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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 AppointmentsPeer Drop-ins/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
  • Change of Major
  • Academic plan checks
  • Course content/difficulty
  • Study plan help/guidance
  • Scheduling
  • Minors
  • Getting started with a petition (192/199)
  • Referrals for campus services and student support (i.e., tutoring, study skills)
  • Permission to Drop (PTD)
  • GE checks
  • Academic Notice
  • Options for managing 
    academic difficulty
  • Dismissal appeals
  • Readmission/Withdrawal
  • Minimum progress
  • Concurrent/Simultaneous enrollment

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 Major webpage. 

If you are unable to schedule an appointment, please email [email protected].  

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. 

Drop-In Advising

Drop-ins not available for Spring 2026.

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