The Academic Advising Center provides academic advising, information, and referral services to Division of Undergraduate (DUS) students as well as to anyone who requests assistance, including students enrolled elsewhere in the University, prospective students, faculty, and staff.  Academic advisers help students evaluate their educational plans, answer questions about exploring major fields, and provide general information about academic policies and procedures. 

160 Franco Building
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening hours are available by appointment.

Meet with an adviser

Advisers in the Academic Advising Center are available to meet with students in-person or remotely via Zoom.

DUS Students

You can schedule a meeting with your assigned DUS adviser through Starfish. If you have a quick question, feel free to email your assigned adviser directly.

Non-DUS Students

Non-DUS students should reach out to your assigned adviser via email. You can find out who your assigned adviser is in LionPATH under the "My Advisers" tab. If you need further assistance from a DUS adviser, please call the center at 610-396-6280 to schedule an appointment.

If you have a quick question, contact the Academic Advising Center at [email protected]. Questions will be answered from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.

Are you currently enrolled in classes at Penn State Berks and looking to request a change of adviser? Fill out this form »

To make an appointment, please contact:

Cindy Donahue, Administrative Support Assistant
160 Franco Building
Phone: 610-396-6280
Email: [email protected]

Academic Advising Staff

Paula Plageman, Coordinator 
Office: 168 Franco Building
Phone: 610-396-6282
E-mail: [email protected]
Schedule an appointment through Starfish

Karen Del Vecchio, Academic Adviser 
Office: 165 Franco Building
Phone: 610-396-6284
E-mail: [email protected]
Schedule an appointment through Starfish

Aubrey Edwards, Academic Adviser 
Office: 164 Franco Building
Phone: 610-396-6285
E-mail: [email protected]
Schedule an appointment through Starfish

Michael Stella, Academic Adviser 
Office: 162 Franco Building
Phone: 610-396-6281
E-mail: [email protected]
Schedule an appointment through Starfish