Advising Assistance
Connecting with an advisor can be one of the most important things you do to ensure your success as an undergraduate. However, no single advisor will be able to answer all questions about all of the majors, options, and opportunities available on this campus. If one advisor cannot answer all of your questions, or if you find that you are not comfortable with a particular advisor, seek another. This page has information about:
For information to help you think about options after you graduate, visit the Careers and Graduate School sections of this site. If you're interested in the health professions, visit the Center for Pre-Health Advising.
For links to advising resources across campus, try the online Undergraduate Advising Toolkit.
Advising Within the Biological Sciences 
If You Are Exploring Major Options
Once you declare a major, you will have a specific advisor or advisors assigned to you, and you should seek assistance from your assigned advisor(s) first. If you're still exploring broadly and need help narrowing down your options, there are specific resources to help you.
- You may want to start with our online resources for Choosing a Biological Sciences Major.
- The Biological Sciences Advisor at the Institute for Biology Education helps current, transfer, and prospective students find out about the biological sciences majors on campus and explore which majors best fit their interests and abilities. One-on-one advising sessions are available throughout the school year. The Biological Sciences Advisor can provide information on available courses and career options as well as information on how to find internships and research opportunities. During the summer, the Biological Sciences Advisor serves incoming first-year and transfer students at SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration). Current UW–Madison students can make an appointment via WiscCal.
- Another option for exploring the range of biological sciences options at UW–Madison is the Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS), which focuses on helping students who have not yet declared a major or who are interested in changing majors. To schedule an appointment with a CCAS advisor, please call 608-264-CCAS (2227) or 608-265-5460.
- The Transitional Advising Service within the College of Agriculture and Life Science offers individual advising appointments for students exploring the multitude of majors offered CALS. Current UW-Madison students can schedule an appointment online with either Dan Barnish or Molly Reinhard.
- The Center for Pre-Health Advising offers appointments and drop-in sessions for students interested in health careers. To make an appointment, call 608-263-6614. For other resources to help you think about options after you graduate, visit the Careers and Graduate School sections of this site.
If You Know Your Major or Have Narrowed Your Choices and Need More Information
If you know which major you are considering, it is best to meet with an advisor in that major.
College of Agricultural
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# offered in both L&S and the School of Education
^ requires students to complete a second major
~ not open to students who started at UW–Madison after Spring 2012
