EXPRESS ADVISING
Express advising is meant to be a virtual tool to access advisors for quick and urgent questions, available for quick 15 minute appointments via our Virtual Front Desk system. Express advising is offered on a one-on-one, first-come, first-serve basis. If your question requires a meeting with a Staff Advisor, please visit express advising during Staff Advisor hours.
Express Advising Hours for Fall 2025
Monday: 10am - 12pm Peer Advisor, 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Tuesday: 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Wednesday: 10am - 12pm Peer Advisor, 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Thursday: 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Friday: 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Upcoming Closures
CLOSED - October 22nd - Advising Community Meetings
CLOSED - November 11th - Veteran's Day
CLOSED - November 20th - Advising Community Meetings
CLOSED - November 27th & 28th - Thanksgiving Holiday
CLOSED - December 24th & 25th - Winter Holiday
CLOSED - December 31st & January 1st - Winter Holiday
Follow this link to the Virtual Front Desk system: https://engineering.advisingfrontdesk.lsit.ucdavis.edu/signin
Peer Advisor Express Advising Topics
- GE and University Requirements
- P/NP Eligibility
- Academic Difficulty and Resources
- Transfer Credit (AP/IB, Assist.org, TES)
- Change of Major and other petitions
- Academic Planning Resources
- Course Load Advice and Tips
- Minimum Progress and Academic Standing
- Student Life and Getting Involved as an Engineering Student
Staff Advisor Express Advising Topics
- University and College Requirements
- Academic Policies and Regulations
- Degree Checks (University and College Requirements only)
- Getting Started with a Petition (PTDs may require a full or follow up appointment)
- Filing for Graduation
- Study Abroad
- Referrals for campus services and student support (i.e., tutoring, study skills, case managers, etc.)
Topics Requiring an Appointment with Staff Advisor
- Academic Probation and Subject to Disqualification
- Withdrawal and Readmission
- Questions about specific petitions and/or situations