MCD Biology Undergrad Advising

As of March 11, 2020, in accordance with the campus COVID-19 response, the MCD Advising Office will not be open for in-person meetings with students. Please check below to see how to "Chat" or Zoom" with an adviser.  

Email is the fastest way to reach us! Email us at mcdadvising@ucsc.edu 

Scroll down to check our calendar and see adviser availability. Then schedule an appointment using Slug Success or come to drop-in advising. Appointments open every Monday, two weeks in advance. For a walk-through on how to make an appointment using Slug Success click here. 

Announcement!: Academic Planning workshops are Wednesdays, Jan 27th and Feb 17th.  

MCD Biology Advising can provide assistance with:

• Determining which courses to enroll in
• Qualifying for an MCD Biology-sponsored major
• Declaring an MCD Biology-sponsored major
• Academic planning for your chosen major
• Getting ready to graduate

During peak enrollment times, we offer Front Desk Express advising (no appointment needed!) and can answer questions regarding:

• Short-term academic planning
• Major qualification policy
• Enrollment troubleshooting

Throughout the year, MCD Biology Advising also puts on workshops, so check our calendar periodically to see what we've got planned! Past workshops have covered topics such as:

• Academic Planning
• Resume Writing
• Study Abroad
• Pre-Health Coaching
• UCSC Grad Research w/ Grad Student Panel

Need a signature?

You can email the following forms to our office:

• Part-time Final Quarter Approval 
• Petition to Extend Enrollment
• Petition for Individual Studies
• Request for Drop of Major/Minor 
• Second Major or Minor Declaration Form
• Simultaneous Enrollment w/ Other UC Campus Application
• Study Abroad Department Approval Form 
• UCSC Extension Concurrent Enrollment
• Veterans Benefits Services Verification

We will email you a copy of your completed form. Students are responsible for final submission of the above forms to the appropriate office.