Undergraduate Advising

Welcome to Economics Undergraduate Advising! Our advisors are happy to assist you.

Working hours for advisors are generally Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. Please note that our office is closed during weekends and University holidays.

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I have a question for advisors

Please send a "Question" to "Economics" using the Virtual Advising Center (VAC). An Economics advisor will respond to you via VAC.

I want to schedule a meeting with an advisor

Please send a "Question" to "Economics" using the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) and write your request for a meeting in the body of your message. An advisor will respond with scheduling links and instructions.

I want to meet with an advisor to make a long-term quarter by quarter plan

Please send a "Question" to "Economics" using the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) and write your request in the body of your message. An advisor will respond with scheduling links for a meeting.

I am confused on how to send a message through VAC

Please send a "Question" to "Economics" using the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) to contact advisors. You can find a step-by-step tutorial on how to use VAC here.

How do I send in my answers to the meeting questionnaire required to secure my meeting with an advisor?

Please send a "Question" to "Economics" using the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) and write your answers to the questions in the body of your message. You will receive Zoom information via VAC after you submit.

How do I contact a specific advisor?

Please send a "Question" to "Economics" using the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) and write the advisor's name at the beginning of your message. For example: "To Ann: I remembered that I had another question after our meeting ended. Are there any extra tutoring resources you can provide me? Thank you."

Are advising meetings online or in-person?

All student advising meetings, including drop ins, are conducted remotely via Zoom.

I want to attend drop-in advising

Economics Advising does not offer drop-in hours at this time. All advising services are now provided remotely by appointment only to allow for more comprehensive, long-term academic planning and personalized support.

Students with quick questions about enrollment, courses, or major/minor requirements should submit their inquiries through the Virtual Advising Center (VAC).

For more in-depth topics—such as four-year plans, study abroad, or graduate school preparation—students should schedule a remote long-term planning appointment with an advisor through the VAC.

We appreciate your understanding as we transition to this appointment-based model designed to better support students’ academic success.

I've spoken with Econ advisors but have been unable to resolve my question

If you are unable to resolve your questions or concerns with our Econ advisors, you may attend office hours with the Faculty Director of Student Advising (FDSA), Professor Emanual Vespa. You can make an appointment with him here. Once you have scheduled an appointment, Prof. Vespa will contact you. You will be given the choice of meeting in person or via Zoom when he does.

I've spoken with Econ advisors and the Faculty Director of Student Advising but have been unable to resolve my question

If you are unable to resolve your questions or concerns with our Econ advisors and the FDSA, you may e-mail the Vice Chair of Undergraduate Education, Tom Vogl. You can contact him via this email: econugvicechair@ucsd.edu

I do not have VAC access and/or I am a prospective student

Please note that all registered students must use VAC to contact Economics Advising. Incoming students must use the New Triton Advising (NTA) portal.

Individuals without VAC access may contact the Economics Undergraduate Advising Office via econugadvisor@ucsd.edu.