Welcome to Rachel Carson College Advising!
The Rachel Carson College advising team is here to guide students from the time of their acceptance to UCSC through graduation. By developing effective, collaborative advising relationships, we help students identify and explore their academic interests and capabilities. We are available to answer questions about scheduling classes, degree requirements, qualifying for a major, and educational support and opportunities. We hope to empower our students to make the most of their time at UCSC.
We invite you to come to see us whenever you need help, have a question, or don't know where to go for your particular concern. We are here for you!
Students can request stickers at the Rachel Carson Housing Office Mon-Fri 9-12 pm & 1-4 pm and REMEMBER wear a mask!
FROSH ZOOM DROP-IN ONLY:
Check-in ends 15 minutes before closing time. Rachel Carson and Oakes Combined.
Friday: 10:00am-12:00pm
Summer 2022 Virtual Drop In Only (Resumes August 17, 2022):
Check-in ends 15 minutes before closing time. Rachel Carson and Oakes Combined.
Wednesday 2:00pm - 4:00pm (Pacific Time)
Passcode: oakesrcc* We are meeting with new students beginning in August during Summer Orientation and Enrollment via UCSC gmail Invite.
* Appoinments will only be offered via special case *
NEW CHATTING FEATURE:
Peer advisors are available by live chat Fridays 1:30-3:30 using the online support of google hangout and by email for individual appointments. Not avaible during finals, graduation week.

HOW TO CHAT: Add (+) carsonpa@ucsc.edu to your Google Hangouts, using your UCSC email (chat function is on the bottom left of your Gmail screen)
Who We Are
Lauren Reed, Academic Preceptor
Dan Barnhart, Academic Adviser
Diana Sarabia-Briseño, Academic Adviser
Barabara Rollins, College Assistant (Front Desk)
Ivan Martines-Arias, Peer Adviser
Oscar Lopez Figueroa, Peer Adviser
Joseline Villagrana, Peer Adviser
Location/Contact Information
The Advising Office is located in the Rachel Carson College Academic Building, Room 114.
Front Desk Phone: (831) 459-2361.
Peer Advising Email: carsonpa@ucsc.edu
Academic Advising Email: carsonadvising@ucsc.edu
Making Appointments / Getting Your Questions Answered
To ask a quick advising question, call the front desk at (831) 459-2361 or email us at carsonadvising@ucsc.edu. If you leave us a message, please leave us your student ID number and a callback number so we can expedite your request.
Most of our advising is done in Drop-In Advising. Students who have more complex issues, or who find it difficult to make it to our Drop-In Advising hours may request an appointment by calling or coming by the Rachel Carson Advising Office or a request from slug success with your availability and reasons for requesting an appointment.

You can also request an appointment by phone by calling the number listed above. Please note that all advising appointments must be made at least one day in advance!
Advising Office Hours
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Academic Year Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays
FROSH ZOOM DROP-IN ONLY:
Check-in ends 15 minutes before closing time. Rachel Carson and Oakes Combined.
Friday: 10:00am-12:00pm
Summer Zoom Drop-In Advising Hours (a subset of our office's business hours) Check-in ends 15 minutes before closing time. Rachel Carson and Oakes Combined.
- Wednesday 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Join Zoom Meeting
- Passcode: oakesrcc