Meet the Mathematics Undergraduate Advising Community!
Staff Advisors (ug-advising [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu)
The Math Undergraduate Major Advisors advise students on major requirements, department policies and procedures, campus resources, academic and professional opportunities, research opportunities, developing study plans, and more. They manage the major declaration process and can assist with untying bureaucratic knots. They plan and participate in special events such as Cal Day, Golden Bear Advising, Golden Bear Orientation, Launch Day, and Commencement. They also maintain students' Academic Progress Reports (APRs) and certify degrees and minors. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with one of the Undergraduate Major Advisors to become familiarized with the program, and to seek assistance and support as soon as problems arise.
To reach the Mathematics Undergraduate Advising team, please email ug-advising [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu. Importantly, please use email for quick questions only and not for in-depth advising. For in-depth advising, please either make an appointment with an advisor or drop-in for a meeting. While advising assignments are administratively split up by alphabet below, students are welcome to seek assistance and support from any of our Undergraduate Major Advisors.
Students interested in declaring a major in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics can find more information here.
Faculty Advisors
Faculty Advisors counsel students on the academic content of the undergraduate Math and Applied Math programs. Appropriate questions for the faculty advisor include selection of electives, how to best prepare for graduate-level courses, advice on how to self-study in a specific mathematical area, and how to get involved in research opportunities. Be sure to let them know if you are considering graduate school in order to gain insight on how to best prepare for the application process.
A Faculty Advisor's approval is also required if you would like to use a course that is not already on the pre-approved list of courses to satisfy an elective requirement.
Peer Advisors
Peer Advisors are current Math and Applied Math majors who provide valuable peer-to-peer advice on how to thrive as a major in the Math Department. They can provide guidance on course selection and preparation, schedule building and course progression, study tips, how to navigate the department and university, and more.
Enrollment Questions
Students with questions on our enrollment policies and guidelines should first review our Enrollment Guidelines. This page includes tips on how to get into our impacted courses, managing your own discussion section switches, information on waitlists, petitions for independent study courses, and more. Enrollment questions not answered by our website can be directed to enrollment [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu.
Please note that the department does not perform manual discussion section switches for students, will not override time conflicts, and does not manually process waitlists through the end of week 3. Email requests of this nature will not be prioritized for a response.
Staff Advisors
** Please use email for quick questions only and not for in-depth advising. For in-depth advising, please either make an appointment with an advisor or drop-in for a meeting. While advising assignments are administratively split up by alphabet below, students are welcome to seek assistance and support from any of our Undergraduate Major Advisors. **
Fall 2023 Advising Information
*Please note that schedules are subject to change.
Undergraduate Advisor (Last Name "A-K" students)
965 Evans Hall
ug-advising [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu | (510) 643-9292
In Office: Tuesdays and Fridays and alternate Wednesdays
Working Remotely: Mondays and Thursdays and alternate Wednesdays
Advising Appointments & Drop-ins: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Stop by to see me in 965 Evans or book an appointment via CalCentral > My Academics
I will be working from home on Mondays, Thursdays, and alternate Wednesdays. I will be in the office Tuesdays, Fridays, and alternative Wednesdays. In-person drop-in advising and video appointments are available while I am in the office. Video appointments are available while I am working from home. For a remote advising appointment via Zoom, current UC Berkeley students should use CalCentral's "My Academics" tab to schedule an appointment; Prospective students should email Thomas directly at thomasbrown [at] berkeley [dot] edu. Appointments may be scheduled Monday through Friday from 10 AM-Noon & 1-4 PM. I always send a Zoom link, but on days when I'm in the office feel free to come in person to 965 Evans Hall at our scheduled appointment time.
Undergraduate Programs Manager & Advisor (Last Name "L-N" students)
962 Evans Hall
ug-advising [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu
In Office: Wednesdays - Fridays
Working Remotely: Mondays - Tuesdays
Advising Appointments & Drop-ins: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stop by to see me in 962 Evans or book an appointment via CalCentral > My Academics
I will be working from home on Mondays, Tuesdays and will be in the office Wednesdays, and Thursdays and Fridays. In-person drop-in advising, and video appointments are available while I am in the office. Video appointments are available while I am working from home. For a remote advising appointment, current UC Berkeley students should use CalCentral's "My Academics" tab to schedule an appointment; Prospective students should email Hanh directly at hanhmtran [at] berkeley [dot] edu. Appointments may be scheduled Monday through Friday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Marsha Snow
Undergraduate Advisor (Last Name "O-Z" students)
964 Evans Hall
ug-advising [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu | (510) 643-4148
In Office: Mondays and Tuesdays
Working Remotely: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Advising Appointments & Drop-ins: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
Stop by to see me in 964 Evans or book an appointment via CalCentral > My Academics
I will be working in 964 Evans Hall Mondays and Tuesdays. I will be working remotely Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. In-person drop-in advising, and video appointments are available while I am in the office. Video appointments are available while I am working from home. For a remote advising appointment via Google Hangouts, current UC Berkeley students should use Cal Central's "My Academics" tab to schedule an appointment; Prospective students should email Marsha directly at snow [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu.
Faculty Advisors
Faculty Advisors are available to students declared in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Mathematics with a Concentration in Teaching.
You can review the current Faculty Advisor contact list here.
Peer Advisors
The Peer Advising Program has officially started for the academic school year 2023-2024! Please scroll down to meet the new Peer Advising team and learn about their backgrounds. Fall 2023 office hours are available weekly Mondays- Thursdays and will end on Friday,December 15. All office hours will be held either in-person in Evans Hall 947 or Zoom. You can contact the peer advisors directly at peeradvisors [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu or follow them on instagram @mathpeeradvisng.
Office Hours
Mondays: 1-2pm (Kaya)
Tuesdays: 12-1pm (Audrey), 1-2pm(Daniel)
Wednesdays: 2-3 pm (Leo)
Thursdays: 2-3pm (Izzy)
Isabella Arcoleo
Hi! I'm Izzy. I'm currently a senior and I transferred last year from College of San Mateo. I have taken Math 110, 104, 113, 185, and 124. I am currently taking Math 125A, 142, 191, and 202A. I am also involved in Gender Equity in Mathematics on campus. In my free time I enjoy reading! Please drop by my office hours for any advice or just to chat!
Office Hours: Thursday 2-3 pm
Audrey Guang
Hi, I'm Audrey, a senior studying math with a teaching concentration, and pursuing a CalTeach K-12 STEM Education minor. Outside of classes, I enjoy playing volleyball & tennis, reading, bullet journaling, dancing, playing honkai & pjsekai, and listening to music! Feel free to drop by to chat about classes, life, or if you just want a friend to talk too!" The courses that I've taken so far are:
-Math: 53, 54, 55, 74, 104, 110, 113, 115 (in-progress), 151, 152
-Other relevant courses: Stat 20 and all of the required courses for the CalTeach minor
Office Hours: Tuesday 12-1 pm
Kaya Poff
Hey, y'all! My name is Kaya and I am a senior majoring in Math and Ethnic Studies. I love teaching and talking about math (especially about the math education system) and I want to help students find their place in the Berkeley math community! Outside of class, I love reading, learning k-pop dances, and finding new restaurants. I am down to chat about anything if you drop by. Math courses taken: 53, 54, 55, 104, 110, 113. Currently taking Math: 125a, 151, 185.
Office Hours: Monday 1-2pm
Daniel Tsan
Hi everyone! My name is Daniel and I'm a third year at Berkeley studying mathematics and computer science. Outside of school, you'll catch me rooting for the Warriors, watching kdramas, or vibing to music. I love having conversations about math (or anything technical), so I'm always open to questions! Let's have a great semester!
Office Hours: Tuesday 1-2 pm
Leo Villani
Hi! I'm Leo, a Pure Math, and Data Science major and this is my second year as a peer advisor. In my free time, I like playing soccer, chess, rock climbing, working out, and walking. Let me know if I can be of any help!
Office Hours: Wednesday 2-3pm
Enrollment Questions
Students with questions on our enrollment policies and guidelines should first review our Enrollment Guidelines. This page includes tips on how to get into our impacted courses, managing your own discussion section switches, information on waitlists, petitions for independent study courses, and more. Enrollment questions not answered by our website can be directed to enrollment [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu.
Please note that the department does not perform manual discussion section switches for students, will not override time conflicts, and does not manually process waitlists through the end of week 3, and as such email requests of this nature are not prioritized for a response.
