Advising Appointments

How to Schedule an MIMG Advising Appointment

Important: Please read all directions below. There are multiple ways to schedule an MIMG Advising Appointment. 

  • Option 1: Please review our advising appointment booking link to schedule an appointment immediately.
    • Please note that we only release appointment availability two weeks in advance, and there may be few or no options showing if students have already booked available appointment times. If no times are available, students should please book via email (see below). 
    • When booking advising appointments, ensure your computer is set to PST/Pacific Time. If needed, adjust the time zone using the drop-down menu under Date and Time options on the Booking page.
  • Option 2: 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:
    • Your lived name.
    • Your UCLA UID.
    • List several times that you can meet for advising between Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST. 
      • We recommend including several options (i.e. minimum of 3-5 hours of availability). (Example: "I can meet for advising Mondays between 9-10, Tuesdays 2-4, or Thursdays 2-4. I am open to in office or Zoom, whatever is available soonest. I am not available on Monday 11/2/26."). 
    • Your preference for an in-office or Zoom meeting (or if you prefer the soonest available meeting, regardless of modality).
    • Key topics or 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 you are no longer able to attend your MMG Advising Appointment (i.e. due to illness), please kindly email MIMG Advisors at undergrad@microbio.ucla.edu with your UID or cancel in the appointment system as soon as possible. You can request to reschedule via email (detailed instructions above) if preferred as well. 

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; check out MIMG's recommended resources for executive functioning and time management here.
  2. Write down your key questions in advance. Refer to our MIMG Student Resources in advance 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.