Emilie Dandan, Intake Advisor, and Andrea Gutierrez, Undergraduate Major Advisor, are available for drop-in advising during office hours: 9 a.m. -12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. When possible, students are encouraged to pre-schedule advising appointments. To schedule an undergraduate advising appointment, please call (510) 643-8114 or send an email to psychsso@berkeley.edu.

To make the most of your advising sessions, please be sure to bring with you a program planning worksheet. This may be obtained by visiting Letters & Science Undergraduate Advising web-site. Remember that the beginning of the semester is always the busiest. To ensure a shorter waiting period, please schedule an appointment or stop by after the first few weeks of the semester.

Student Responsibility
Although departmental advisors may assist students in selecting their programs of study, the advisor does not assume responsibility for students' understanding and compliance with the requirements for the degree. Students are required to assume responsibility for their own academic program and progress towards completion of degree requirements.

Peer Advising
Although departmental advisors may assist students in selecting their programs of study, the advisor does not assume responsibility for students' understanding and compliance with the requirements for the degree. Students are required to assume responsibility for their own academic program and progress towards completion of degree requirements.

For further information about the Peer Advisors, please click here. 

Faculty Advising
Another level of advising is provided by the permanent faculty of the Department. We encourage you to speak with faculty advisor to discuss questions about your academic pursuits in the fields of psychology. All faculty of the Department serve as advisors. A list of the faculty and their research interests may be found on the Psychology website. They are available to students during regularly scheduled office hours, which are posted each semester on the bulletin board outside of the SSO.

College of Letters & Science Office of Undergraduate Advising (OUA)
Located in 113 Campbell Hall, the College has advisors to assist you with planning your academic program, fulfilling college breadth requirements, and the general university degree requirements such as American Cultures, History and Institutions, etc. They are also familiar with the prerequisite courses for all departments under the College and will direct you to the appropriate advisor in the various departments for major information. For information regarding College of Letters and Science requirements and general assistance, please call (510) 642-1483 or e-mail kpasalns@berkeley.edu or check their website at http://ls.berkeley.edu. You should also refer to the College of Letters and Science publication, Earning Your Degree: A Guide for Students in the College of Letters and Science, updated annually and available on the web.

Advisor Codes
[Download Tele-BEARS Advising Form]  

After declaring the major, students must obtain an Advisor Code (AC) from the Student Services Office in each semester that follows. The Advisor Code will be required upon entering Tele-BEARS for the first time in Phase I. This procedure is to insure that students review their progress in the major and receive up-to-date information on graduation requirements. Although Advisor Codes are not available until two weeks prior to the beginning of Phase I, we ask that students come in early to review their schedules. Advisor Codes will not be distributed via phone or email except for students who are studying abroad or on medical leave. All other students must come in person to the SSO to obtain their codes and will be asked to bring along a completed TeleBears Advising Form. Please plan accordingly!

Change in Course Schedule
Students may add and drop courses on TeleBears until the fifth week of class unless the course is listed as an Early Drop Deadline (EDD) course. EDD courses must be dropped by the end of the second week. All students should print a copy of their schedule each time they use TeleBears.

Bulletin Boards
There are four Undergraduate Bulletin Boards outside the Student Services Office. Information on research assistant positions, jobs, volunteering, graduate school, and special courses will be posted throughout the semester. Students should plan to check the Bulletin Boards periodically.

Other Campus Student Services Offices

Office of Financial Aid - 250 Sproul Hall, 642-6442

Student Learning Center - 198 Cesar E. Chavez Student Center, 642-1069. As the primary academic support service for students at the University of California at Berkeley, the SLC assists students in transitioning to Cal; navigating the academic terrain; creating networks of resources; and achieving academic, personal and professional goals. Through various services including tutoring, study groups, workshops and courses, we support students in Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Statistics, Study Strategies and Writing. http://slc.berkeley.edu

Student Life Advising Services (EOP) - 140 Cesar E. Chavez Student Center, 642-7224. Student Life Advising Services promotes the philosophy of providing students with guidance and resources to facilitate the attainment of their personal, academic and career goals. Our primary goal is to empower students from culturally diverse backgrounds to achieve academic excellence. Therefore, we make every effort to provide students with the information necessary to develop the skills required to succeed at Berkeley and beyond. http://slas.berkeley.edu

Disabled Students Program (DSP) - 230 Cesar E. Chavez Student Center, 642-0518, (TTY/TDD - 642-6376). The Disabled Students' Program (DSP) is committed to ensuring that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities at UC Berkeley. We offer a wide range of services for students with disabilities. These services are individually designed, and based on the specific needs of each student as identified by our Disability Specialists. http://dsp.berkeley.edu

Transfer, Re-Entry, and Student Parent Center - 105 Cesar E. Chavez Center, 643-8070. The Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center serves a diverse population of students and is dedicated to providing programs and services in support of the academic and personal success of transfer, re-entry, and student parents. As a supportive and inclusive community, the center is committed to increasing students access to and awareness of campus resources and enrichment opportunities. The center also promotes campus and community engagement and leadership development that enrich and support students' academic and professional goals. The Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center carries out the University commitment to access and equity for students and plays a key role in campus outreach and recruitment of transfer, re-entry, and student parents through participation in programs and events at Bay Area community colleges. http://reentry.berkeley.edu

University Health Services (UHS) - 2222 Bancroft, Tang Center, 642-2000. University Health Services (UHS) at the Tang Center provides comprehensive medical care, counseling, health promotion, and public health services to Berkeley students and several other local institutions. http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu

Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) - 3rd Floor Tang Center, 2222 Bancroft, 642-9494 http://uhs.berkeley.edu/Students/counseling/cps.shtml Career Center - 2111 Bancroft, 642-1716. We prepare undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni to make informed decisions about their futures by providing comprehensive resources, programs, and counseling on career development, internships, employment, and graduate school. http://career.berkeley.edu Faculty in the Department of Economics are also good sources of information regarding graduate programs in economics and business.

Additional listings of University offices are located in the General Catalog or can be found via the Berkeley website at http://www.berkeley.edu