Academic Advising

Getting good advising is a big deal! Students who fail to do so risk taking courses repeatedly, and transferring without adequate preparation. 

You may be wondering:

• What Biology courses do I need to take at Chaffey?


• Which Math, Chemistry and Physics courses do I need to take at Chaffey?


• Should I take all of my General Education Courses before I transfer? (NO! It is highly unusual for biology majors to earn an Associates Degree, or to finish their General Education Requirements.


• What can I do with a Biology Degree?                 


• How do I select a transfer school that’s a good fit for me?

THERE IS NO, SINGLE FLOWCHART FOR THIS MAJOR, BECAUSE THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS DEPEND UPON YOUR CAREER GOALS, AND WHICH UNIVERSITY YOU PLAN TO ATTEND WHEN YOU TRANSFER.

With a little informed assistance the landscape is not nearly as daunting as it may seem. As a Faculty Advisor for students in the Life Sciences, I can help you with questions concerning majors, transfer requirements, transfer institutions, undergraduate research programs and employment opportunities (including during the summer), and professional goals. Be sure to come around to discuss any of these concerns.

Some Tips:

·         BE SURE to get advising about both General Education transfer requirements (from an academic counselor), and requirements in your field of interest (from an Academic Advisor) early and often during your course of study at Chaffey. Your academic counselor and I will be conferring frequently to make sure that we are giving you consistent advice. Please let us know if our information is ever inconsistent.

·         BE SURE to consult current catalogs, especially when you get conflicting advice from your sources.

·         ASSIST is also a valuable source of information. www.assist.org As a general rule, ASSIST is absolutely current. But be watchful of the dates at the top of the page.