DROP-IN ADVISING HOURS
In Person | Phone | Zoom
Monday, Thursday, Friday
9:00am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday
9:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:30pm
PRO TIP: Wait times for IN-PERSON advising may be long, especially during the first 2 weeks of a quarter. PHONE & ZOOM advising may have a shorter wait time. If QLess says the line is closed during our advising hours, the algorithm may have determined that we reached the maximum for the day, but keep checking to see if we caught up.
SPEAK WITH A LETTERS & SCIENCE ADVISOR
Join the Advising Drop-ins (General & Honors): In-person, Phone, or Zoom queue.
After joining the line, you'll get texts with wait times and updates. An advisor will call when you're at the front (they may use a blocked number, so ensure you can receive blocked calls).
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Join the Same-Day Transfer Advising Queue
Note: If QLess says the location is closed during the listed advising hours, that means that we've reached our limit for that period. The queue will reopen as the line shortens, so try again later or during the next advising hours.
Meet In-Person.
Visit us at 1117 Cheadle Hall
- Join QLess on your phone and choose "In-Person" for Contact Type.
- Check-in at the front desk.
Note: In-person advising may have longer wait times. We recommend phone advising for faster assistance.
Email us your questions.
If you do not need immediate assistance, email us at academic_advising@ltsc.ucsb.edu and an advisor will get back to you in 3-5 business days.
Mastering the Academic Essentials.
Explore the Academic FYI Series videos from our Academic Advising Team! These concise resources offer essential insights and tips to help you succeed on your academic journey. Start your path to success today!
Part 1, The Basics
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Knowing Early Quarter Deadlines
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Building Your Support Network
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Using P/NP Strategically
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Mastering the Major Progress Check
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Understanding Your UC GPA
Part 2, Beyond The Basics
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Taking stock mid-quarter
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Repeating Courses
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Getting ready for Winter Quarter Registration
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Tips & Tricks for navigating GOLD
Specialty Advising Services
Expand the links below to learn about our specialty advising services and to connect with a Specialty Advisor.
If you are a student in the College of Letters & Science Honors Program, you can speak with an Honors Advisor to address specific questions regarding your requirements and progress.
Our Transfer Advising team is dedicated to supporting Letters & Science students who have transferred to UCSB from community colleges or other universities, ensuring a smooth and successful journey at UCSB.
The Undeclared and Transitions Advising Program assists new and continuing students who have not yet declared a major or are transitioning between majors. They can help students think critically about who they are, where they want to go, and how to chart a path to get there that will help them make the most out of their UCSB experience!
The UCSB Health Professions Advising Office works with students interested in pursuing some of the most highly sought-after careers in healthcare, including medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, nursing, podiatry, and public health. No matter what area of healthcare UCSB students are interested in pursuing, our pre-health advisors are here to guide them every step of the way.
Law is a complex, competitive field that remains a popular career option among UCSB students. Those interested in the law profession are encouraged to meet with our Pre-Law Advising team to discuss an individualized plan tailored to their interests, goals, and personal circumstances. Check out the Pre-law Website for resources to success.
We have dedicated Academic Advisors in the College of Letters & Science who specifically support our F-1 Visa & EAP Reciprocity student populations.
If you are an NCAA Intercollegiate Student-Athlete at UCSB, reach out to your Athletic Academic Advisors for all academically related questions.