Academic Advising Appointments: Use Navigate Slug Success

Appointments are available during the regular academic quarter except on university holidays - Monday through Friday - both in person and over Zoom. Find available drop-in times below, or appointments on Navigate Slug Success. You can also email us at lalsadvising@ucsc.edu or lalspeer@ucsc.edu to set up a time or ask a quick advising question.

Fall 2024 drop-in peer advising and appointment schedule (find María in Merrill 32, the Department Office, or Merrill 39, the LALS Lounge--just down the hall) on a first come, first served basis:

  • Tues 12noon - 3pm**
  • Wed 2pm - 5pm**
  • Thurs 12noon - 3pm**
  • Fri 11am - 2pm**

Please feel free to start with us when you're not sure who to ask! You may also find conversation starters or answers in the links to the left (or at the bottom of the page if you're using your phone).

**December 3rd - 6th - pick up your copy of A Dream Called Home by Reyna Grande to join our winter book club!

Meet your LALS Academic Advisors

ursula.pngUrsula Oberg, LALS Undergraduate Program Coordinator

My favorite part of this job is talking to students: in person, on Zoom, or over email. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you want to talk about your academic, career, or life goals. I am a slug alum, and someone who got a lot out of my undergraduate experience here. I can't wait to help you make the most of your time at UCSC by getting to know more about you and your interests. Make an appointment with me on Navigate Slug Success or email me at lalsadvising@ucsc.edu.

María Rivera, LALS Peer Advisormaria-peer-advisor-photo.png

I am a transfer student at UCSC pursuing a combined major in Latin American and Latino Studies and Sociology. I would love to become a full-time advisor helping students reach their goals and connecting them with resources like my advisors have done for me! Don’t be shy to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns about the LALS program. I’m looking forward to meeting many of my Banana Slug peers! Email me at lalspeer@ucsc.edu.