Connect with BioSci Advising!
| Service: | Use for: | Availability: |
|---|---|---|
| Chat | Quick questions, like clarifying a requirement or updating your record | Instant answers during business hours (see below) |
| Detailed questions that do not require a quick reply | Receive a reply in 2-3 business days. | |
| Appointments | Long-term planning and complex conversations, such as academic recovery | Bio majors: Any week during business hours Non-Bio majors: Weeks 4-5 and 8-10. Non-majors must attend a workshop related to your questions before scheduling an appointment. See workshop info below. Schedule 1 week in advance |
| Workshops | Comprehensive info on how to declare a Bio major, pre-health basics, and studying abroad. | For Bio majors and non-majors, throughout each quarter. See details below. |
BioSci Advising Workshops
| Pre-health workshop | For students from all majors, learn pre-health options, admissions basics, timelines for preparing, and helpful resources | Info and schedule |
| Change of Major workshop | For non-Bio students switching to a Bio major | Info and schedule |
| Study Abroad workshop | Discover study abroad options as a Bio major and learn how to prepare for this experience | Info and schedule |
Have a quick question? We’re here to chat!
Please utilize Bio Sci Chat for during business hours for the fastest response.
Bio Sci Chat is available for academic advising questions during normal business hours this summer!
Need a longer convo? Schedule your appointment online
Schedule an online or in-person appointment with an academic advisor using UC Irvine Appointments.
Bio Sci Advising appointments are available online during normal business hours this summer!
BioSci Advising Business Hours
SPRING BREAK: March 24-28, Remote Services (Phone Lines and Front Desk closed)
Chat avialble during normal business hours
Mondays: 10am-noon & 1-4pm.
Tuesday-Fridays: 9am-noon & 1-4pm.
Remote services only on Fridays
Meet the Dunlop BioSci Student Affairs Team
To email an Advisor, please use: BioSciAdvising@uci.edu
To connect with a specific Advisor, use their name in your email greeting.
If another Advisor can better assist you, your email will be redirected.
Raven Yoshitomi
Director, Student Affairs
Kristin Fung
Assistant Director, Student Affairs
Jenna Bague-Sampson
Senior Advisor, Program Development
Melanie Nakanishi
Lead Advisor for Enrollment Management
Joanna Bradshaw
Eunice Choi-Yang
Joell Emoto-Johnston
Jenn Maitland
Jamie Olss
Sherry Ong
Jayro Ramos
Susan Schafer
Map and Directions
Dunlop School Student Affairs
1011 Biological Sciences III, Irvine, CA 92697-1460
Phone: 949-824-5318
For faster responses, please send us a message via the Dunlop School Chat.