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. **
Spring 2023 Advising Information
Undergraduate Advisor (Last Name "A-K" students)
965 Evans Hall
ug-advising [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu | (510) 643-9292
In Office: Alternating Wednesdays*, Thursdays and Fridays
Working Remotely: Mondays and Tuesdays
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, Tuesdays, and every other Wednesday. I will be in the office every other Wednesday, 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 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.
* Spring 2023 In-office Wednesday schedule, subject to change: 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17
Hanh Tran
Undergraduate Programs Manager & Advisor (Last Name "L-N" students)
962 Evans Hall
ug-advising [at] math [dot] berkeley [dot] edu
In Office: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Working Remotely: Mondays and Fridays
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 and Fridays, and will be in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 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, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
Working Remotely: 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, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I will be working remotely 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 2022-2023. Please scroll down to meet the new Peer Advisors team and learn about their backgrounds.Spring 2023 office hours will begin on Monday, January 30, and will end on Friday, May 4. 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
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Mondays: |
9:30-10:30 AM (Leo) |
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Tuesdays: |
2-3 PM (Daniel) |
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Wednesdays: |
3-4 PM (Isabella) |
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Thursdays: |
10-11 AM (Sophia), 2-3 PM (Vanessa) |
Isabella Arcoleo
Hi, I'm Izzy! I'm a junior transfer student studying math. Outside of class I love reading, knitting, and reptiles. I've taken math 74 and 110, and I am currently taking math 104, 113, and 124.
Office Hours: Wednesday 3-4 pm.
Vanessa Li
I'm Vanessa, a senior studying math and civil engineering. I'm interested in algebra and algebraic geometry; on the engineering side, I'm interested in remote sensing and geotechnical engineering. Feel free to chat with me about classes, math, and my opinion about every building on campus. I look forward to helping you! Math courses I've taken: 104, 110, 113, 124 (in-progress), 143, 185 (in-progress), 250A, 250B (in-progress) Other courses: Physics 7A/7B, Engineering 7, Data 100
Office Hours: Thursday 2-3 pm.
Daniel Tsan
Hi everyone! My name is Daniel and I'm a second 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 2-3 pm.
Leo Villani
Hi! I'm Leo, a Pure Math, and Data Science major and this is my first 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: Monday 9:30-10:30 am.
Sophia Xiao
Hello! I'm Sophia (she/her), a senior studying math and computer science. I love all things probability and reading about the history of math. Between the endless p-sets, I like to swing dance, read sci-fi/fantasy, make Spotify playlists, take naps on the math/stats library couch, and play Brawl Stars. Berkeley, for me, has been about exploring a ton of different academic interests, and I hope as a peer advisor, I can help others navigate all the wonderful classes and opportunities the math department has to offer!
Classes I’m familiar with:
- Math: 53, 54, 55, 104, 110, 113, 115, 128A, 136, 142, 143, 160, 185
- Math-adjacent: CS170, CS172, CS189, Data 100, Data 140, Stat 150
Office Hours: Thursday 10-11 am.
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.
