General Information

The MCD Biology Undergraduate Advisor is
Dr. Pamela Hurley, 2128 Life Science Bldg. (310) 825-7109, undergradmcdb@lifesci.ucla.edu. For office hours and how to set up a counseling appointment, please see Advising.

College Counseling
College counselors are located in A-316 Murphy Hall. (310) 825-3382. If you are part of AAP, Athletics, or College Honors, your College counselors are located in those offices (AAP is in 1209 Campbell Hall, Athletics is in the Morgan Center, and College Honors is in A-311 Murphy). They have jurisdiction over everything except your major requirements. They can help with petitions, GE requirements, or the proficiency requirements. Become familiar with the College Counseling web site at , especially the Advising FAQ's site at http://www.college.ucla.edu/ask/ask_email/faqs/index.htm. It will save you a lot of time and trouble. Another favorite site: UCLA Myths at http://www.college.ucla.edu/ask/fact.htm.

The UCLA Career Center
The UCLA Career Center gives pre-professional advising and information on professional schools such as medical, dental, veterinary and physical therapy programs. They also advise on graduate and law schools. The Career Center can help you choose a program, establish a file for your letters of recommendation and coordinate your applications to professional or graduate schools. You can contact the Career Center at the Strathmore Building, 2nd floor (corner of Westwood Plaza and Strathmore Boulevard), (310) 206-1915. Hours: 9 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday; or check out www.career.ucla.edu.

The Life Science Core Office
For information on Life Sciences 1, 2, 3, and 4, and other courses listed under Life Sciences, stop by 2305 Life Science Bldg. (310) 825-6614, or go to http://www.lscore.ucla.edu/.

URSA/MyUCLA
A great web resource is available at www.ursa.ucla.edu and MyUCLA. You can print out your Degree Progress Report (DPR), browse through the catalogue and schedule of classes, check your grades and buy your textbooks.

Academic Skills Workshops
Small workshops, held in Covel Commons, are designed to develop your study skills, plan your academic career and prepare for graduate and professional school. Time management skills, how to study in the sciences, how to deal with stress, how to take notes, and resume writing are only a few of the valuable and relevant topics covered. Call (310) 206-6685 for information; sign up through MyUCLA.