Express Advising

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: https://engineering.advisingfrontdesk.lsit.ucdavis.edu/signin.

Express advising is offered on a one-on-one, first-come, first-serve basis. If your question requires a meeting with a professional advisor, please visit express advising during Staff Advisor hours.

Express Advising Hours for Winter 2025

Monday: 10am - 12pm Peer Advisor 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm Peer Advisor 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Wednesday: 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Thursday: 10am - 12pm Peer Advisor 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Friday: 10am - 12pm Peer Advisor 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor

Upcoming Closures

CLOSED January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
CLOSED February 17th - Presidents' Day

To meet with an advisor, follow this link – https://engineering.advisingfrontdesk.lsit.ucdavis.edu/signin

Express Advising Topics           

  • College and GE/University requirements
  • Academic policies and regulations
  • Degree checks
  • 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, etc.)

Topics Requiring an Appointment

  • Academic Probation and Subject to Disqualification
  • Withdrawal and Readmission
  • Questions about specific petitions and/or situations