LALS Advising Resources
Students can make advising appointments on Navigate Slug Success or contact us directly at lalsadvising@ucsc.edu or Peer Advising at lalspeer@ucsc.edu.
Drop-in Advising Times for Spring Quarter:
Mondays:Fridays: 9am-11:30pm with Jeyson @ Merrill 32 / LALS Department Office
Many Zoom appointment options are available on Navigate Slug Success.
If you don't see a time that works for you, please email lalsadvising@ucsc.edu. Our office and lounge will be closed on all UCSC holidays.
Keep reading to get to know your LALS Advising support team!
LALS Undergraduate Program Coordinator Ursula Oberg:
"Hello banana slugs! As a former UCSC student and longtime advisor, I have a lot of ideas about how to make the most of your time here. My UCSC student time included campus jobs (tour guide, residential assistant), working in peer education and as a course assistant, attending and even organizing campus events, long hours at McHenry Library doing research for papers, and always, always, going to professors' office hours.
I can't wait to hear about you and your interests! Let's start a conversation about how I can support you in your LALS journey.
If you're not sure how to contact me or ask for help, start with an email to lalsadvising@ucsc.edu--I look forward to hearing from you!"
LALS Peer Advisor Jeyson Aldana:
"Hey y’all! I am a senior transfer student double-majoring in LALS and Sociology with a History of Consciousness minor. As of now, I have rekindled my love for Salvadoran literature by reading some classics – from philosophical essays to novels, short stories, and poems. But in my free time, I genuinely enjoy picnicking around the campus meadows, stargazing, and listening to music! With regards to advising, I have served as a Transition Mentor for incoming Junior transfers under STARS and currently serve as a Global Mentor for incoming internationals / exchange students. It is therefore my pleasure to advise and support LALS students along their academic journey!"
LALS Peer Advisor Yareli Jimenez:
"Hi! My name is Yareli Jimenez and I am a 4th year psychology major. I am minoring in LALS and if you looked at my course history you would be able to tell I have also sought out classes with an emphasis on education. I am excited to be a peer advisor because I enjoy planning ahead. I was anxious about always being prepared and this helped me explore the many opportunities at UCSC. I hope to be able to help undergraduate students who want to know more about what classes to take or research to get involved in. I look forward to providing others with the many resources we have at our school. Outside of school I like to binge watch trashy TV and go for walks on the beach. I hope to chat with you all about your academic success and overall well-being, as well as how we can lift each other up. :)"
Online Resources Available 24/7
You can also find information and advice on this website about:
- major requirements and academic plans
- how to declare an LALS major or minor
- courses offered
- the language requirement
- scholarships and awards
- attending office hours
- finding a job or a grad school program with your LALS degree
- and more!
