College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students with a declared major are advised by professional staff advisors and faculty advisors after completing 24 semester hours (s.h.) of credit. For more information or to find your advisor, visit the CLAS Advising Network.
All first-semester students and students with less than 30 semester hours are advised in the Academic Advising Center. The center’s team of advisors specializes in transitioning students to academic and student life at Iowa, and help each student plan for a successful academic start at Iowa.
Academic advising questions for Latin American studies students who have earned 30 semester hours or more can be directed to:
Meredith Mahy Gall
Senior Academic Advisor
111 Phillips Hall
319-467-0377
meredith-gall@uiowa.edu
Meredith Mahy Gall is the senior academic advisor for the Division of World Literatures, Languages, and Cultures (including all world languages, International Studies, linguistics, and translation) and global health studies students.
Meredith enjoys assisting students in determining, pursuing and achieving their educational, professional, and life goals. She loves helping students connect with cross-cultural experiences.
Meredith graduated from Marquette University with a BA in German and English Education and from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a MS in Counseling and Student Personnel/College Student Affairs. Previously she has worked as a German teacher, Peace Corps Volunteer (Botswana), career development counselor, study abroad advisor, Peace Corps Recruiter, and administrative services coordinator for the Division of Interdisciplinary Programs.
Outside of work, Meredith enjoys cuddling with her cats, visiting her son in Minnesota, and biking with her spouse.