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
- Academic Advising 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
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 Quarter Drop-in Availability (March 31st - June 6th)**:
- Monday: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (In Person or Remote)
- Tuesday: 1:30 - 3:30 (In Person only)
- Wednesday: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (In Person or Remote)
- Thursday: 1:30 - 3:30 (Remote only)
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM; 1:30 - 3:00 PM (In Person or Remote)
* Subject to change: See calendar. Drop-in times are subject to change depending on staffing availability and the volume of students. If we reach capacity for drop-in advising, we may close the sign-in queue early.
** Drop-ins will be closed on the following days:
- May 19th - College All Staff Meeting
- May 23rd - Closed at noon, no PM Drop-Ins
- May 26th - Closed in observance of Memorial Day
Appointments
Most questions can be answered during our daily drop-in sessions (see Drop-In Advising information above). Start by visiting us in drop-in advising! If you need additional time, we can schedule an appointment for you.
Appointments may be requested for long-term academic planning discussions, after students meet with their major/department advisor.
To request an appointment, visit the Request form.
New first year students: We are unable to accommodate individual appointments in your first year due to the volume of demands. Please come to an Academic Planning Workshop (below) and then visit drop-in advising. If you brought in substantial transfer coursework and are taking upper division classes in your first year, please schedule an appointment with your major advisors.
Academic Planning Workshops
Thinking about your path towards graduation? Join Revelle Advisors to learn about tools and resources to build your individualized quarter by quarter plan!
Limited to the first 10 students to arrive. All sessions are held in 347 Galbraith Hall. Please bring a laptop if you have one available.
Academic Planning Workshops – Spring 2025
- Tuesday, May 13th 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 4th 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
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 advisors 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.