Academic Advising

Staff Advisors

Advising sessions with Amber Handling and Kate Vierra are available throughout the academic year. Go to the Advising Appointment System to schedule a meeting to discuss our majors in chemistry, create a study plan, perform a degree check, address a mandatory registration hold, or address other issues. Students interested in changing their major to chemistry should connect with our peer advisors.

Degree Check Request Form

For students looking to request a degree progress check, please fill out this form for a copy of the major portion of your degree audit.

Peer Advisors

Our Chemistry Peer Advisors for the 2025-2026 academic year are Rhea and Erin. You can reach them at [email protected]

Students interested in changing majors to the Chemistry Department should email the chemistry peer advisors to request an appointment. 

Follow us on Instagram @UCDavisChemistryUndergrads!

Additionally, we encourage you to visit the Peer Advising YouTube channel to learn more about majoring in chemistry. Who knows? You may pick up a resourceful tip to help you navigate your undergraduate studies.

 

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Delmar Larsen (Chair, Undergraduate Affairs Committee)

 

Connect with Us

Staff Advisor Email: [email protected]

Peer Advisor Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucdavischemistryundergrads/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNtWdHHRhkiQFIKpaR3RgJQ

Discord: https://bit.ly/discordchemclub

 

Additional Learning Resources

Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center (AATC) - The AATC is committed to helping students throughout the academic year. The team of Specialists, Tutors, Student Assistants, and Staff is working to provide the services you have come to depend on for your academic success.

STEM ProgramsSTEM Programs hosted by the Women's Resources and Research Center (WRRC) are open to all members of the UC Davis community, but are centered on those who hold marginalized gender identities.

Health Professional Advising Attend workshops to learn about paths to take towards the career you’re considering and meet with advisers to learn about professional school requirements and more.

Student Health and Counseling Services - UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services, or SHCS, provides a wide variety of medical, mental health, and wellness services to all registered UC Davis students regardless of insurance coverage. Most services are provided through scheduled appointments, and acute care (services without appointments) for acute medical and mental health needs is also available. Services are provided at two primary locations: The Student Health and Wellness Center and North Hall.

The ACS Chemistry Club @ UC Davis - Get involved with outreach events, such as the famous Picnic Day Magic Show, and meet others excited about chemistry! Join the email list to get information about meetings and events by writing to [email protected].

Career Center - There are many resources to help you find what you need, such as a job or internship, or help with writing your resume.

Undergraduate Research Center - UC Davis is one of the top research universities.  Undergraduates work with top-notch faculty committed to the mission of "Learning, Discovery and Engagement" across all majors.  

CalTeach/MAST - The UC Davis CalTeach/Mathematics and Science Teaching Program (CalTeach/MAST) provides students with opportunities to explore careers in K-12 mathematics and science education while completing their degree in a STEM field. CalTeach/MAST offers seminar/internship courses that will expose you to teaching methods and practices in local area elementary, middle, or high school classrooms. Our courses will give you the opportunity to acquire the required internship hours to enter a teacher education credential program at either a UC or CSU campus. To learn more about the CalTeach/MAST program and how it can help you to become a teacher, visit their website at https://mast.ucdavis.edu