Cali K. Bloem
- Academic Advisor
Welcome to Academic Advising at RIC. As an office in the Division of Student Success, we are here to help undergraduate degree candidates stay on track for graduation while navigating their holistic, academic experience.
What We Do
We advise specific student populations and coach students navigating Academic Standing. We guide students as they navigate their major and career options and connect them to the proper resources.
Contact Information
- emailacademicadvising@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8083
- placeAdams Library, Lower Level
Office Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Wed: 8:30 am–6 pm
The Office of Academic Advising: A Partnership
We are here to collaborate with students in creating and assessing academic, personal and career orientated goals, encouraging students to get involved on campus, and focusing on resources that can enhance their RIC experience academically, and holistically. Additionally, our office utilizes Starfish in order to schedule appointments, create engagement within the campus community, and to connect students to the proper resources.
Who We Advise
In the Office of Academic Advising, we are the initial, assigned academic advisor for the majors outlined here, in order to support first-year students in navigating the start of their college experience. Students in these populations are assigned to an advisor in the Office of Academic Advising and will transition to a faculty advisor at certain points in their academic program:
- Exploring majors
- First Year, Intended Feinstein School of Education & Human Development majors
- First Year, School of Business majors
- First Year, Intended Zvart Onanian School of Nursing majors
- First Year, Intended Medical Imaging majors
- First Year, Intended Social Work majors
Please Note: Transfer students coming in with 24 or more credits will work directly with a faculty advisor in their major for academic advising.
Supporting our Advisees
We support our assigned advisees with:
- Course registration, academic planning, & navigating degree requirements
- Schedule changes (add/drop period, academic withdrawals, etc.)
- Individual end of semester progress review & outreach
- Major exploration & career pathways
- Intentional resource referral & connection to the campus community
- Applying to Intended programs (Education, Medical Imaging, Nursing)
An Introduction to Advising at RIC
*Update since filming: Please refer to the "Who we Advise" section of this page to see the most up to date list of populations that are advised through the Office of Academic Advising.
Academic Coaching
Academic Coaching is specifically for undergraduate students navigating the Academic Standing policy at RIC. This applies to students in the following Academic Standings:
- Academic Warning
- Academic Notice 1 & 2
- Academic Dismissal Review
- Review in Progress
Through participation in Academic Coaching, students will be supported in understanding the impact of their Academic Standing, connecting to appropriate resources on campus, and building academic skills as they work to get back into "Good Standing".
Finding your Assigned Academic Advisor or Coach
You can locate your advisor by following these four simple steps:
- Log into MyRIC and navigate to "RIC Student Homepage"
- Click on the "Student Center" tile
- Click on the "My Academics" link
- Click on "View my advisors" to view assigned advisor and/or coach with contact information
Request an Advisor Change
If you are hoping to request a change of advisor, please use this form: Change of Advisor Request form.
Our Staff
Rachel A. Breault
- Academic Advisor
Ms. Eurides M. Cardoso
- Higher Education Administrative Assistant I
Christopher J. Da Costa
- Director of Academic Advising
Jake Dee-Hastings
- Academic Advisor
Sabrina Materie
- Academic Advisor
Colton McAdams
- Academic Advisor
Mr. Michael E. Neal
- Academic Advisor
Ms. Lindsay S. Petrarca
- Assistant Director
- Academic Advising
Sara K. Reilly
- Assistant Director
- Academic Advising
Support Resources from Our Office
Starfish for Students
Starfish is an online resource created to help students succeed. Make connections with your professors, advisors and other Rhode Island College staff, make appointments and browse campus resources.
Starfish for Faculty & Staff
Stay connected with students enrolled in your courses and/or your advisees using Starfish.
Additional Resources
National Student Exchange Program
The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a program for undergraduate student exchange within the United States with opportunities for exchange in Canada as well.
Featured News & Stories
Rhode Island College Impact
Lindsay Petrarca from the RIC Office of Academic Advising received the Steven J. Bailey Advisor of the Year Award from the National Academic Advising Association.