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SPM Advising


Academic advising in the Department of Sport Management empowers students to fully explore their intellectual boundaries and to successfully navigate academic interactions.

Advisors: Paul Higgerson (UF Online), Laine Hatcher (Residential) & Jon Erny (Graduate Program Advisor)
Room: FLG 330

Advising with Paul Higgerson is only available via Zoom.

SPM Advising Mission Goals (PDF)

Career Prep

Please email your advisor when you are ready to register for SPM4940 Advanced Career Prep.

Advising Resources

Sport Management 2024-2025 8-Semester Plan

Internship Option

Non-Internship Option

Other Helpful Documents

SPM Advising Appointments

Advising Appointments provide students with a 30-minute individual advising session and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

  • Current and prospective students may view and schedule appointments with an advisor with the calendar.
  • Please call (352) 392‐4042 if you have any questions.

Drop-in Advising Hours

Drop-in Advising Hours provide students with a 10-15 minute (first-come, first-serve) advising session. Walk-in advising does not require an appointment.

Schedule an Appointment

Check the calendar for availability. Schedules are subject to change.

Advising Hours for January 19 – January 23

This schedule is subject to change. Please see the calendar for current availability.

Monday
Jan 19
Paul: No Appointments – UF Closed
Laine: No Appointments – UF Closed
Tuesday
Jan. 20
Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, Zoom Drop-In’s 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Laine: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Wednesday
Jan. 21
Paul: Zoom Drop-In’s 9:45AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Laine: In-Person Drop-In’s 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Thursday
Jan. 22
Paul: Appointments 10:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Laine: Appointments 10:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:00PM
Friday
Jan. 23
Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Laine: No Appointments – Out of Office

Advising Hours for January 26 – January 30

This schedule is subject to change. Please see the calendar for current availability.

Monday
Jan. 26
Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Laine: No Appointments – Out of Office
Tuesday
Jan. 27
Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, Zoom Drop-In’s 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Laine: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Wednesday
Jan. 28
Paul: Zoom Drop-In’s 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Laine: In-Person Drop-In’s 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Thursday
Jan. 29
Paul:  Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 2:00PM – 3:30PM
Laine: Appointments 1:30PM – 3:30PM
Friday
Jan. 30
Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Laine: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM

Zoom Drop-In Instructions (with Paul Higgerson)

  1. Sign in to the advising lobby to secure your spot in line.
  2. Join the Zoom Meeting. The advisor will connect with you when it is your turn.

Access the full drop-in instructions (PDF), along with the alternate Zoom instructions.

UF Holiday Office Closures

The Advising Office is closed on the following UF holidays:

  • Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday – Monday, January 19
  • Memorial Day – Monday, May 25
  • Juneteenth – Friday, June 19
  • Independence Day (observed) – Friday, July 3
  • Labor Day – Monday, September 7
  • Homecoming (observed) – Friday, TBA
  • Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11
  • Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27
  • Christmas – Friday, December 25