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Welcome to the NS Academic Advising Website!

 
Advising Hours: October 29-November 20th
 
Jesus: Walk-ins Only: Please visit S&E 370 for hours
Erica:  Walk-ins Only: Please visit S&E 370 for hours
Angie:  Walk-ins Only: Please visit S&E 370 for hours

Please be aware that our office will close at 12pm every Friday.

Hours are subject to change, please come by our office or check our website for changes.

 
 

Our Mission

The School of Natural Sciences’ advising staff is dedicated to creating an atmosphere that promotes success. We are committed to quality academic advising in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and supportive. Our programs and services are designed to help students develop decision making skills that will empower them to take full advantage of their educational experience.


Advisor Responsibilities:

  • Clarify university and school policies, regulations, programs and procedures.

  • Notify students of significant changes to university or school policy.

  • Be available to meet with students each semester to discuss class registration and degree progression,
    given that he/she promptly responds to invitations for appointments.

  • Assist students facing difficulties that affect his/her education.

  • Help students explore interests, abilities and goals and how these translate into an academic major.

  • Offer advice for course selection and satisfaction of degree requirements.

  • Discuss academic performance and implications of students’ performance on undergraduate program
    and degree completion.

Student Responsibilities:

  • Follow through with actions identified during advising visit and accept final responsibility for all decisions.

  • Alert your advisor to any life changes, circumstances, etc…that may affect academic needs, class attendance
    or ability to focus on your education.

  • Prepare for academic advising appointments by clarifying personal goals and needs.

  • Keep advisor informed about changes in academic progress, course selection and academic/career goals.

  • Become familiar with major requirements, course pre-requisites and other such information that affect course
    scheduling and class sequencing.

  • Participate fully in courses by carefully reviewing course syllabi's, completing assignments and attending class.

  • Follow University procedures for registration and adjustments to class schedules.

  • Observe all academic deadlines.

  • Read and understand all UC Merced Academic Policies and Procedures found in the University Catalog.