Welcome to the Biological Sciences Advising Neighborhood!

This page will guide you in scheduling an academic advising appointment for in-depth questions or discussions. If you are unsure whether you need an appointment or have quick questions, see our Quick Advising Services instead. 

Meet with an L&S College Adviser

L&S Advisers' expertise is in answering non-major-specific academic questions. 

Sample topics: 

  • Non-major degree requirements
  • Exploring majors or double majors
  • General program planning
  • Struggling with a class or multiple classes
  • Getting the most out of your undergraduate experience
  • Connecting with campus resources for support
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Book a Virtual Appointment

Offered through Zoom*

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Book an In-Person Appointment

*At this time, our appointment system is unable to support call-in for zoom appointments. We have contacted our vendor and hope to re-introduce this option in the future. 

Meet with a Major Adviser

Major Advisers specialize in major-specific questions, especially in relation to declaring or major planning. 

Sample topics: 

  • Major requirements
  • Declaring/applying to a major
  • Planning major courses
  • Transfer work options for major requirements
  • Impacts to major progress if struggling
  • Research and other departmental opportunities

Visit the major department website for appointment booking

Major advising is available in your major's academic department. Department websites are linked below.  

Click for major advising by department

Major Department: Advising Pages
Integrative Biology
Molecular and Cell Biology
Neuroscience
Public Health
Pre-Robinson Life Science, Business, and Entrepreneurship Program (Haas)

FAQ

My major isn't listed on this page (or I'm undecided)

Head back to Appointments and Advice to find the right Neighborhood Advising page for your major.

Undecided students: If you are interested in a social sciences major, you can meet with advisers in the Social Sciences neighborhood. Otherwise, the Appointments and Advice page will offer more guidance. 

What if I'm a double (or multiple) major?

L&S College Advising

If your majors are in two different neighborhoods (i.e. one is listed on this page and the other one isn't), you can meet with an L&S College Adviser from either one of your neighborhoods. 

Major Advising

If you have more than one major, you will work with undergraduate Major Advisers from all of your departments for major-specific support.

Who do I meet with for Minor questions?

Minor questions should be directed to the advisers in your minor department. To reach a Minor Adviser, we recommend navigating to your minor department's website to find advising information. 

For departments that offer both majors and minors, Major Advisers typically answer questions for both degree options. 

I'm having trouble getting an appointment

At the L&S Advising Office, we love meeting with students and we see hundreds each week. Still, we know it can be difficult to get an appointment, especially at particular times during the semester. 

Check out our article, 5 Tips for Getting Advising during Busy Times for advice on navigating the appointment system and more.