Kellstadt’s Academic Advisors help students navigate their academic experience at DePaul. From advising you with course selection/planning to sharing important information about academic policies and requirements, we are here to help you make informed decisions about your education plans.
Students can schedule an appointment with their Academic Advisor on BlueStar:
• Log into BlueStar.
• On the BlueStar homepage, click My Appointments.
• Click Schedule an Appointment.
• Click the Assigned tab, then click on the arrow in the box of the advisor you wish to meet with.
• Choose the appropriate topic and sub-topic you wish to discuss.
• Choose the time that best fits your schedule. Note: you can also click on the date that is displayed and choose a specific date.
• Next you can enter a comment of specifics you would like to discuss with your advisor and finally confirm the appointment by selecting the location.
Academic Advising appointments are listed in Central Time and are available across a variety of modalities: Zoom, phone, or in-person in our office (1 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 5200). All international appointments must be scheduled via Zoom. For Zoom or phone appointments, we will contact you at your scheduled time.
If you are unable to locate a time in BlueStar, please email your Academic Advisor below to see if any other options are available.
Ellen Dawson-Van:
Ellen can be reached at edawson@depaul.edu. She serves as the Academic Advisor for the following programs of study:
Evening MBA (Last names beginning with A-K)
MS in Economics and Policy Analysis
MS in Finance
MS in Real Estate
MS Taxation
Rachel Hamil:
Rachel can be reached at rhamil@depaul.edu. She serves as the Academic Advisor for the following programs of study:
Evening MBA (Last names beginning with L–Z)
MS Accountancy
MS Audit and Advisory Services
MS Entrepreneurship
MS Hospitality Leadership and Operational Performance
MS Marketing
MS Marketing Analysis
MS Supply Chain Management
MS Sustainability Management
Margaret (Maggie) O'Brien: - Maggie can be reached at mobrie66@depaul.edu. She serves as the Academic Advisor for the following programs of study:
MS Business Analytics
MS Human Resources
MS Management