Undergraduate Advising

Current MCDB Majors:

30-Minute Advising Appointments

Schedule a 30-minute remote or in-person advising appointment with the MCDB undergraduate advisor via MyUCLA. 

In-person appointments are available on Mondays and Fridays during Spring 2026. Remote appointments are available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays during Spring 2026. 

30-minute advising appointments will be limited June 8-26, 2026 as the MCDB Undergraduate Advising Office prepares for Commencement and opens additional drop-in advising session to support with Fall 2026 enrollment.

Spring 2026 Drop-In Advising

Have a quick question? The MCDB undergraduate advisor is available to meet with students for short sessions (5-10 minutes) during regular drop-in advising hours on Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, via Zoom, and Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, in 128 Hershey Hall.

For students joining via Zoom, you will enter the waiting room and be admitted as soon as the undergraduate advisor is available.

Fall 2026 Enrollment (June 15 – 26) Drop-In Advising

During the Fall 2026 enrollment period (June 15-26, 2026), the MCDB Undergraduate Advising Office will be hosting additional drop-in advising sessions in effort to support more students. See schedule below.

Non-MCDB Majors:

Please visit us during drop-in advising hours or send an email to undergradmcdb@lifesci.ucla.edu to schedule a 30-minute advising appointment with the MCDB undergraduate advisor.