Email: nineadvising@ucsc.edu (include your name and student ID)

We can respond to many inquiries via email, including completing forms that require our signature.

Advising inquiries or forms that require our signature can be emailed to us. An advising staff member will respond within 2-3 business days (sometimes more during our busiest times in the quarter). Please include your name and student identification number in ALL email correspondences.

For any urgent concerns, please type "URGENT" in your email subject line.

Appointments: Are 30-minute meetings with a College Advisor regarding: readmission, academic standing, petitions or exceptions, etc.

Appointments are able to be scheduled at least 24hrs in advance (availability may vary during our busiest times in the quarter). Please schedule an appointment online using Slug Success.

Please reach out to our Peer Advisors for assistance in setting up an appointment with a College Advisor (ninejrlcadvising@ucsc.edu).

Peer Advisors: Are well-trained and compassionate student leaders whose job is to help and support you!

Our virtual and in-person front desk, managed by our peer advisors, is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm via Google Hangouts (ninejrlcadvising@ucsc.edu).

Staff advisors often rely on Peer Advisors for their first-hand knowledge about enrollment navigation, selecting classes, and their personal experience. Peer Advisors are wonderful resources for graduation/GE checks, helping with enrollment, understanding the next steps with a form, or identifying resources on campus!

Please reach out to our Peer Advisors for quick advising questions, grad checks, or assistance in setting up an appointment with a College Advisor (ninejrlcadvising@ucsc.edu).