John R. Lewis Advising Services 

Important Updates

• Friday March 28th, 2025: John R. Lewis Advising will be closed due to the campus holiday.
• Tuesday April 1st, 2025: John R. Lewis Advising will be virtual due to the campus labor strike. For updates on the strike, please visit the Campus Status Website.

Peer Advisors

Are well-trained and compassionate student leaders whose job is to help and support you! Peer Advisors have personal experience as current students and Advisors often rely on them for insight on the student experience. Peer Advisors can support with:

• General graduation/GE checks
• Helping with enrollment issues
• Understanding the next steps with a form
• Assistance in setting up an appointment with a John R. Lewis Advisor
• Identifying campus resources

Our in-person front desk is managed by our Peer Advisers. They are also available Monday through Friday via Google Chat for any quick questions! 

Email and Google Chat: 9jrlcpa@ucsc.edu.

Email Advising

John R. Lewis Advisors can respond to quick inquiries via email, including completing forms that require our signature. A John R. Lewis Advisor will respond within 2-3 business days. For any urgent concerns, please type "URGENT" in your email subject line.

Email: jrlcadvising@ucsc.edu (include your first name, last name and student ID). 

Zoom Drop-In Advising

Visit us during our Zoom Drop-In Hours for quick express advising meetings with a John R. Lewis Advisor. This is a first-come basis service. The wait time can vary depending on the time of the quarter and upcoming deadlines. 

Important note: Due to security and safety reasons, students must be logged into their UCSC Zoom Account to enter the Zoom Room. For any students that do not have an active UCSC Zoom Account, please email 9jrlcpa@ucsc.edu to schedule an appointment with a Lewis Advisor.

Spring 2025 Week 1 Hours (March 31st to April 4th): Monday to Friday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm PST. Last student is seen 15 minutes before the end of Drop-In.

Link: https://bit.ly/ninejrladvising

Meeting ID: 934 5632 3811

Passcode: ninejrl

Telephone Passcode: 4288514

Appointments

Appointments are available for scheduling online at least 24 hours in advance through Slug Success.

Please reach out to our Peer Advisors for assistance in setting up an appointment with a John R. Lewis Advisor (9jrlcpa@ucsc.edu).

College Nine and John R. Lewis Advising Calendar!

Location

Mail Stop: College Nine and John R. Lewis Admin

Office Location: Social Sciences 1 Room #217

Important Note: Our advisors maintain a hybrid (both on-campus and virtual) work schedule