Neuroscience advisors are available to support current UCLA undergraduate students within the Neuroscience major and minor.

Please contact your assigned College Counseling Unit regarding College/University requirements, graduation and long-term degree planning, and major/minor exploration outside of Neuroscience. Please contact the respective School/departmental advisors for inquiries regarding other majors and minors.

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Summer 2026 Academic Advising

Our advising office offers several ways to connect with a Neuroscience advisor. Please review the options below and choose the one that best fits your question or advising needs.

Choosing the Right Advising Option

Email

Neuroscience advisors are available by email at neurosci@ucla.edu. Please ensure to include your full name and UID in your message.

To help us understand your inquiry and respond as efficiently as possible, please:

• Use a clear and specific subject line.
• Include a professional greeting, such as “Hello [Advisor’s Name]”.
• Briefly explain your question or concern.
• Include relevant details, such as course information, terms, or deadlines.
• Clearly state what you are asking or need assistance with.
• Include a professional closing, such as “Thank you” or “Best”.
• Review your message before sending to ensure all necessary information is included.

Please allow 1-2 business days for a response. During busy periods, such as enrollment and the beginning of the quarter, response times may be longer. If your question involves an upcoming deadline, please contact us as early as possible.

Virtual Drop-In Advising (Resuming in Fall 2026)

Virtual drop-in advising will resume in Fall 2026. Students seeking advising support during the Summer may email our office or schedule an advising appointment.

Virtual drop-in advising is designated for quick questions that can be addressed within 5-10 minutes. Drop-in sessions are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students join a virtual waiting room and are admitted in the order they joined as an advisor becomes available.

When attending virtual drop-ins:

• Join the session as early as possible. To ensure enough time to meet with an advisor, please join at least 10 minutes before the scheduled end of the session.
• Be prepared to briefly explain your question or concern.
• Have your UID and any relevant academic information available.
• Please be patient if there is a wait. Students are assisted in the order they join the waiting room.

30-Minute Advising Appointments

Appointments are available to continuing students. Fall 2026 admits may schedule an advising appointment once the Fall 2026 term begins.

Schedule a 30-minute advising appointment for questions or concerns that require more time and discussion. Appointments are appropriate for topics such as course planning, major/minor requirement progress checks, or other questions that cannot be addressed during a brief drop-in session.

Appointments are available Monday – Friday and may be offered virtually or in person, depending on advisor availability. Appointment availability for the upcoming week is released on Fridays.

If no appointments are available when you check the booking site, please check again regularly for openings. Our office experiences high demand during peak periods, including the beginning of the quarter and enrollment periods. You may also consider contacting us by email or attending virtual drop-in advising when available.

Preparing for Your Appointment

To make the most of your advising appointment:

• Arrive on time. We offer a 10-minute grace period. If you arrive more than 10 minutes after your scheduled appointment time, the appointment will be considered a no-show and you will need to reschedule.
• Come prepared. Review your Degree Audit prior to the meeting and prepare any questions you would like to discuss.
• For virtual appointments:
  • Ensure you have a reliable internet connection and a working device.
  • Find a quiet, appropriate space where you can participate in the meeting without distractions or interruptions.
  • Test your technology beforehand and ensure you are able to access Zoom.
  • Please turn on your camera when possible. Although not required, this can help create a more personal and engaging advising experience.

Appointment Cancelations and No-Shows

If you are no longer able to attend your scheduled appointment, please cancel or reschedule as soon as possible through the booking site so that another student has the opportunity to meet with an advisor. If you are unable to cancel your appointment through the booking site, please email neurosci@ucla.edu as soon as possible.

An appointment is considered a no-show when a student does not attend their scheduled appointment and does not cancel or reschedule in advance. Because advising appointments are limited, repeated no-shows prevent other students from accessing advising support. To help ensure equitable access to appointments:

• After one no-show, students may receive an email reminder about the appointment attendance policy
• After two no-shows within the same quarter, students will be required to wait one week before scheduling another advising appointment. Students may continue to access advising support through email or virtual drop-in advising during this period.

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Neuroscience Mailing List

Students are added to our mailing list upon matriculation into UCLA or declaring the Neuroscience major or minor. This is our primary method of communication for providing program information and updates, as well as sharing a weekly digest filled with opportunities and resources relevant to Neuroscience majors and minors. To be added to our mailing list, please email neurosci@ucla.edu with your UID and preferred email address.