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Biology Academic Advisers

Academic advisers support and assist students in planning their course of study. They serve as liaisons between students and offices across the University, clarifying policies and procedures and advocating for students as they adjust to college-level academics.

To schedule an appointment:

Please find and schedule appointments with your adviser below:

Advisers Key Programs Contact Information
Derek Farrar
Derek Farrar,
Academic Adviser
  • Biology - (last names I-J; O-Z).
 Phone: 215.895.1705
Email: dcf66@drexel.edu
Location: Disque Hall 109C

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Jennifer Rubin Weyant, Associate Director of Advising and Student Success, Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences
Jennifer Rubin Weyant,
Associate Director of Training and Professional Development
  • Majors – Biology (last names A; K-N)
 Phone: 215.895.1774
Email: jlr45@drexel.edu
Location: 3018 MacAlister Hall

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Leanne Sweppenheiser, Senior Academic Adviser, Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences
Leanne Sweppenheiser,
Associate Director
  • Major – Biology (BS-MD and last names B-C)
  • Minors – Bioinformatics; Biological Sciences; Bioscience & Society; Neuroscience
 Phone: 215.895.2623
Email: lmt38@drexel.edu
Location: 218 Papadakis Integrated Sciences Center

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Laurie Zinberg, Academic Adviser, Drexel College of Arts and Sciences
Laurie Zinberg,
Senior Academic Adviser; Coordinator, BRIDGE Program
  • Majors – Biology (last names D-H); Environmental Studies & Sustainability; Environmental Science; Geoscience
  • Minors – Climate Change; Ecology; Environmental Studies; Geoscience
 Phone: 215.895.6460
Email: lgz23@drexel.edu
Location: 3018 MacAlister Hall

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