Online Programs
Orientation for students starting in Summer 2026
Welcome to Alliant!
Join us for Your New Student Webinars for Online Programs
Welcome to the Alliant family! We are looking forward to supporting you on your educational journey. As your student advisory team, our goal is to help you transition into life at Alliant with ease. A series of presentations and activities will help orient you to university policies and procedures, academic program expectations, and student support services.
Again, welcome to Alliant. We look forward to seeing you soon!
New Student Onboarding (Required)
Martial Family Therapy (MA)
Wednesday, May 27 @ 10am – 4pm PST
RSVP Here >
Canvas 101*
(Summer Semester Students)
Tuesday, May 26 @ 3pm (PST)
Wednesday, May 27 @ 5pm (PST)
Thursday, May 28 @ 12pm (PST)
Friday, May 29 @ 9am (PST)
Monday, June 1 @ 5pm (PST)
Plagiarism
Candidates are required to complete the plagiarism tutorial and quiz by the end of the first session.
Important Dates
Term Start Date
Summer Semester starts Monday, June 1, 2026
Term Add/Drop Deadline
Summer Semester Term Add/Drop by Monday, June 8, 2026
Important Resources & Videos
- How to Find Books List >
- Student Portal Guide >
- Steps to Make a Payment >
- Viewing the Registration Bill >
- Transfer Credit and Waiver Form >
- Canvas 101 (Pre-recorded) >
Click to access videos
Virtual Meet & Greet
Candidates are invited to meet with their fellow cohort, Program Director, Student Advisor, and Admissions Counselor to review the program and address any questions.
Martial Family Therapy (MA)
Wednesday, May 27 @ 10am – 4pm PST
RSVP Here >
Marital & Family Therapy (MFT PhD and PsyD)
Wednesday, May 27 @ 5-6 pm PST
RSVP Here >
Meet Your Student Advisory Team
Schedule a time to speak with your student advisor
Grant Gordon
Associate Director of Student Services
grant.gordon@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4058
- Clinical Psychopharmacology (MS)
- Forensic Behavioral Science (MS)
- Psychology, Public Policy and Law (PhD)
Rhoda Fernandez
Assistant Director of Student Services
rhoda.fernandez@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4379
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Bilingual Authorization
Carrie Lara
Online Student Advisor
carrie.lara@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4255
- Multiple Subject – Student Teaching, Teaching Credentials
- Special Education (Mild/Mod) – Student Teaching, Teaching Credentials
- TeachStart
Doris Rubio
Online Student Advisor
doris.rubio@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4247
- Marriage and Family Therapy
Lisa Booker
Online Student Advisor
lisa.booker@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4057
- Multiple Subject – Standard Intern Teaching Credentials
Nathan Worley
Online Student Advisor
nathan.worley@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4127
- Single Subject-Standard Intern/Teaching Credentials (A-P)
Sabrina Steiner
Online Student Advisor
sabrina.steiner@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4092
- MA Clinical Counseling
- MA Organizational Psychology
- Marital and Family Therapy (PhD)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
Abby Neirynck
Online Student Advisor
abby.neirynck@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4090
- Special Education (Mild/Mod)-Standard Intern/Teaching Credentials
Winter Wiorkowski
Online Student Advisor
winter.wiorkowski@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4011
- School Psychology
- Educational Psychology (PsyD)
Michael Sessions
Online Student Advisor
michael.sessions@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4024
- School Counseling
- Preliminary Admin. Services Credential
- Education Leadership Management
- CLAD Certification
- PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Trenity Philips
Online Student Advisor
trenity.philips@alliant.edu
(858) 635-4023
- Single Subject – Student Teaching, Teaching Credentials
- Single Subject – Standard Intern/Teaching Credentials (Q-Z)
I realized that Alliant was the perfect place to challenge my skills and experience working with different populations—I knew that no matter where I went after— I would have experience working with several diverse populations.
Trisha K.
CSPP Alumna
