In most cases, undergraduate students are assigned both a Faculty Advisor and a Professional Academic Advisor throughout their studies. These assignments are based on various factors, such as whether you are part of a designated special program or population; the number of units you have completed; your declared major or concentration; and whether your academic program, department, or school has a designated Program Coordinator and/or Professional Academic Advisor. The information we have included is not exhaustive, but rather a simple and approachable guide to assist you in identifying where to start when seeking academic advising.
The structure and delivery of academic advising may vary slightly across campus to account for the distinctiveness of particular programs, departments, or schools. The delineation of roles and responsibilities like 'general advising' or 'major advising' have been assigned to the entity best positioned to deliver on that aspect of academic advising. For more information, please visit Roles & Responsibilities.
Designated Special Programs & Populations
| Programs & Populations | Contact / Department | Appointment Scheduling |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Services for Students (DSS) | Center for Academic Access and Student Enrichment (CAASE) | See department webpage |
| Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) | Center for Academic Access and Student Enrichment (CAASE) | Book now via LoboConnect |
| International students | Katie O'Brien | See department webpage |
| Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) | Christina Thao | Book now via LoboConnect |
| Military-Connected students | Yvonne Kang-Lopez | Book now via LoboConnect |
| Multilingual Achievers Program (MAP) | TRIO Student Support Services | Book now via LoboConnect |
| NCAA Student-Athletes | Monica Borowicz | Book now via LoboConnect |
| Seawolf Scholars | Center for Academic Access and Student Enrichment (CAASE) | Book now via LoboConnect |
| Students participating or interested in Study Away | Dr. Hope Emry Ortiz | See department webpage |
| Students seeking reinstatement from Academic Disqualification or a lapse in enrollment | Anthony Korsund | See department webpage |
| Saturday Hybrid Liberal Studies (BA) through Extended Education | Giselle Perry | See department webpage |
| Online Business Administration (BS) through Extended Education | Tracy Navas | See department webpage |
| Undocumented students | Center for Academic Access and Student Enrichment (CAASE) | See department webpage |
| United for Success (U4S) | TRIO Student Support Services | Book now via LoboConnect |
General Population, Undergraduates
| Major | Contact / Department | Appointment Scheduling |
|---|---|---|
| Undeclared | General advising: Lu Vega |
Professional Advisor: Book now via LoboConnect |
| American Multicultural Studies; Art History; Art Studio; Chicano and Latino Studies; Cinematic Arts & Technology; Communication Studies; Dance; English; French; Music; Philosophy; Spanish; Theatre Arts |
General advising: Major advising: |
Professional Advisor: Faculty Advisor: |
| Hutchins School of Liberal Studies | All advising: Faculty Advisors in Hutchins |
Faculty Advisor: See department webpage |
| Business Administration |
Lower-division major advising & general advising: Upper-division major advising: |
Tracy Navas: Faculty Advisor: |
| Economics | All advising: Faculty Advisors in Economics |
Faculty Advisor: See department webpage |
| Early Childhood Studies |
General advising: Major advising: |
Giselle Perry: Faculty Advisor: |
| Applied Statistics; Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth Science; Electrical Engineering; Geology; Kinesiology; Mathematics; Nursing; Physical Sciences; Physics; Statistics |
General advising: Major advising: |
Professional Advisor: Faculty Advisor: |
| Pre-Nursing |
General advising: Lower-division major advising: |
Jami Grosser: Dr. Anna Valdez: |
| Anthropology; Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies; Environmental Science, Geography & Management; Environmental Studies, Geography & Planning; Global Studies; History; Human Development; Political Science; Sociology; Women's & Gender Studies |
General advising: Major advising: |
Professional Advisor: Faculty Advisor: |
| Psychology |
Lower-division major advising & general advising for Freshman (0-29 units): Lower-division major advising & general advising for Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors (30+ units): Upper-division major advising: |
Professional Advisor: Faculty Advisor: |
Credential, Certificate, and Graduate Programs
If you are seeking academic advising for a credential program, contact Ed Lyon, Aja LaDuke, and/or Suzanne O'Keefe in the School of Education.
If you are seeking academic advising for a certificate, degree completion program, or master’s program, contact the department administering the program. For example, for information regarding the M.S. in Biology, contact the Biology Department.