Advising

Meet the Mathematics Undergraduate Advising Community!

Staff Advisors (ug-advising@math.berkeley.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@math.berkeley.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@math.berkeley.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.

Mathematics Community Mailing List & Ed Discussion Group 

Any undergraduate student majoring or intending to major in Math or Applied Math may request to be added to our community mailing list. You must use your @berkeley.edu to be approved for the Math-UG Community mailing list membership. 

Students can also join our Mathematics Ed Discussion Community.  

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 2025 Advising Information
*Please note that schedules are subject to change. **

Thomas Brown

Undergraduate Advisor (Last Name "A-K" students)

965 Evans Hall
ug-advising@math.berkeley.edu
(510) 643-9292
In Office: Mondays, alternate Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Working Remotely: Tuesdays and Fridays
Advising Appointments & Drop-ins: Mon - Fri 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 - 4:00 pm 
Book an appointment with me via Calendly:  https://calendly.com/thomasbrown-berkeley

During the Fall of 2025, I will be working from home on Tuesdays, every other Wednesday, and Fridays. I will be in the office Monday, every other Wednesday, 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. Half hour appointments may be scheduled Monday through Friday from 10 AM-Noon & 1-4 PM. Booked appointmehts generate an automatic 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.

Hanh Tran

Undergraduate Programs Manager & Advisor (Last Name "L-N" students)

962 Evans Hall
ug-advising@math.berkeley.edu
In Office:Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Working Remotely: Mondays and Tuesdays
Advising Appointments & Drop-ins: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Stop by to see me at 962 Evans or book an appointment via CalCentral > My Academics

I will be working from home on Mondays and Tuesdays and in the office on 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, current UC Berkeley students should use CalCentral's "My Academics" tab to schedule an appointment; Prospective students should email Hanh directly at hanhmtran@berkeley.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@math.berkeley.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 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@math.berkeley.edu.

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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.

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Peer Advisors

All Peer Advisors are available to meet with students throughout the Fall 2025 semester. Please refer to the schedule below to find a time that works best for you. Please note that during the regular semester, all office hours will be in-person at Evans Hall 947 or via Zoom. You can also contact the peer advisors directly at peeradvisors@math.berkeley.edu or follow them on Instagram @mathpeeradvisng.

  Office hours

• Monday 2:10-3:00 PM (Lleyton)
• Tuesdays 4:00-5:00 PM (Jolin)
• Wednesdays  10:30-11:30 AM (Laura)
• Thursdays 12:00-1 PM (Nicholas)
• Fridays  12:00–1:00 PM (Pooneh)

Nicholas Ballesteros

Hello! My name is Nicholas, and I am a third year student studying Mathematics. Outside of school I love to read, hike, and play guitar. Feel free to drop in to my office hours with any questions or just to talk!
Math Classes Taken: MATH 54, MATH 55, MATH 104, MATH 110, MATH 113, MATH 125A, MATH 142, MATH 185, MATH 136 (currently taking)
Other Related Courses: CS61A, CS61B

Office Hours: Thursday 12:00-1:00 pm 

Pooneh Zehtabfard

Hi! My name is Pooneh and I’m a senior studying Applied Math (Geodynamics concentration) and Planetary Science with a minor in Music. Some of my hobbies include gardening, skiing, crocheting, baking, exploring the bay area, and finding new food spots around Berkeley. Feel free to drop in with any questions or just to chat! Here are some courses I’m familiar with: Math Courses: 54, 55, 104, 105, 110, 113, 185 Relevant Courses: Physics 7A, 7B, 7C; EPS 102, 108, 124, C181; Astron C162 Currently Taking: Math 128A, EPS 131, EPS H195

Office Hours: Friday 12:00-1:00 pm

Jolin Shao

Hi! My name is Jolin, and I’m a senior majoring in Applied Math (Actuarial Science concentration) and Statistics. When I first came to Berkeley, I knew I loved math but wasn’t sure which career path to take. Now I’ve found my way to Actuarial Science. As an international student, I totally get how overwhelming it can be when you're unsure about your direction. In my free time, I love working out, biking, running, and playing the bamboo flute. Feel free to reach out and chat about anything! Courses I’m familiar with: Math: 53, 54, 55, 110, 104, 113, 128A, 160 Mathy: Data 8, CS 61A, Stat 133, 134, 135, 151A, 155, 15

Office Hours: Tuesday 4:00-5:00 pm 

Laura Sophie Grimberg

Office Hours: Wednesday 10:30-11:30 am

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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@math.berkeley.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.