Undergraduate Business Programs | 6
Nuts and Bolts of Advising
Where is my Academic Advisor?
Business Administration and Business Preparation students are
advised through the Undergraduate Business Programs Office
located on the second floor of Olmsted Hall, Suite 2340. The
Undergraduate Business Programs Office serves as both your major
and college office.
Freshman and sophomore Pre-Business students are advised through
the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at 3400 HMNSS.
Why do I need to see my Academic Advisor?
To get assistance in making academic and career choices
To receive more information about the Business major and the
concentrations available
To inquire about the progress with degree requirements
To get assistance in goal setting and exploration
To receive help with developing strategies to improve academic
performance
To get questions answered about policies and procedures
To obtain referrals and advice about campus resources
To request articulation of non-UCR courses
To remove registration holds
What kind of questions should I ask my Academic Advisor?
How can I find information about a course?
What courses should I take?
How many units should I take?
When will the courses I need be offered?
What do you think about this tentative course schedule?
Should I drop or add a course? How?
How can I find out about career possibilities or off-campus
educational opportunities?
Will you help me plan possible majors and/or minors that will
complement my interests?
E-mail Your Advisor:
All students have an R’Mail
account that must be used for all
UCR correspondence. Be sure to
always include your name and
student ID in all correspondence.
Heather Killeen (A-E and YZ)
heather.killeen@ucr.edu
Elizabeth Tisdale (F-K and U-X)
elizabeth.tisdale@ucr.edu
Lata Patel (L-O and T)
lata.patel@ucr.edu
Heather Luth (P-S)
heather.luth@ucr.edu
(Caseload subject to change)
Schedule an Appointment:
If you would like to meet with
your academic advisor outside of
our drop-in hours and/or you
have a more complex question to
ask, please call our office to
schedule an appointment. Our
number is 951-827-4551.
Drop-In Hours:
Monday and Tuesday:
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Wed. and Thursday:
2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Exceptions:
First week of instruction
M-F, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
First 3 weeks of registration
M-F 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*Hours Subject to Change
7 | Student Handbook
Defining Our Roles:
Advisor-Student Expectations
Our Advising Bill of Rights
My role as your advisor:
Your time is valuable; therefore, I will give you my full and undivided
attention during your
advising appointment or phone call.
I realize that your needs and questions are important and will therefore answer all
communications in a timely manner.
I view our relationship as a partnership and as such, I will provide you with the tools and
resources you need to make sound decisions regarding your education and future.
I will keep myself informed about university policy, degree requirements and resources
available on campus so that I can answer your questions in a clear and concise manner. If I do
not know the answer to your questions, I will seek it out or refer you to the source that will
best assist you.
Your role as a student:
My time is valuable, therefore, I expect you to arrive at appointments on time and prepared.
I expect you to keep informed about UCR policies and deadlines and to ask me questions if
you are unsure about how to interpret this information or where to find it.
Our relationship is a partnership, therefore, I expect you to use the advising tools at your
disposal and to ask questions about your educational path and career aspirations.
Your education is ultimately your responsibility and I expect you to hold yourself accountable
for your actions and bear any consequences which might result from your inactions.
UC Riverside Advising Mission Statement
The mission of academic advising at UC Riverside is to form dynamic partnerships between
our academic advisors and our students, assisting them in clarifying and meeting their
educational and personal goals through realistic self-appraisal. Through this partnership,
academic advising contributes to the University’s mission of producing graduates equipped
with high-level academic skills and the ability to engage in the broader society.