If you have any academic questions and would like some guidance, advisors are a great resource! What are the types of Advisors and how can they help?

Peer Advisors

Peer Advisors are fellow students in your department. They can assist with:

• Scheduling
• Registering for classes
• Navigating online tools
• OASIS -Schedule Builder
• Major Exploration
• Identifying student organizations and department clubs

Dean's Office Advisors

Dean’s Office Advisors can assist with UC Davis policies:

• Unit caps
• College-specific requirements
• Transfer unit eligibility (AP & IB)
• University requirements for all majors (e.g. Writing)
• General Education (GE) units

Major Advisors

Major Advisors are here to help you with degree progress:

• Future course plans
• Schedule-building
• Major requirements
• Double majoring and/or minoring
• Personal fit of the major for you and your goals
• Late action/drop requests

Most UC Davis students are required to meet with a college advisor at least once during the year and/or complete some other combination of requirements for their college. Some are time-sensitive! You can find more info by visiting your department and college's websites:

College of Letters and Sciences site

College of Biological Sciences site

College of Engineering site

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences site

Preparing for an advising appointment?

1. Schedule an appointment at https://appointments.ucdavis.edu
2. Select your office based on your college or major/minor
3. Fill out any relevant worksheets (if applicable)
4. Come with questions and keep your future goals in mind!
5. Bring a notebook and a pen. Taking notes can be helpful
6. Get to your appointment early so you don’t feel rushed

Don’t forget: pay attention to holds. Registration holds prevent students from altering their schedule.

Join us for a RAC Program–snacks are on us! See what programs are upcoming:

1. "Batter" Manage the Quarter System
2. Cookies and the Quarter System
3. Navigating Your 10-Week Adventure
4. Cookies and Crushing the Quarter System

Need more help? Visit the Academic Advising Enrichment site!

Email reshallacademics@ucdavis.edu or ask your Peer Mentor questions or for GE Recommendations.

Check out who your Peer Mentor is and schedule a 1-on-1 meeting!