Advising Information
The Animal Biology (ABI) Advising Team is committed to guiding providing prospective, entering, and current students with both general and comprehensive academic support. This includes a variety of advising services and connections to resources from academic (staff), peer, and lead faculty advisors who are ready to help students through their academic journeys and beyond.
Got questions? We can answer! Send advising questions to abi-advising@ucdavis.edu.
Spring 2024 ABI Advising Schedule
* Starting Monday, April 1, 2024
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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No peer advising availability. Visit appointments.ucdavis.edu to check for Elvira's appointment availability. |
Drop-in/appointment availability with Brianna Drop-in/appointment availability with Ramiro |
Drop-in/appointment availability with Brianna Drop-in advising with Elvira |
Virtual Drop-in advising with Brianna and Ramiro Drop-in/appointment availability with Ramiro |
Drop-in/appointment availability with Brianna Drop-in advising with Elvira Drop-in/appointment availability with Brianna |
Academic Advisor
Elvira Galvan Hack
Animal Biology Academic Advisor
Email: eghack@ucdavis.edu | Phone: 530-754-7277
Office: 160 Hutchison Hall (on-site Wednesday and Friday)
Elvira Galvan Hack is the Academic Advisor for Animal Biology, and she is current and prospective students' first point of contact in the advising team. She can assist with yearly check-ins, preliminary degree checks, and staying on track to graduation. She also advises for any other unique situations or circumstances, including graduation delays and more. Elvira is available to meet with students for drop-in advising and appointments. For general academic advising, including academic planning, please meet with an ABI Peer Advisor, Brianna or Ramiro.
- Academic advising concerns
- As ABI Academic Advisor, Elvira advises for:
Yearly check-ins
Preliminary degree checks
Restricted elective changes/approvals
Change of major to ABI
Double-majoring
Practicum issues
Graduation delays
Other special situations including but not limited to:
Retroactive actions
Forms and petitions
Academic standing
Withdrawal or readmission
PELP/cancellation
Study abroad - Drop-in Advising
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About Drop-In Advising
Drop-in advising is best for quick questions and limited to 15-minute meetings. It is first-come, first-served and takes place both in-person and virtually on Zoom.
** NOTE: If your advising meeting may take more than 15 minutes, please schedule an appointment with Elvira through the OASIS Appointment System.
Elvira's Drop-in Hours for Spring 2024
In-Person
Hours: Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 160 Hutchinson Hall
Virtual (Zoom)
Hours: Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00PM
Location: Zoom at Meeting ID: 595-109-9294 -
Schedule an advising appointment
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Please schedule appointments with Elvira through the OASIS Appointment System. Open appointment slots are first-come, first-served and are added on a weekly basis.
If there is no availability in the system, please email abi-advising@ucdavis.edu with your name, SID, advising concern, and several days and times of availability.
Need help scheduling an appointment on the OASIS Appointment System? Check out our Appointment Scheduling instructions.
Peer Advisors
Brianna Steele Animal Biology Peer Advisor Email: bcsteele@ucdavis.edu and/or abi-advising@ucdavis.edu Office: 150 Hutchinson Hall |
Ramiro Lopez |
ABI Peer Advisors Brianna and Ramiro are both ABI Advising team members and current students! You can meet with an ABI Peer Advisor during their drop-in advising hours or by requesting an appointment for general academic advising, discussing academic experiences, course recommendations, and advice on research and seeking professional opportunities. Peer Advisors are available to meet with students for drop-in advising and appointments.
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When to meet with a peer advisor
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General major advising, including academic planning and schedule updates/changes
Quarterly check-ins
Campus resources
Course recommendations
Internship, career, and professional advice
Questions about the ABI student experience -
Drop-in Advising Information
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Drop-in advising is best for quick questions and limited to 15-minute meetings. It is first-come, first-served and takes place both in-person and virtually on Zoom.
NOTE: If your advising meeting may take more than 15 minutes, please schedule an appointment with an ABI Peer Advisor.
Individual Peer Advisor Drop-in Hours for Winter 2024
Brianna's Drop-in Availability
Hours:
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Zoom
Wednesday, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM in 150 Hutchinson Hall or on Zoom
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Zoom
Friday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Zoom and 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM on Zoom or in 150 Hutchinson HallRamiro's Drop-in Availability
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1:10 PM - 3:00 PM in 150 Hutchinson Hall or on Zoom - Schedule an Appointment
- Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by emailing abi-advising@ucdavis.edu with your name, SID, advising concern, and days and times of availability according to peer advising hours below.
Brianna (bcsteele@ucdavis.edu)
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Zoom (Meeting ID: 358-763-0334)
Wednesday, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM in 150 Hutchinson Hall or on Zoom (Meeting ID: 358-763-0334)
Friday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Zoom (Meeting ID: 358-763-0334) and 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM on Zoom or in 150 Hutchinson Hall
Ramiro (rjlopez@ucdavis.edu)
Students can meet with Ramiro during his Drop-in Advising Hours (please see the above "Drop-in Advising Information" section for details)
Lead Faculty Advisors
Robert Kimsey Animal Biology Co-Lead Faculty Advisor Email: rbkimsey@ucdavis.edu |
Marshall McMunn |
The ABI Lead Faculty Advisors are Dr. Robert Kimsey and Dr. Marshall McMunn. Our Lead Faculty Advisors are current ABI professors who guide students through their academic, research, and professional journeys during their time as ABI majors. They can also help with specific questions or issues about the practicum, proposal/practicum formatting, and incomplete (I) grades in ABI 187. Lead Faculty Advisors are available to meet with students by appointment only. Please contact Dr. Kimsey or Dr. McMunn directly to request and schedule an appointment.
Advising Assistance
Michelle Mallari
Phoenix Cluster Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Scheduler
mdmallari@ucdavis.edu | 530-754-4131
150 Hutchison Hall (on-site Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
Michelle Mallari is the Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Scheduler for Phoenix Cluster, which provides support for the Departments of Entomology and Nematology and Plant Pathology. Michelle can help students with: course registration, including PTAs (for ABI, ENT, GDB, NEM, PLP, and SAS courses only); variable units; RSPIB; and general advising questions via ent-advise@ucdavis.edu and in drop-in advising.