Academic Advising at UCSD
Academic Advising System
College Academic Advising
Your College Academic Advisors advise on the General Education (GE) requirements of your college and university requirements. Meet with your College Academic Advisor to discuss your overall academic goals, degree audit, college GE requirements, and academic policies and regulations.
Department Academic Advising
Your Department Academic Advisors are specialists in your major and minor requirements. Meet with your Department Academic Advisors to understand your major/minor, course prerequisites, experiential learning opportunities, and career and graduate school planning.
Build your Academic Plan
Want to build your quarter-by-quarter plan? We have put together this 5-step guide to get you started on the right track! Once you complete your first quarter at UCSD, meet with your College and/or Major Academic Advisors to review your plan.
Virtual Advising Center (VAC) Tutorial
At UCSD, the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) is the main resource to connect with both your College and Department Academic Advisors. The VAC allows you to make an appointment with a College/ Department Advisor, visit virtual advising drop-in sessions, and submit questions virtually. Check out this step-by-step tutorial on how to use the VAC or follow along the video!
