University Of California, Berkeley
Office of Undergraduate Advising

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  Advising Services Offered by the College of Letters and Science  

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Students on probationary status are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic adviser either on a drop-in basis or through a scheduled appointment. The sooner you meet with an adviser, the sooner you will have the information and assistance needed to develop a plan of action to return to good academic standing.

Additionally, the College offers a special workshop for students currently on academic probation. The workshop, called "Reach for Success," takes place within a small group setting and provides an opportunity to familiarize yourself with what probation means and what strategies can improve your academic performance.

Drop-in Advising

We offer a limited number of drop-in advising each day that are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit 113 Campbell Hall Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday 1 - 3 p.m. for drop-in advising. You cannot reserve a drop-in advising meeting by phone.

Scheduled Appointments

You can either call us at (510) 642-1483 or come to 113 Campbell Hall to make your appointment. Arrange appointments during our business hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 am - 4 pm or on Wednesdays from 1 pm - 4pm. All pre-scheduled appointments are between 2 pm - 4 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays.

Content of Advising Sessions

An adviser can help you...

  • review your academic record and assess your grade point average deficit.
  • consider the possible causes of poor academic performance with you and suggest some ways you may work to resolve these issues.
  • create a course plan and assist with the selection of courses that may help you clear probationary status. They will also be able to help you determine the grades required to clear probationary status.
  • identify other useful resources as necessary.
  • with support and information throughout the probationary term and beyond.

Reach for Success Workshop

At the "Reach for Success" workshop you will work in a small group setting with one academic adviser and other students currently on academic probation. The workshop will:

  • Discuss in detail what probationary status means.
  • Help you develop a course of action for removing your grade point average deficit.
  • Identify the sources of academic difficulty and offer ideas for resolution of those difficulties.
  • Discuss some specific resources for improving academic performance such as, study strategies, how to take better notes, how to improve concentration, editing and reviewing your writing, better understanding textbooks, test taking strategies and how to better approach essay exams and term papers.

Note: The "Reach for Success" workshops are reserved for students who are currently on academic probation because their cumulative UC GPA has fallen below a 2.0.

Peer Advisers

Peer advisers, who are also current L&S undergraduates, assist students at strategically located advising stations around campus. Additionally, they can be found in most residence halls and at the reception desk at 113 Campbell Hall. The peer advising program offers another way in which students may obtain reliable advice and assistance throughout their academic career at Cal.

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