Academic Advising

Sixth College Advising

(Top row: Alicia Ingold, Christine Fraser, Jessica Henry
Bottom row: Annie Abbott, Frank Lin, Christina Bond)

Learn how Sixth College's academic advising services and resources can help you. At Sixth College, our academic advising mission is to develop personal and caring relationships with students and to help you achieve your educational, career, and life goals.

Academic Advisors are here to...

Give you academic guidance and encouragement
Help you feel you are a part of the academic community
Help you develop personal and career goals and become a lifelong learner
Help you become an effective global citizen in the 21st Century

How to prepare for Academic Advising

Bring a list of questions to help guide your session
Review your degree audit and academic history
Meet with your major/minor advisor for related questions
Review your Four-Year Plan prior to your session
Be flexible about your options
Follow up on your advisor's referrals to other services

Walk-ins vs. Appointments

Walk-ins typically last 10-15 minutes and inlcude:
- Degree audit checks and corrections
- Quarter planning and scheduling
- Academic form review, i.e. double major petitions, EAP, OAP, International Student forms, etc.
- For walk-in advising, review our hours and visit us in Pepper Canyon Hall
Appointments are 30 minutes and can cover:
- Long term planning
- Major exploration
- Academic difficulty
- Discussion of academic opportunities
- To make an appointment please email sixthfrontdesk@ucsd.edu