Advising
Whether you're looking to improve your writing skills, find direction with a major, or explore career avenues after graduation, you're likely to find what you're looking for here.
Undergraduate students at UC San Diego have a unique academic advising system to guide them through their academic career from admission and orientation through graduation. Students work with both College Academic Advisors as well as Department/Major Academic Advisors.
Two Types of Academic Advisors
Click the links to learn more about each type of undergraduate advisor. Each will guide your experience at UC San Diego and lead you toward your final degree.
Understanding academic advising for students
Learn how academic advising works at UC San Diego, find help navigating academic requirements, and find links to academic resources and support.
Majors & Minors
Learn about academic majors and minors at UC San Diego — availability, declaring, and changing — for undergraduate and graduate students.
Degrees & Diplomas
Discover information about degrees and diplomas — running degree audits, how to file for your degree, Latin honors, and obtaining a digital or replacement diploma.
Additional academic support & advice:
- Career Center
- OASIS
- Study Abroad Office
- Teaching + Learning Commons
- Undergraduate Research Hub
- Writing Hub