Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

I am an incoming first-year or transfer student, who’s my academic advisor?

You will be assigned an academic advisor during summer 2025. You can expect to receive an email in mid-to-late May with guidance and information about when and how to register for fall 2025 classes. Registration for fall 2025 classes will open for transfer students on Tues. June 17, 2025 and will open for first-years on Tues. June 24, 2025. To learn more, visit Wheelock Student Services.

I am currently enrolled in classes at BU, who’s my academic advisor?

Liz Vassallo advises undergraduates in Wheelock. You can reach Liz by emailing vassallo@bu.edu. If you would like to schedule a meeting with Liz, please follow this link.

Who advises on degree and major requirements?

Liz Vassallo is your primary resource for degree and major requirements. You can also contact whestu@bu.edu or call 617-353-3177 with general questions.

Who advises on Hub requirements?

Liz Vassallo will work with you to construct a plan of study that meets both major and Hub requirements.

How do I get in touch with Wheelock Student Services?

Student Services Staff are available in person and via Zoom for appointments. Email whestu@bu.edu with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Will I have a faculty advisor as well?

Students will be assigned to a faculty mentor when they advance into their chosen specializations in the Bachelor’s Degree program which is typically in their sophomore year.

How do I change pathways within Wheelock?

Wheelock offers a single bachelor’s degree in Education and Human Development with five different specializations: Child & Adolescent Mental Health; Deaf Studies; Educational Design for Transformative Futures; Teaching & Learning; and Youth Development & Justice.
Students will select their specialization in their sophomore year and can consult with Liz Vassallo and faculty mentors.

How do I apply for an Intra-University Transfer (IUT) into Wheelock?

For policies regarding IUT into Wheelock, please consult the Boston University Bulletin. Students interested in transferring into Wheelock should consult with  Liz Vassallo.

Who supports first-year students?

In addition to all of the faculty, advisors in the schools and colleges, residence life staff, and other students services staff across campus, BU has a team of Assistant Directors of First-Year Student Success (AD) whose sole purpose is to support first-year students as they transition to college. Courtney Ianiro is the AD for first-years who start at Wheelock – you can find their name on your MyBU Student Portal under “Academic Advisors.” ADs provide guidance on a broad range of topics and help first-year students connect with the BU community – you should feel free to reach out to them with any and all questions!

If I have a question about a specific topic, where do I go?

Often you will have more than one possible source of information about a specific topic. And sometimes, if the topic is complex, you will be encouraged to consult with multiple people. The chart below gives you a starting place for common advising topics.