Drop-In Advising

Drop-In Advising Expectations:

• MIMG Drop-In Advising serves current UCLA students for brief inquiries and is limited to 10–15 minutes.
• We meet with students on a first-come, first-served basis in the order of arrival.
• If meeting via Zoom, please test your internet connection and audio settings prior to joining the Zoom to reduce technical difficulties.
• If meeting in office for the first time, please reach out for detailed directions or see our visual directions to MIMG advising offices here.
• Not able to attend Drop-In? Other MIMG Advising Options:
  • Please kindly email MIMG Advisors at undergrad@microbio.ucla.edu with your UID and questions for timely advising support.
  • If preferred to meet with an MIMG Advisor in office or virtually via Zoom, please complete steps to schedule an MIMG advising appointment via email or our scheduler. 

Drop-In Advising Schedule — Fall 2026

If there are any changes to this Drop-In Advising schedule, MIMG students will be notified via email, and this page will be updated.

Week 1, Fall 2026 Quarter

Monday 9/28

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Sierra’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-M)
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Dr. Fonseca’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-B)

Tuesday 9/29

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Dr. Fonseca and Sierra)

Wednesday 9/30

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Dr. Fonseca)
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Sierra’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-M)

Thursday 10/1

• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Sierra’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-M)
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Dr. Fonseca)

Friday 10/2

• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Sierra)
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Dr. Fonseca)

Week 2, Fall 2026 Quarter

Monday 10/5

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Sierra’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-M)
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Dr. Fonseca)

Tuesday 10/6

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Dr. Fonseca and Sierra)

Wednesday 10/7

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Dr. Fonseca)
• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Sierra’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-M)

Thursday 10/8

• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Sierra’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-M)
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Dr. Fonseca)

Friday 10/9

• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Sierra)
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Dr. Fonseca’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-B)

Week 3, Fall 2026 Quarter

Monday 10/12

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Sierra’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-M)

Tuesday 10/13

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Sierra)

Wednesday 10/14

• 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Dr. Fonseca)

Thursday 10/15

• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Zoom for Drop-In Advising with Sierra)
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  (Dr. Fonseca’s Office, Molecular Sciences Building/MSB Office 1602-B)

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