Advising

Welcome to Chemical 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-in AdvisingCollege 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)
  • GE checks
  • Academic Notice
  • Options for managing 
    academic difficulty
  • Dismissal appeals
  • Readmission/Withdrawal
  • Minimum progress
  • Concurrent/Simultaneous enrollment

Staff 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 Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, review our Changing Majors webpage. 

If you are unable to schedule an appointment, please email chms-ugadvising@ucdavis.edu.  

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

Please join the Chemical Engineering Virtual Front Desk for drop in appointments with a Peer Advisor. Peer Drop in Advising is offered on a one-on-one, first-come, first-serve basis. 

Enter CHMS Remote Drop-in Advising

Drop in Hours starting Monday 2/3 for Winter 2025:

Monday11:00AM – 1:30PM                                                                                                                  
Tuesday8:30AM – 9:30AM
Wednesday11:00AM – 1:30PM
Thursday8:30AM – 9:30AM
FridayCLOSED

**hours may fluctuate on occasion, but the link above will update to current hours

Upcoming Closures

CLOSED February 17 - Presidents' Day

CLOSED November 28th & 29th -Thanksgiving Holiday

CLOSED Starting March 17th for Spring Break, more hours in April


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