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 Thomas (Residential) & Jon Erny (Graduate Program Advisor)
Room: FLG 330
Advising with Paul Higgerson is only available via Zoom.
Career Prep
Please email your advisor when you are ready to register for SPM4940 Advanced Career Prep, and for any questions you may have about an internship or non-internship academic plan.
Advising Resources
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 November 9 – November 13
This schedule is subject to change. Please see the calendar for current availability.
| Monday Nov. 9 |
Paul: No Appointments – Business of Sports
Symposium Laine: In-Person Drop-In’s 9:00AM – 11:30AM |
| Tuesday Nov. 10 |
Paul: No Appointments or Zoom Drop-In’s – Business of
Sports Symposium Laine: In-Person Drop-In’s 1:30PM – 3:30PM |
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Wednesday, November 11
🇺🇸 Veterans Day
The University of Florida is closed in observance of Veterans Day.
No advising appointments or drop-in hours with Paul or Laine.
Regular advising availability resumes Thursday, November 12.
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| Thursday Nov. 12 |
Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM –
3:30PM Laine: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM |
| Friday Nov. 13 |
Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM Laine: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM |
Advising Hours for November 16 – November 20
This schedule is subject to change. Please see the calendar for current availability.
| Monday Nov. 16 | Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:00PM Laine: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM |
| Tuesday Nov. 17 | Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, Zoom Drop-In’s 1:30PM – 2:30PM Laine: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM |
| Wednesday Nov. 18 | Paul: Zoom Drop-In’s 1:30PM – 3:30PM Laine: In-Person Drop-In’s 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 3:30PM |
| Thursday Nov. 19 | Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM Laine: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM, 1:30PM – 2:30PM |
| Friday Nov. 20 | Paul: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM Laine: Appointments 9:00AM – 11:30AM |
Zoom Drop-In Instructions (with Paul Higgerson)
- Sign in to the advising lobby to secure your spot in line.
- Join the Zoom Meeting. The advisor will connect with you when it is your turn.
UF Holiday Office Closures
The Advising Office is closed on the following UF holidays:
- Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27
- Christmas – Friday, December 25