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 Spring 2025
Monday: 10am - 12pm Peer Advisor + 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm Peer Advisor + 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Wednesday: 10am - 11am Peer Advisor + 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Thursday: 11am - 12pm Peer Advisor + 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Friday: 10am - 12pm Peer Advisor + 1pm - 3pm Staff Advisor
Upcoming Closures
CLOSED May 26th - Memorial Day
Follow this link to the Virtual Front Desk system: https://engineering.advisingfrontdesk.lsit.ucdavis.edu/signin
Peer Advisor Topics
- Change of Major
- GE and University Requirements
- Course load advice and tips
- P/NP Eligibility
- Academic difficulty
- Finding resources on campus
- Student life and getting involved
Staff Advisor Topics
- College and 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, 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