Our Mission

The mission of the Economics Student Services Department is to advise students holistically by providing a high standard of service in a supportive and collaborative environment. Undergraduate and peer advisors work as a team to provide accurate information to students in a timely manner. We partner with faculty to assist students in engaging with the campus and the global economics community. We value fairness, diversity, and the important roles our students, faculty, and staff in the Department of Economics play at the University of California, Berkeley.

Undergraduate Advising Team

Ella Lam

Ella Lam

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Student Services

Mildred Flores

Mildred Flores

Undergraduate Advisor

Ashley Vera

Ashley Vera

Undergraduate Advisor

Dinko Lakic

Dinko Lakic

Undergraduate Advisor

See expanded profiles of the Economics Undergraduate Advisors.

Our Location

We are available Monday - Friday from 9AM- 4PM.

Economics Undergraduate Advising Office
539 Evans Hall (5th Floor)
Berkeley, CA 94720-3880
(510) 642-6674

Schedule an appointment with an Advisor

Please schedule an appointment using the buttons below. Only appointments scheduled with a berkeley.edu email will be accepted (see below). Appointments can be booked up to 10 days in advance.


  
 

Example appointment topics:

  • Clarification on Economics major requirements and admission policies
  • Scheduling/course selection
  • Academic/Career Goals
  • Academic Difficulty
  • Navigating Campus Resources

NOTE: In order to attend a Zoom meeting offered through UC Berkeley, you must be logged into Zoom with your UC Berkeley account (not your personal email). Instructions on how to log into Zoom as a UC Berkeley student can be found here. If no scheduled appointments are available, then please see the drop-in calendar below for other advising availability.

Email all questions to ugrad@econ.berkeley.edu.

Drop-in Advising 

For Summer 2026, the drop-in advising hours are set for Tuesday-Wednesday from 3PM-4PM (in-person) at 539 Evans (5th floor). You can review the most up-to-date calendar below (we recommend you scroll to the 3PM-4PM slot).

While most advising questions can be addressed on a drop-in basis, some topics may require an appointment. Depending on the advising need, advisors may ask students to schedule a follow-up appointment if the question cannot be addressed during drop-in hours.

Forms

Completed forms can be submitted using the links below. If you do not see your form listed below (e.g. Minor completion, UCEAP Academic Planning, Designated Degree Plan) please email your completed form to ugrad@econ.berkeley.edu for review and signing. If you have any questions or concerns about the form you are completing we recommend you make an appointment with an Econ advisor.

(*) These forms must be submitted online. Email submissions will be redirected to the forms listed above.

Peer Advisors

Economics Peer Advisors are a valuable resource for prospective and current economics students. They are available to discuss the content of specific classes, help develop plans, assist with scheduling an appointment with an advisor, and answer general questions about being an economics major at Cal. We encourage students to consult with them about their experiences in the Economics major.

Peer Advisors can also be contacted via email at peers@econ.berkeley.edu

Peers Front Desk

Our Economics Peer Advisors are available for quick questions from students in Evans 539.

Topics you can get help with through the Economics Peer Front Desk:

  • Help with course selection and schedule planning for the Economics major
  • Support navigating campus and department resources
  • Guidance on whether to make an appointment with an Economics advisor or to use a different resource
  • Consult with peers about their experiences in the Economics major (This is especially great for new students!)

Join Our Official EdStem Page

Join our official “Ed Discussion” Forum here.  This is the best place to ask questions about Economics at Berkeley. Here are some tips:

  • Search before you post
  • Heart questions and answers you find useful
  • Answer questions you feel confident answering
  • Share interesting course related content with staff and peers

Prospective Berkeley Students

Please note that the Undergraduate Advisors must prioritize advising appointments with continuing Berkeley students. If you are not a continuing student at UC Berkeley, we may not be able to schedule a meeting with you. If you are applying to UC Berkeley and have general questions about admissions, please refer to the Undergraduate Admissions Office at admissions.berkeley.edu. For questions about the major, email ugrad@econ.berkeley.edu.