Advising Services at Marshall College
Virtual Advising Center
The Virtual Advising Center - commonly known as "The VAC" - is UC San Diego's primary resource for Academic Advising Support. Students can submit a brief question 24 hours a day through the Virtual Advising Center.
Office Hours
Office Hours for current students are designed to last 10-15 minutes to ask brief questions of your advisors. Office Hours are available remotely and in-person. Students can view Office Hours availability on the Virtual Advising Center's "Meet with Advisor" page (sign-in required).
30-minute Appointments
Appointments to meet with a counselor are available for current students during select weeks in 30-minute increments. Common appointment topics include academic plan development, major/minor exploration and readmission to the university.
Quarterly Checklist for New First-Years
Please click the link below to view the First-Year Quarterly Checklist discussed during the New Student Orientation Program.
Quarterly Checklist for New Transfer Students
Please click the link below to view the Transfer Student Quarterly Checklist discussed during the New Student Orientation Program.
Advising System at UC San Diego
College Academic Advisors
Marshall College Academic Advisors help students review General Education (GEs) and University of California graduation requirements. Marshall College Academic Advisors approach advising from a holistic perspective to help students view their entire degree program.
Department Advisors
Department advisors help students understand major and minor requirements, and provide guidance on course prerequisites.
Need to meet with an advisor?
Review our advising flowchart to find the best office to answer your questions
Navigating Your Student Degree Audit
The Degree Audit is your tool to monitor your academic progress toward graduation.
Review Your Marshall College GE Requirements
All Marshall Students must complete General Education requirements along with their major requirements.
Explore Resources
Use our academic and social support resources guide to find services that can support you while you're at UC San Diego.
Ready to Graduate?
Review our senior checklist and make sure you're on track to receive your degree!