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Office of Academic Advising

URBN CENTER Suite 103
215.895.2396

Welcome from the Assistant Dean

The Office of Academic Advising in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design is here to assist you in achieving your academic goals.

Your success as a student is dependent upon your being responsible for your academic career and our office of experienced staff and advisors will aid your effort. Our team is eager to offer guidance and support as you navigate the policies, procedures and challenges that you will experience along your journey through the college and university. You must take the initiative to contact your Academic Advisor and keep abreast of every transaction that impacts your educational process.

Please consider this website as a first step by providing you with 24/7 access to common questions that students and families often want to know. In addition to this website as a core support, we look forward to establishing a strong relationship with our students through email, phone and personal visits in our office.

We look forward to partnering with you on your academic journey. 

Academic Advisor Availability

Day of the Week 9am - 12pm 1pm - 4pm
Monday By appointment By appointment
Tuesday By appointment By appointment
Wednesday By appointment
By appointment
Thursday By appointment
By appointment
Friday By appointment
By appointment

Academic Advising Staff

Name Office Phone Email
Zach Burden Zach Burden
Academic Advisor for Graphic Design, Product Design
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 zb329@drexel.edu
Josh Ford Josh Ford
Senior Academic Advisor for Art History, Music Industry, Graduate Program: Urban Strategy
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 jdf82@drexel.edu
Denise Gibson Denise Gibson
Administrative Coordinator, Office of Academic Advising
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 jacksode@drexel.edu
Rob Handerhan Rob Handerhan
Academic Advisor for Interior Design, User Experience & Interaction Design
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 rh932@drexel.edu
Jacquelyn Mendoza Jacquelyn Mendoza
Assistant Director, Advising Operations advising Animation & Visual Effects, Digital Media & Virtual Production, Game Design & Production
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 jam665@drexel.edu
Evelyn Ramos Evelyn Ramos
Assistant Dean, Office of Academic Advising - Advising for Graduate Program: Interior Architecture & Design
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 ev55@drexel.edu
Thanh Tran Thanh Tran
Academic Advisor for Design & Merchandising, Graduate Program: Digital Media, Television & Media Management
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 tnt69@drexel.edu
Max Vasapoli Max Vasapoli
Academic Advisor for Entertainment & Arts Management, Film & Television, Undeclared
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 mv578@drexel.edu
Kate Walbert Kate Walbert
Senior Academic Advisor for Architecture, Dance, Screenwriting & Playwriting, Graduate Program: Design Research
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 kcw52@drexel.edu
Joanna Zale
Academic Advisor for Fashion Design (Undergraduate & Graduate), Photography, Graduate Program: Arts Administration & Museum Leadership, Retail & Merchandising
URBN Center 103 215.895.2396 jz874@drexel.edu