The CNAS Student Academic Affairs Office is open from 9:00 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to assist students. The office is located at 1223 Pierce Hall.

Students may request general information on procedures or requirements; schedule appointments with the Associate Dean, Student Academic Affairs Manager, or Professional Advisors; request information about credits; request information about research opportunities with individual faculty; or seek answers to questions about academic progress.

Students may appear in person to make an appointment or call (951) 827-7294 or (951) 827-3102 to set one up. The Associate Dean is available by appointment for requests or problems that cannot be handled by the Student Academic Affairs Manager, Professional Advisors, or Administrative Assistants.

All students who declare a major upon entrance to the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) are assigned to a department granting the degree for that major or area of specialization. New students should report to their major department for assignment of faculty advisors.

Students in one of three undeclared options in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences are advised in the CNAS Office of Student Academic Affairs.

It is important that each student keep in mind that the advisor serves as a mentor, but does not administer the student's program. Students must be responsible for ensuring that they meet all requirements for graduation.

For all CNAS students, the CNAS Office of Student Academic Affairs:

• Acts on petitions for declaring a major, withdrawal from UCR, readmission, credit by examination, changes in class schedule, declaration of double majors or minors, and degree checks.
• Prepares an evaluation of transfer units for students who transfer to UCR from another institution.
• Reviews the records of all students in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences who expect to graduate, consults with the student's major advisor to make sure all degree requirements have been met, and communicates this information to the student.
• Maintains a file for each student's records.