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Academic Advisors

Mariel Bell

Mariel Bell

Academic Advisor 
BEH 201
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Mariel graduated from Smith College with a B.A. in Studio Art in 2016 and is pursuing an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in College Student Affairs (CSA) from the University of South Florida. She has previous experience assisting students with career exploration, graduate programming, financial literacy, and internship programming in the non-profit sector as well as in higher education.

Mariel has worked at the University of South Florida as an Academic Program Specialist for The Zimmerman School, an Earn to Learn FL Near Peer Success Coach for AmeriCorps, and an Internship Coordinator for Junior Achievement of South Florida. Mariel is a new Z School advising team member but has worked at the University of South Florida since February 2022. She is committed to furthering and developing her skills as a student affairs professional to support and assist students in higher education. In her spare time, Mariel can be found reading, trying out new recipes, painting, listening to music, and planning her next adventure.

Go bulls!

Ostin Justice-Young

Ostin Justice-Young

Academic Advisor 
BEH 201
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Ostin graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Two weeks later, Ostin enrolled in his Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Leadership & Management. He has previous experience in academic Advising, facilitating leadership development workshops, supervising/advising student-led programs, and serving as an Orientation Leader during his undergraduate experience.

Ostin has worked at Florida Gulf Coast University as a Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development for the Multicultural & Leadership Development Center, and most recently, served as a Learner Services Advisor at Ultimate Medical Academy. Ostin is a strong advocate for creating a safe space and sense of belonging for all students. As a life-long learner, his goal is to continue learning different approaches to leave an impact that champions students’ success. His mantra in life is tough situations don’t last but a tough person does. He enjoys dancing, playing baseball, spending quality time with family and friends, and traveling.

Go bulls!

DROP-IN ADVISING

We offer in-person and virtual drop-in advising during registration periods and the first week of each semester. Please note, drop-in advising means you will sign in on Archivum and wait in an online queue for a 15-minute drop-in advising session. It is same day only (not scheduled in advance) and offered on a “first-come/first-served” basis. For more information about drop-in advising appointments, please access Drop-Ins for College of Arts and Sciences.

How to contact 

When contacting our academic advisors, please include the following details in your email:

  • First and Last Name
  • USFID (U number)
  • Major
  • Purpose 

They are happy to help and look forward to working with you! Please email: masscomadvise@usf.edu

Starting February 12, 2024, all Academic Advisors will be in BEH 201 (Behavioral Sciences Building).