Advising

Meet the School of Music advising team

Our team of advisors look forward to working with you throughout the duration of your college journey.

Your advisors will support you through the process from admission to the university to graduation by:

• Assisting students in navigating the first steps of visiting, applying, admissions requirements and auditions.
• Collaborating with students in recognizing their academic, personal and career goals.
• Providing individual academic advising sessions for undergraduate students interested in music programs and ensembles.
• Guiding students in registration for classes, preparing for graduation and scheduling the culminating personal recitals.

Jen Alessandro
Academic Counselor, Senior

Bachelors from Bellarmine University
Master in Guidance Counseling from Spalding University

Phone: 502-852-0517
Email: jen.alessandro@louisville.edu

Advises: Sophomore to senior music students (undergraduate)

When to visit me: Questions about classes/courses, need guidance on where to turn for help, concerns about courses/grades, change of major questions, etc.

I am here to try to help. I want you to be successful and help provide you with the resources and tools to earn your degree. If you are not sure where to turn you can always see me and I can at least point you in the right direction or resources.

Laura Angermeier
Student Admissions Specialist III

Bachelor of Arts Administration from Butler University

Phone: 502-852-1623
Email: laura.angermeier@louisville.edu

Advises: Students before becoming a Cardinal, available for current students

When to visit me: Questions about applying to UofL or music auditions, becoming a Cardinal, first week of class assistance, basic registration information, scholarship questions and changing majors.

Malcolm Jones
Academic Coordinator, Senior

Bachelors from Murray State University
Master in Education from Bellarmine University

Phone: 502-852-5491
Email: malcolm.jones.1@louisville.edu

Advises: Freshmen and transfer music students (undergraduate)

When to visit me: Feel free to ask questions about school and your degree. I help advise about classes, along with helping monitor your academic progress. If you are not sure where to turn, you can always see me and I can at least point you in the right direction or resources. Also, make sure to tell me what you’re currently listening to!