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Our advising team is here to support you with academic standing questions, policies, milestones, petitions, and degree completion. There are several ways to connect with us!
Email Us Directly (fastest option)
Emailing your assigned Senior Academic Advisor is the quickest way to get in touch with us. We respond to email regularly throughout the business day.
Samantha Duesdieker, Senior Academic Advisor: [email protected]
Sarah Hamid, Senior Academic Advisor: [email protected]
Brittney Solar, Senior Academic Advisor: [email protected]
How do you know which Senior Academic Advisor (SAA) is assigned to your program? Every graduate program has a specific SAA assigned to them. Please refer to your program page to find your assigned SAA: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/graduate-programs
Schedule an Appointment
If you prefer to plan ahead or would like dedicated time to talk through a more complex situation, we encourage you to schedule an appointment through our online appointment system: http://appointments.ucdavis.edu/
When booking, you can choose the format that works best for you:
- In-person at Walker Hall: Student check-in and assistance are located at the Graduate Studies front desk on the first floor.
- Zoom
- Phone
Pre-scheduled appointments are ideal for students who want focused time, privacy, and the opportunity to prepare questions in advance.
Join Our Drop-In Advising: Virtual and In-Person
If you have a quick question or would like to connect without scheduling in advance, we offer weekly drop-in advising virtually or in-person, we are located on the first floor of Walker Hall in room 1121: Please check-in at the front desk on the first floor.
- Mondays: 1:00–3:00 PM VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON
- Tuesdays: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON
- Thursdays: 1:00–3:00 PM VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON
- Fridays: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM VIRTUAL ONLY
Join our virtual drop-in advising
We look forward to meeting you!