Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers here to some of the most frequently asked questions in the Undergraduate Advising Office.

Which Visual Arts classes will be offered next quarter?

You may find the Visual Arts Department Annual Schedule on our website. Please keep in mind that course availability is subject to change.

How do I access my advising appointment?

Advising appointments are available in person and remotely. To meet with your advisor at your designated meeting time:

In person appointment: please arrive a few minutes early. Our office is located on the Second Floor of Mandeville Center (MANDE), room 216. Check-in using the QR code in the office and then wait to be called into the office by your advisor.
Remote appointment: please arrive a few minutes early to address any technical issues before the start of your appointment. Check-in via the 'Meet with Advising' tab in the Virtual Advising Center.

How do I access drop-in advising?

Drop-in advising hours are available in person and remotely. To meet with your advisor within designated drop-in hours:

In person Drop-ins: students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis and during busy times not all students may be seen. Our office is located on the Second Floor of Mandeville Center (MANDE), room 216. Check-in using the QR code in the office and then wait to be called into the office by your advisor.
Remote Drop-ins: students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis and during busy times not all students may be seen. Check-in via the 'Meet with Advising' tab in the Virtual Advising Center.

When can I meet with an advisor?

Academic Advisors are available for in person and remote appointments and drop-in sessions. Please review the main Academic Advising page to find out how to best reach an Advisor or look at the 'Meet with Advising' tab in the Virtual Advising Center.

Can I take a major class for P/NP?

To satisfy major requirements, courses must be taken for a Letter grade, only grades of C- or better will be accepted. Students should talk with Department or College advisors when determining which grading option would be best to pursue.

Can I take a minor class for P/NP?

All courses (lower or upper division) counting towards a Visual Arts minor may be taken for a letter grade or on a P/NP basis.

Can I use a class from another institution to satisfy major requirements?

You may petition coursework from your previous institution to satisfy major requirements within UCSD. No petition is guaranteed approval. All coursework must be UC-transferable and posted to your Academic History prior to submitting the petition to the department. To petition, you will need the following:

An Undergraduate Student Petition form for each course that you are petitioning.
A syllabus and course description of the course from your previous institution.
Any additional supporting documentation, including: exams, essays, notes, artwork, or textbooks.

Please combine the above materials into one PDF for each petition and submit to vis-ug@ucsd.edu. Please allow 3-4 weeks for petitions to be reviewed.

Lower division coursework completed at a community college may be petitioned to fulfill lower division major requirements. Please note, some California community college courses have already been pre-approved on www.assist.org. Please check this site prior to making the decision to petition.