Welcome! This collection of documents is designed to help prospective Undergraduate students learn about the programs in our Department. These documents include general information, suggested preparation, an outline of each program offered, and lists of course offerings.

Guide to Our Majors

What Type of Advising Do You Need?

Math Advising

  • General Major Advising
  • Change of Major Petitions
  • Suggested Plans of Study
  • Waitlist Information
  • Major Progress Checks
  • Class Registration
  • Advice from Peers in Math Majors
  • Taking Graduate Level Courses
  • EAP Academic Planning Forms

Email your questions to ugrad@math.ucsb.edu or
in-person advising in South Hall 6607
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm & 1-4pm (Wednesdays start at 10:30am)

FMS Peer Advising: Monday & Wednesday: 10-12pm, Tuesday - Friday: 1-4pm

AMATH/MATH Peer Advising: Monday & Friday 10-12pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9-10:45am, Wednesday 10-11:15am

Letters and Science Advising

  • Advice on Complex Academic Issues 
  • Petitions other than Change of Major
  • Graduation Checks 
  • Questions about Campus Resources 

Use QLESS to secure a spot in line to meet with an L&S Advisor

Faculty Advising

  • Choosing Major Electives
  • Graduate School Information
  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities
  • Careers in the Mathematics Field

Professor Xu Yang (Applied): Tuesdays 9:20-10:20am in SH 6709

Professor Xiaolei Zhao (Pure): CANCELLED for 6/4

Contact Information

Send General Questions To: 

ugrad@math.ucsb.edu

Undergraduate Student Advisor
Chrissie Orzechowski
Voice: (805) 893-4079

Undergraduate Program Assistant
Rachel Zaragoza
Voice: (805) 893-5306

Undergraduate Peer Advisors
Email: peeradvisor@math.ucsb.edu