UMass Boston

Academic & Career Engagement & Success Center

Appointments & Drop-Ins

The Academic and Career Engagement and Success (ACES) center provides advising on the following topics: 

  • Academic Advising/Course Registration (only for undergraduate students who are Undeclared in College of Liberal Arts & College of Science and Mathematics, and College of Management students with fewer than 60 credits)

    • Please note: if you have a declared major in another school/college or more than 60 credits in College of Management, then visit our home page for links to other advising offices. 

  • Career Success Advising (available for all undergraduate, graduate, and alumni) ****Graduate and Alumni Students should make an appointment via Handshake.****

    • Major/Career Exploration

    • Resume/Cover Letter Critique

    • Internship/Job Search Assistance 

    • LinkedIn/Networking Assistance 

    • Practice Interviews

    • Interview Preparation Assistance 

    • Pre-Law Advising

Our standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. However, we do offer evening appointments virtually on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. Please use the booking links (below) for available times.

Drop-in Hours for the Spring 2024 Semester:

Day Time Location
Mondays 
2:00pm-4:00pm

Virtual Only:
https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/8898254990

Tuesdays
10:00am-12:00pm

Campus Center, 1st Floor, Suite 1300

Thursdays 2:30pm-4:30pm Campus Center, 1st Floor, Suite 1300
Fridays 12:00pm-2:00pm Campus Center, 1st Floor, Suite 1300

You can make an appointment with an ACES Advisor for course registration/academic advising and/or any career success topics (undergraduate students only). Your assigned Academic and Career Advisor will be listed in WISER. You can also refer to the chart below. 

ACES ADVISOR ASSIGNMENTS BY STUDENT'S LAST NAME (**UNDERGRADUATES ONLY)

Student's last name
begins with 

Academic and Career Advisor Name & Email Make an appointment
A-B

Kurt Klopmeier

kurt.klopmeier@umb.edu

In-Person

Virtual

C-D

Susana Tran 

susana.tran@umb.edu

In-Person

Virtual

E-H 

Annie Sferrazza

annie.sferrazza@umb.edu

In-Person

Virtual

I-L 

Gabe Shannon 

gabriel.shannon@umb.edu

In-Person

Virtual

M-N 

Jaely Pereira

jaely.pereira@umb.edu

In-Person

Virtual

O-Q 

Clyde Bosket

clyde.bosket@umb.edu

In-Person

Virtual

R-S 

See any ACES Advisor

In-Person

Virtual

T-Z 

See any ACES Advisor

In-Person

Virtual

Non Degree/
Guest Students

Clyde Bosket 

clyde.bosket@umb.edu

In Person

Virtual

Any undeclared
student or student
in CM under 60
credits

Jocie Sobieraj

jocelyn.sobieraj@umb.edu

In-Person

Virtual

 

Career Success Topics - Advisors for undergraduate students

Advisor Name & Email Title Make an appointment

Mark Kenyon

mark.kenyon@umb.edu

Director for Career Engagement
and Employer Partnerships

In-Person

Virtual

Susan Zandrow

susan.zandrow@umb.edu

Career Specialist

In-Person

Virtual

You can also meet with any of our ACES advisors at any time if needed. Please use these links to book with any ACES advisor in person or virtually.

You can also use these links to book an appointment to complete a SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) Academic Plan. Prospective College of Management and prospective College of Nursing & Health Sciences students are encouraged to attend our drop-in sessions or visit any ACES advisor. ​​​​​ 

General questions? Feel free to email aces@umb.edu