UC Berkeley Department Advising Services
These services are available to ALL UNDERGRADUATES!
Molecular and Cell Biology
MCB general advising page | Peer advising page
MCB Peer Advising (PAWS)
contact: email or gchat at mcbpaws@gmail.com | 510.643.8895
location: 3060 VLSB
time: 10am-4pm (Mondays-Thursdays) | 10am-3pm (Fridays)
Peer advisors are junior & senior MCB majors who volunteer their time to complement the UAO advising services by sharing their knowledge of and experience with lower division requirements and upper division classes, experience with student groups on campus, preparation for life beyond the B.A., and use of various campus resources. During the semester, you can visit peer advisors in the MCB UAO (3060 VLSB) or via email or gchat
CNR
CNR general advising page | Peer advising page
All CNR major advisors meet with students in 260 Mulford Hall.
Undeclared
Ginnie Sadil | gsadil@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-7895
Jennifer Halpert | jhalpert@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-4249
Molecular Environmental Biology
Elizabeth Storer | estorer@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-1986
Microbial Biology & Conservation and Resource Studies
Ricky Vides | rickyv72@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-6730
Nutritional Science and Toxicology
Nicole Lowy | nlowy@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-2879
Genetics and Plant Biology
Jennifer Halpert | jhalpert@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-4249
Undergraduate Advisors have a special role on campus — they are a link between faculty and students and between students and campus. Advisors are your “tour guides” to student services and academic information in departments and across campus. Advisors have access to all the online registration and transcript information that you need. If questions or problems arise, they are trained to assist you in understanding campus policy.
All issues discussed between students and Advisors are confidential. You can contact your Advisor about any questions you may have.
CNR Peer Advising
contact: pal@berkeley.edu
location: 260 Mulford Hall
The work of peer advisors is integral to the success of their fellow CNR undergraduates. Peer advisors are trained in understanding CNR and university requirements, policies, and procedures, and they help with CNR recruitment and enrichment programs.
Integrative Biology
IB general advising page | Peer advising page
IB Peer Advising
contact: IBPeerAdvising@gmail.com | (510) 643-1667
location: 3060 VLSB
Our Peer Advising Program provides an excellent service to IB students, complementing the advising of the faculty and staff. Our peer advisors:
-advise undeclared students
-help with choosing a track in the major
-share firsthand knowledge of course demands
-make suggestions on course combinations
-provide general information about applying to medical, pre-health professional and graduate schools
-are a great resouce for information about many other student experiences
Public Health
PH general and peer advising page
advisor: Anatole (Tony) Soyka MA
contact: sphug@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-0874
location: 425 University Hall
time: Office hours by appointment
Bio Engineering
Bio E general advising page | Peer advising page
Bio Engineering Peer Advising
contact: ESSpeeradvisers@coe.berkeley.edu | (510)-642-7594
location: 230 Bechtel Engineering Center
Sometimes it's helpful to have an experienced student's perspective on how to juggle classes, study, manage time, choose the best enrichment opportunities, or how to navigate the waters of a large university like Cal. In cases like this, ESS Peer Advisers are an amazing resource! They can also assist in answering questions like how to drop a class or choose an elective, and can tell you all about life in their particular major, (and COE in general!). ESS Peer Advisers provide general information to engineering undergraduates regarding university and college requirements and procedures. This includes information about registration, deadlines, research and leadership opportunities, student organizations, campus resources and special events. Peer Advisers also meet with prospective students and lead workshops throughout the semester.