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Advising

Welcome to Materials Science & Engineering Advising

Academic advisors are here to help you get the most out of your undergraduate education and prepare for a successful career. Questions about majors, courses, holds, degree requirements, dismissals, or readmission? Don't wait -- contact us!

Where should I go for assistance?

Staff AppointmentsCollege of Engineering (EUO)
  • Lifting a hold (annual advising)
  • Graduation checks
  • Academic Plans for Appealing Dismissal
  • Scheduling
  • Minors
  • Complex/urgent situations
  • Questions about forms/petitions
  • Referrals for campus services and student support (i.e., tutoring, study skills)
  • GE checks
  • Academic Notice
  • Options for managing 
    academic difficulty
  • Dismissal appeals
  • Readmission/Withdrawal
  • Minimum progress
  • Concurrent/Simultaneous enrollment

Staff Advising Appointments 

Advising Appointments will be scheduled through the advising appointment system. Your confirmation will contain the zoom link for your appointment. Please note, non-majors will not be able to make appointments through the appointment system. If you are interested in changing into the Materials Science and Engineering, review our Changing Majors webpage. 

If you are unable to schedule an appointment, please email chms-ugadvising@ucdavis.edu.  

Schedule an Appointment

Annual Advising Requirement

To assist students in completing their program in a timely manner and to ensure that students are well-supported during their time at UC Davis, all CHMS students will have an annual advising requirement. You will find important dates, workshop information, and more on the Annual Advising Requirement webpage. 


Engineering Undergraduate Office Advisors

The College of Engineering Undergraduate Office in 1050 Kemper Hall also has staff and peer advisors available for Express Advising Monday - Friday.

Visit College of Engineering Advising