Welcome Aggies! At UC Davis, we have advising teams that help facilitate navigating your academic journey.

We have multiple types of advising, including mandatory advising, major advising, peer advising, dean’s office and preparing for appointments.

Which Advising Categories Can Assist You and How?

Major Advising: consists of guidance toward your academic progress.

They may aid in: 

• Major Requirements
• Building a Schedule
• Upcoming Course Planning
• Monitoring Academic Performance
• Late Action & Drop Requests 
• Research/Internship Opportunities
• Double Majoring/Minoring
• Networking with Faculty
• Career-related Questions 
• Peer Advising: involves peers who have previous experience in your college.
• Scheduling/Registration Questions
• Study Strategies
• Campus Resources: Student Programs, Centers, & Clubs
• Operating Online Tools:
• Oasis
• Schedule Builder
• My Degree and more! 
   

Dean’s Office Advising: aid with UC Davis Procedures and Policies, including: 

• Specific College Requirements
• General Education Requirements 
• Transfer units (equivalent courses) 
• General Questions

How to Prepare for an Advising Appointment? 

Checklist: 

• Visit your College’s site
• Schedule an appointment by major/minor
• Complete applicable worksheets
• Do some research and plan questions ahead of time 
• Make annotations to look back on

Additionally, some colleges require Mandatory Advising, so as a student, you may be required to schedule an appointment with an advisor promptly. Feel free to contact your advisors if any questions arise throughout the year! 

Get more information and schedule appointments through your college’s advising website:

• College of Engineering 
• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 
• College of Letters and Science   
• College of Biological Sciences  

REMINDERS:
Advisors want to help you succeed! 
Visit your Peer Mentor to learn more about school resources!
Find Your Peer Mentor.