Advising Appointments

How to Schedule an MIMG Advising Appointment

Please email MIMG Advisors at undergrad@microbio.ucla.edu to request an in-office or Zoom MIMG Advising Appointment. In your email, please kindly include:

  1. Your UCLA UID.
  2. Several times that you can meet for advising between Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST. We recommend listing multiple times (i.e. minimum of 3-5 hours of availability). Please request appointments with at least 48 business hours’ notice.
  3. Preference for Zoom or in-office (or soonest available/no preference). 
  4. Key topics/questions you hope to address in the meeting. 

Expectations:

We offer 30-minute in-person and Zoom MIMG advising appointments for in-depth or complex questions about your progress in the MIMG major and/or MIMG undergraduate research options. You can also check in with us about any challenges you're facing that you need additional support with-we're here to help!

We kindly ask that you:

  • Please email us at undergrad@microbio.ucla.edu with your UID or attend Drop-In Advising for quick or time-sensitive questions.
  • Arrive on time or notify us via email if you're running late (we offer a 10-minute grace period).
  • If needing to reschedule or cancel, please do so as soon as possible by emailing MIMG advisors at undergrad@microbio.ucla.edu with your UID.

We appreciate your collaboration in making our advising services accessible to everyone. Your thoughtfulness helps us serve you and your fellow classmates!

How to Prepare for an MIMG Advising Appointment:

  1. Double-check your calendar and set reminders for the meeting. Ensure that the meeting does not conflict with class, work, or other commitments. We strongly recommend setting your own reminders or alarms as needed for this meeting. 
  2. Refer to our MIMG Student Resources that apply to your questions (i.e. MIMG Course Planning Resources and MIMG Undergrad. Research Guide)
  3. If meeting via Zoom, please ensure you have a good connection and a quiet space to meet. 
  4. If meeting in office for the first time, please reach out for detailed directions or see our visual directions to MIMG advising offices here. 

For any questions, please email MIMG Advisors at undergrad@microbio.ucla.edu with your UID.