Academic Advising
Revelle Advising is dedicated to helping you achieve your educational, professional, and personal goals. We encourage you to contact us with any academic questions you may have throughout your career at UC San Diego. Please read below for more information about our services and the various ways you can connect with us.
Business Hours & Location
We are available remotely and in-person through the below services:
- Virtual Advising Center: vac.ucsd.edu
- Phone: (858) 534-3490 (Available 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
- Email: readvising@ucsd.edu
- Drop-Ins: Monday - Friday during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. See Drop-in Advising tab below.
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Appointments: To request an appointment, see Appointments tab below.
Revelle College Administrative Offices are located on the 3rd floor of Galbraith Hall, Suite 350
Normal Business hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Please note that our offices and the VAC will be closed:
- Juneteenth (6/19/23)
- Independence Day (7/4/23)
- Labor Day (9/4/23)
Online Advising - Virtual Advising Center (VAC)
Current and former students can submit questions online through the Virtual Advising Center. Students are notified via UCSD email or text when their questions have been answered. Go to vac.ucsd.edu and click on notification preferences to receive text notifications.
Drop-In Advising
Most questions can be answered during our daily drop-in sessions. For REMOTE drop-in advising, please select the "Meet with Advisor" tab in the Virtual Advising Center (aka: VAC).
Spring 2023 Drop-In Availability (through June 9th)*:
- Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
- Tuesday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Wednesday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Finals Week Drop-In Availability (June 12th - 16th):
- Tuesday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Friday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Summer Drop-In Availability*:
- July 10th - August 4th: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:30 PM.
- August 21st - September 15th: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:30 PM
*Subject to change
- Drop-In times are subject to change depending on staffing availability and volume of students. If we reach capacity for drop-in advising, we may close the sign-in queue early.
Appointments
Please note that we will not be posting any appointment availability for the remainder of Spring or Summer. Advisors are available to meet with students during drop-in advising. Please see our drop-in advising schedule above. Fall 2023 appointment availability will be posted in early-October.
Most questions can be answered during our daily drop-in sessions (see Drop-In Advising information above).
Please note that we do not offer appointments for newly admitted Fall 2023 Freshmen or Transfer students. Please plan on completing your Enrollment Checklist, and reviewing your college and major department webpages. If you are looking to start working on building your quarter-by-quarter plan, please review our Academic Plans webpage. We look forward to working with you in August and answering any remaining questions you may have!
Advising Syllabus
The syllabus is designed to help you plan for a successful and fulfilling academic experience. We hope that you will continue to utilize these recommendations and resources throughout your time at Revelle College and UC San Diego. Revelle College Academic Advising is here to assist you along the way. View your syllabus below.
Advising Feedback Form
At Revelle, we strive to improve our student services. We welcome students to provide feedback about academic advising services received at Revelle College:
- Did one of our academic advsiors go above and beyond? Let us know!
- Is there something you wish the advising office would offer? Let us know!
Values
Revelle College Academic Advising values the college system at UC San Diego and is part of the strong community within Revelle College. As a cohesive team of professional academic advisors, we uphold the core values derived from of our international professional association - the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
Caring - Revelle academic advisors value building relationships with students, colleagues and the campus community. We utilize empathetic listening, compassion, and care to challenge, support, and teach.
Commitment - Revelle academic advisors value and strive for high quality interactions with students, colleagues, and the UC San Diego community. We are committed to enhancing scholarly achievement through advocacy for student-centered policies, personal development, and life-long learning of our own team and the campus community.
Empowerment- Revelle academic advisors motivate, encourage, and support Revelle undergraduate students to recognize their potential, meet their challenges, and respect their individuality. We reach these goals by providing students with resources, information, and support, enabling students to reflect on and make well-informed choices about their academic journey.
Inclusivity - Academic advsiors respect, engage, and value a supportive and accessible Revelle culture for diverse populations. Advisors will consider and advocate for the needs and perspectives of diverse students, colleagues, and the UC San Diego community through openness, acceptance, and active support for equity.
Integrity - Revelle academic advisors act intentionally in accordance with ethical and professional behavior. Academic advisors value honesty, transparency, and accountability to the student, institution, and the advising profession. We hope to create a space where students can be upfront about their challenges and triumphs, and never be afraid to ask questions.
Professionalism - Revelle Advising commits to providing reliable, timely, accurate information while maintaining confidentiality under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We are committed to conscientious, courteous communication and interactions.
Respect - Revelle academic advisors honor the individual identities and experiences of all students. Advisors strive to build long lasting, meaningful, positive relationships by understanding and appreciating students’ views and cultures, maintaining a student-centered approach and mindset, and treating all students with equity and fairness.