Division of Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences Student & Instructional Services

Biology Advisors are available for walk-in advising and appointments for the following times:

Office Hours M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

*Closed M-F 12:00-1:00pm and Tuesday mornings 8:00am-1:00pm

For the most up to date office hours, and to schedule an appointment, please call (858) 534-0557. 

Advising hours for the quarter are posted below.  Note: for Weeks 1 and 2 of the quarter, there are no appointments; walk in only.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Appointments
9:00-11:30

 

Office
Closed

 

Walk-In Advising  9:00-11:30
Appointments  9:00-11:30
Walk-In Advising 9:00-11:30

Appointments

1:00-3:30
Walk-In Advising  1:00-3:30

Appointments

1:00-3:30
No Advising Available
Walk-In Advising 1:00-3:30

 

Please note: The walk-in advising queue fills up quickly. Your likelihood of being seen for advising is highest if you arrive at the start of each walk-in session.

What kind of advising services are available?

  • Virtual Advising Center (vac.ucsd.edu) is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week except holiday periods. Post your question and an academic advisor will respond to you. Responses to your submitted questions and concerns are generally given within 72 business hours.
  • Advising appointments are scheduled to review long-term planning, major degree checks, and review/approve forms (e.g. double major petitions). Appointments are scheduled to last 30 minutes and must be scheduled in advance. Appointments can be scheduled no more than two weeks in advance. You can make an appointment in one of the following ways:
    • Call the USIS front desk at (858) 534-0557.
    • Come in-person to the USIS office during business hours.
    • If you are unable to keep your appointment, or will be more than 5 minutes late, please call (858)534-0557 to cancel or reschedule.
    • Prepare for the meeting. Write down questions/issues you plan to discuss with the advisor.
    • Arrive on time and check in at the front desk
  • Walk-in advising is useful for quick inquiries or referrals that can be completed in15 minutes or less (e.g. one quarter of course planning, review impact of dropping a course, and to answer general questions about your major). If your question requires more time than this, please make an appointment. The office staff may request that you schedule an appointment if they believe your inquiry cannot be satisfactorily addressed within 15 minutes.
    • Walk-in advising is available on selected days/times (see advising hours on our website).
    • During peak times-the first week of the quarter, registration periods- wait times can be considerable.

List of Staff Advisors for Biology Majors and Advising Syllabus

List of Faculty Advisors for Biology Majors

Biological Sciences Student and Instructional Services:

Address: 1128 Pacific Hall
Phone: 534-0557
 Fax: 858-534-4459