Patricia A. Cobb, M.S.
Health Pre-Professional Advisor
Senior Student Services Coordinator, 130 Holton Hall, Phone: 414-229-3922

As a senior staff member in the UWM College of Letters and Science, Patty is responsible for providing academic and career advising for pre-professional students. Patty has worked in the Student Academic Services office since 1986. She holds a graduate degree in Educational Psychology and has completed post-graduate coursework in the Urban Education doctoral program at UW-Milwaukee.

In addition to providing the academic information necessary to complete UWM degree requirements, Patty provides students with information about their intended professional field of studies. This includes instruction regarding the application process to professional school, admission requirements, and career advising. Given the very competitive nature of gaining admission to various professional programs, she strongly encourages students to meet with her on a regular basis.

As a strong proponent of experiential learning, Patty has been instrumental in the development of internships and mentoring programs for her students. Examples of these programs include: The UWM/Medical Society of Milwaukee County Mentoring program for pre-medical students, Hospice Internships, several internship programs for Pre-Veterinary Medical students at exotic animal facilities throughout the country, a Pre-Chiropractic mentoring program with a local hospital, a Mentoring Program with the American Association of Podiatric Medicine and the Introduction to Pharmacy course for pre-pharmacy students.

For more information about pre-professional advising at UWM, please feel free to contact Patty at (414) 229-3922 or email: pacobb@uwm.edu. If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Patty, please call (414) 229-4654.

Lori Fitzenberger
Advisor, Holton 147, Phone: 414-229-6104

Hello and welcome to the College of Letters and Science! My name is Lori Fitzenberger and I have been advising students in the College of Letters and Science since 2001. I currently advise pre-veterinary medicine students as well as freshman students in the College of Letters of Science. As an advisor I will be able to assist students in choosing classes, major options, degree requirements, and any other resources UWM has to offer.

Besides providing academic information, I am here to assist students with their preparations in gaining admission to the different schools of veterinary medicine. Admission to the different schools is very competitive so I encourage students to meet with me on a regular basis so I can assist with planning their undergraduate experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Jennifer Rahmer
Associate Advisor, Holton 150, Phone: 414-229-5873

Welcome to the College of Letters and Science! My name is Jenny Rahmer and I currently advise pre-dentistry students as well as new freshman in the College of Letters and Science. As your advisor, I am here to help students understand university policies and procedures, learn degree requirements, select appropriate classes, clarify academic and career goals, and identify the many other resources here at UWM.

For students who are interested in attending dental school, I am here to help them in their preparations. Admission to dental programs is very competitive; preparation must begin early. I encourage students to meet with me on a regular basis to outline necessary coursework and to plan ahead for the application process. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to make an appointment with me, please call (414) 229-4654.

Gwyn Wallander
Pre-Law
Senior Advisor, Holton 114, Phone: 414-229-6017

Hello! I am Gwyn Wallander and I work with Pre-Law students at UWM as well as continuing students in The College of Letters and Science. As your advisor I am here to help you not only with your degree requirements and campus policies but also to assist you in achieving the degree you desire.

For students who are interested in attending Law School, I am here to help them with their preparations. Students do need to plan ahead for the application process to law school, so if you are considering a career in law, come on in to see me and we can plan out a time line for you.

As an L&S advisor and an alumnus, I welcome you to UWM! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. My door is open.