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IMPORTANT: All students pursuing the Economics and Business Economics majors should be registered for Econ-Alert to receive department announcements, and connect with advising.
Advising Support for Economics Undergraduates
Welcome to the Department of Economics Undergraduate Advising Office. We are here to help with major-related questions and concerns. For guidance regarding non-major degree requirements, please contact your College counselor.
The Economics undergraduate advising team is available through virtual drop-in advising, the MyUCLA Message Center, and virtual appointments.
Econ-Alert is the department’s main announcement channel for important information including policy updates, the Business Economics application, course updates, scholarships, fellowships, and more.
Important
Advising services are intended for current students. Prospective students should contact UCLA Undergraduate Admission.
Contact Options
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Zoom Drop-In Advising
Speak with an advisor in real time during scheduled hours.
Drop-in advising is offered at the following times beginning Week 1 of every Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter. Drop-in hours may vary at times. No drop-in hours are held on University holidays.
Academic Year Hours (Weeks 1-10)
Monday – Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (PT)
Intersession Hours
Monday and Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Students must use their UCLA Zoom account to access virtual drop-in advising.
In-Person Drop-In Advising
In-person drop-in advising is offered occasionally throughout the quarter. When offered, the dates and times will be announced on Econ-Alert and posted below as they arise. In-person drop-in is held at 2263 Bunche Hall. During these times, only in-person drop-in will be available.
Fall 2026
- Check back here in the Fall!
Location: 2263 Bunche Hall
Message Center
Submit questions and documents to advising and receive a response within 24–48 business hours.
How to Use
- Log in to MyUCLA
- Click Message Center
- Select Ask a Question
- Choose Economics
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Undergraduate Advising Team
Additional Support
College Academic Mentor
Meet our College Academic Mentors (CAMs), graduate students who advise undergraduate students in the College of Letters and Science. We are fortunate to have CAM support for the Economics Department during the 2025–2026 academic year.
The Department of Economics is looking for current students to serve as Student Ambassadors. We are looking to recruit Economics and Business Economics students, and pre-majors may apply as well.
Student Ambassadors represent the department at events, collaborate with department staff, help support new programs, and connect with peers to build community in the department.
This program also offers students the opportunity to build leadership, communication, teamwork, and other transferable skills.
Stay Informed
All students pursuing the Economics and the Business Economics major should be registered for Econ-Alert to receive department announcements.
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