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.
MCD Biology Advisors: |
Dianne Brenna Olivia |
MCD Faculty Advisor: |
John Tamkun |
MCD Curriculum Chair: | |
MCD Department Chair: |