Academic Advising
Virtual Advising Center (Ask A Question)
Current and former students can submit questions through the Virtual Advising Center using the "Ask a Question" tab. Questions submitted to Sixth College are answered by an advisor within 48 business hours. Students are notified via UCSD email and/or text when their questions have been answered in their Contact Record.
New Incoming Students: New students will gain access to Ask a Question in the Virtual Advising Center on the date indicated in the New Triton Advising. Proceed to Orientation for more information.
Remote Drop-In Advising (Meet with Advisor)
Current and former students can meet with a Sixth College Advisor via Zoom in a 15-minute advising session during posted advising hours. During remote drop-in advising we can:
- Review the degree audit and general-education requirements
- Advise students on their short-term enrollment goals
- Refer students to appropriate resources
- E-Sign some forms that require a college advisor signature (Academic Planning Forms, SAP Appeals, etc.)
Drop-In Advising Hours:
- See calendar below for hours. Hours subject to change.
- Use the "Meet with Advisor" tab of the Virtual Advising Center to sign in.
- See "How to Sign-In" on YouTube to learn how to use the Meet with Advisor tab.
- Note: Students must sign in at least 15 minutes before the end of the advising period to meet with an advisor.
New Incoming Students: New students will gain access to Meet with Advisor once they are enrolled for the Fall quarter. All course planning is done online prior to enrollment.
Make an Appointment
NOTE: For urgent issues, we recommend that you meet with an advisor during virtual drop-in hours as this is the fastest way to meet with an advisor.
Current and former students can schedule a 30-minute appointment for questions or concerns that may require more in-depth advising or complexity, topics can include:
- Long-term planning: academic opportunities, major exploration, etc.
- Academic difficulty, or other challenges that may require a referral
- Withdrawal from the quarter and/or the university
Appointment Policies:
- Appointments can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance.
- Scheduling does not begin until Week 2.
- Same day appointments are not available.
- Please provide at least 24 hour notice if you plan to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
- Please contact Sixth College to make changes to your appointment.
- You should always meet with your major (or intended major) before requesting a long-term planning appointment.
To Schedule an Appointment:
- Log in to vac.ucsd.edu
- Click on ‘Meet with an Advisor’
- Select Sixth College from the drop down menu
- Scroll down to ‘Schedule Appointment’ and follow the instructions listed
Calendar
Schedule is subject to changes.
Review and download our Deadline Calendar for 2022-2023:
See our Webinars page for upcoming webinars and prior recordings
To submit academic documents to the college, please email SixthAdvising@ucsd.edu if an alternative method has not been provided to you.