Academic Advising

Scheduling an Advising Appointment

In alignment with campus directives regarding precautions surrounding COVID-19 and its variants, in-person interactions with the Undergraduate Advising and Student Affairs Office in Chemistry is limited. Most in-depth academic advising sessions with a staff or peer advisor will be conducted via zoom appointments. Once you have scheduled an advising session through the Advising Appointment System, our advisors will reach out to you by email with instructions on how to connect with them using zoom.

In-person drop-in advising is currently not available (unless otherwise noted below). We suggest checking this webpage for regular updates. We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding during this time.

 

Staff Advisors 

Advising sessions with Kate Creveling and Perry Gee are available throughout the academic year. All scheduled advising sessions will be held via zoom.  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 other. You can also email us at chemundergrads@ucdavis.edu.

Drop-in advising sessions are being held via zoom as well. We suggest that you regularly check back on this webpage since days/times can change from week-to-week. Currently, our virtual drop-in hours are: 

Perry Gee (Zoom Link: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/8964594992)

  • Mondays, 10:00-11:00a (PDT)

 

If you have a question or concern that you wish to direct to  Perry Gee, please write to chemundergrads@ucdavis.edu. 

 

Peer Advisors

Emily Jimenez and Jason Yi are available to schedule one-on-one advising sessions via zoom. If you wish to contact them to schedule an appointment or ask a question about classes, research, career and personal development, or campus life, please write to chempeeradvising@ucdavis.edu.

Drop-in advising sessions with Emily or Jason is only held via zoom. Currently, their virtual drop-in hours are:

Emily Jimenez (Zoom Link: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/6998374684)

  • Mondays, 2:00-4:00p (PDT)
  • Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00p (PDT)

Jason Yi (Zoom Link: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/3958670703)

  • Tuesdays, 12:00-2:00p (PDT)
  • Thursdays, 3:00-5:00p (PDT)

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

 

Faculty Advisors

 

Connect with Us

Staff Advisor Email: chemundergrads@ucdavis.edu

Peer Advisor Email: chempeeradvising@ucdavis.edu

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

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 spring quarter. The team of Specialists, Tutors, Student Assistants, and Staff are working to provide the services you have come to depend on for your academic success.

Office of Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Services (OEOES) - OEOES is committed to the development and success of students during their undergraduate years and beyond.  Using a holistic approach and through partnerships with campus and community resources, OEOES offers services that support student learning, enhance the student experience and foster strong communities where students feel empowered to achieve their goals.

STEM Café - STEM Café is a program hosted by the Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) with the goal of providing a friendly, collaborative, and informal setting for students in STEM classes to work on homework or discuss the subject. STEM Café is open to all students, regardless of gender.

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, however acute care (services without appointments) for acute medical and mental health needs are 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 ucdchemclubpres@gmail.com.

Internship and 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 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 the our website at https://mast.ucdavis.edu