Advising

ADVISING HOURS

Our office is open 9 AM-12 PM and 1-4 PM, Monday through Thursday for students to come in. On Fridays, advising is available only via Zoom. Click here to locate our Advising Office.
 
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
9 AM-12 PM
9 AM-12 PM
9 AM-12 PM
9 AM-12 PM
In-Person
Advising
Unavailable
 
9 AM-12 PM
PM
1-4 PM
1-4 PM
1-4 PM
1-4 PM
In-Person
Advising
Unavailable
 
1-4 PM

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING STAFF

Responsibilities: The undergraduate advising staff are your primary contacts for change of major and all other petitions, progress checks, enrollment and waitlist inquiries. The undergraduate advisors can answer most of your questions, or refer you to one of the faculty advisors. 
 
Undergraduate Advisor:  Lucy Moon Vasquez
Student Affairs Coordinator: Julia Washburn
Peer Advisors: Wilson Lee
Student Affairs Manager: India Madden
Office Location: Building 232
 
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UCSB students: please contact us from your UCSB email account and include your PERM number.
 

Undergraduate Faculty Advisors

Responsibilities: The undergraduate faculty advisors are your primary contacts for course content related questions, tips and advice for success in chemistry/science courses, undergraduate preparation for medical school, independent research with faculty, or if referred by a staff undergraduate advisor.
 
For Freshmen and Seniors (1st and 4th years): Dr. Bryanna Sylvester
 
For Sophomores and Juniors (2nd and 3rd years): Dr. Scott Price
 
For Transfer Students: TBD - Please contact Advising Staff for assistance
Email: TBD
 
For CCS and Honors Students: Dr. Leroy Laverman
 
Vice Chair Undergraduate Student Affairs: Dr. Steve Buratto