Advising Contact Page

To serve the needs of all students, the Dept. of English undergraduate advising office offers both in-person and virtual services.

For answers to frequently asked questions, click here.

To access major/minor degree checksheets and other resources, visit our English Advising Box Folder.

Questions about English Composition courses, Writing placement, and the IPP should be directed to UCLA Writing Programs.

In-Person Services and Policies

Advising Days, Hours, and Location – Summer 2026

Kaplan Hall 158/160
Monday – Thursday*
9 am – 12 noon; 1 pm – 4 pm

No appointment necessary—we offer drop-in advising on a first-come, first-served basis.

*Please note that our on-campus office is closed on Fridays during the Summer. We remain available virtually (see below) on Summer Fridays.

Advisor Availability & Accommodations for Special Circumstances

Our advisors alternate on-campus days:

Steph Bundy is on-campus Tue/Wed in the Summer.
Diana Laguna is on-campus Mon/Thu in the Summer.

Any member of our advising team is happy to assist you.

Typically, our advisors serve students during our posted business hours. However, we encourage you to contact us if you are in need of an alternate meeting time due to your work schedule, dependent care schedule, or other unique scheduling constraints.

If you are a parenting student, please know that children are welcome in our physical and virtual offices.

Virtual Services and Policies

Asynchronous Advising Resources

To access major/minor degree checksheets and advising FAQs, visit our English Advising Box Folder.

Online Messaging or Phone Inquiries

Students should contact us through MyUCLA MessageCenter (Academic counseling unit: English) or by calling 310.825.3927. Please note that phone hours are Mon – Fri, 9 am to 4 pm Pacific Time.

Zoom Sessions by Appointment

Students may book a 15-minute Zoom appointment with an advisor via MyUCLA.

Students desiring a 30-minute appointment for special circumstances (double major petition assistance, departmental evaluation, returning to UCLA after an absence) may book a longer appointment here.

College Counseling Units

If you have a question about your General Education requirements, IGETC certification, College petitions, etc. please consult the links below for up-to-date information on how to access your college counseling unit.

• College Academic Counseling (CAC)
• College Honors
• Academic Advancement Program (AAP)