies in French and in Italian work with our academic advisor to help students along a smooth path to the minor, major, or certificate. You can declare the major, minor, or certificate with either the directors of undergraduate studies (French or Italian) or the academic advisor. The directors of undergraduate studies approve any exceptions to our requirements and transfer of credit, including from study abroad. Since they are in the academic field of your major or minor, they have additional knowledge about programs that cater to particular interests and study abroad options. Please note that majors meet with both the academic advisor and the appropriate director of undergraduate studies. We welcome you to make an appointment using the information below.
Director of Undergraduate Studies, French
Undergraduate Advising, French
Associate Professor, French and Italian
Associate Professor, Linguistics
Contact Professor Vance for advice on French courses, declaring a major or minor, Certificate in Global French, and transferring French credits from study abroad or from another university.
View Professor Vance's faculty profile.
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Italian
Professor, French and Italian
Contact Professor Ryan for advice on Italian courses, declaring a major or minor, and other inquiries.
View Professor Ryan's faculty profile.
Career Coach
Rachel Nefertari Boveja, Ph.D., is a Career Coach with the Walter Center for Career Achievement and is she is thrilled to work with students focusing on French and Italian. With a background as an international cultural diplomacy consultant, Rachel has experience working with Middle Eastern and North African refugees in Italy. She can help with anything in your career journey, such as exploring career options, building professional relationships, writing resumes and cover letters, interviewing, applying for graduate school and navigating the intersection of languages and careers. Rachel would love to meet with you to get to know your interests and career aspirations. Learn more about Rachel here.To schedule an appointment with Rachel please use the Handshake app on this page.
College of Arts and Sciences Advisor
Amanda is the primary advisor for French and Italian undergraduates who advises students interested in a French or Italian major, minor, or certificate, in coordination with our directors of undergraduate studies. She helps French and Italian majors track progress toward the degree and make sure they fulfill departmental as well as College and university requirements. Amanda’s educational background is in Folklore and Ethnomusicology.
College of Arts and Sciences Advisor
Nathan also advises students interested in a French or Italian major, minor, or certificate, in coordination with our directors of undergraduate studies. He helps French and Italian majors track progress toward the degree and make sure they fulfill departmental as well as College and university requirements. Nathan’s educational background is in Catalan studies within the Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
The College of Arts