Undergraduate Advising

The Department of Chemistry offers in-person and virtual advising services to undergraduate students interested in any Chemistry major or the Chemistry minor.  See below for more information about your advisors and how to meet with them.

Staff Advisors

Kate Baca

Kate Vierra

Chemistry 122

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Amber Handling

Chemistry 118

Email [email protected]

Peer Advisors

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Erin Javier

Chemistry 119

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Zach Beegle

Chemistry 119

Email [email protected]

Advising Options

Email Advising

Email either of the Staff Advisors at [email protected] or either of the Peer Advisors at [email protected]. Emails are answered in the order received. Emailing multiple times will likely delay your receiving a response. Advisors typically respond within 2-3 business days or sooner.

Schedule an Appointment

30-minute in-person and virtual appointments are available for in-depth questions.

Schedule Advising Appointment

NOTE: Appointments with the Staff and Peer Advisors are only open to declared Chemistry Majors. If you would like to change to a major within the Chemistry Department, visit our Change of Major Process Webpage.

The Staff Advisors assist students with general academic planning, clarify department requirements and policies, approve forms and petitions, process hold removals, and provide referrals to campus resources. The Peer Advisors offer a peer perspective on course selection, general academic planning, declaring a major or minor, getting involved in the Chemistry Department, talking to faculty, research, internships, and navigating campus resources.