Advisors List
We strongly recommend that you schedule an advising appointment as soon as possible. Please note that these appointments are for enrolling transfer students only. Current Merrimack students should contact their assigned academic advisors. Enrolling first time freshmen should contact their admission counselor.
What Happens at an Advising Appointment
- You’ll receive advising in your academic area.
- You’ll review your preliminary transfer credit evaluation.
- You’ll discuss your academic schedule. This step is required to be cleared for course registration.
How to Schedule an Appointment
You may schedule an appointment by either:
- Pre-registering online for a Monday or Wednesday appointment.
- Directly contacting the advisor below who is associated with your major.
Advisors By School
Girard School of Business
Christina Tarpy, Advisor
978-837-5481 | tarpyc@merrimack.edu
Winston School of Education and Social Policy
Education and Human Development Majors
Daruenie “D” Andujar – Academic Advisor
978-837-5457 | andujard@merrimack.edu
Criminology and Criminal Justice Majors
Kathleen Burns – CCJ Advisor & Program Coordinator
978-837-5563 | burnska@merrimack.edu
School of Arts and Sciences
Gail Picillo, Assistant Dean for Student Advising & Services
978-837-5056 | SASadvising@merrimack.edu
Lauri Gibbons, Assistant Dean for Student Advising & Services
978-837-5284 | gibbonsl@merrimack.edu
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Christina Soto – Assistant Dean for Student Advising & Services
978-837-5339 | healthsciencesadvising@merrimack.edu
School of Engineering and Computational Sciences
Computational Sciences (Computer & Data Science Majors)
Olivia Lombardo, Academic Advisor
978-837-5358 | lombardoo@merrimack.edu
Engineering Majors
Kathleen Makiver, Senior Advisor
978-837-5464 | makiverka@merrimack.edu
Additional Contacts
Undergraduate Admission
Jim Cristiano, Director of Admission for Transfer Students
978-837-5411 | cristianoj@merrimack.edu
Registrar’s Office
978-837-5344 | registrar@merrimack.edu
