Dr. Anne Carr-Schmid
Director of Advising, Associate Teaching Professor
School of Arts and Sciences (SAS)
Office of Undergraduate Instruction
Nelson Laboratories, B112
(848) 445-2075
Areas of Additional Specialization: Acquiring Research, Research, and Honors in Biology Programs, Life Sciences Transfer Course Evaluations, Study Abroad in the Life Sciences, Internships, and Career Planning in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Rutgers Joint Medical (BA/MD), Dental (BA/DMD), and Physician Assistant (BA/PA) Programs, SEBS Experience-Based Education Requirement, SEBS -SPIN Course Faculty Sponsor (Bio).
Dr. Joseph P. Ventola
Assistant Dean
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS)
Office of Academic Programs
Martin Hall, Room 109
(848) 932-3000
Areas of Additional Specialization: SEBS School Requirements
Additional Support
Ms. Kristen Lester
Academic Advisor
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS)
Office of Academic Programs
Martin Hall, Room 109
(848) 932-3000
Areas of Specialization: SPIN program for SEBS Experience-Based Education Requirement (Program Administrator), SEBS School Requirements
Winter 2024 Biological Sciences Weekly Advising Schedule
Important Registration Information Regarding General Biology (119:115,116, 117)!
We are very sorry that scheduling for the spring semester has been challenging for some students in General Biology 115. We understand how stressful being unable to register for the courses you wish to take can be and again we apologize. Please know that we are working as quickly as we can to resolve the issues. It will take us a little time, but we are committed to ensuring that all students currently in GB I (119:115) who meet the requirements for GB II (119:116) and wish to take the class in the spring will have a seat. We appreciate your understanding, flexibility, and patience as we work to open seats in the class.
For those interested in also taking the Bio Research Laboratory (119:117) please note that the lab was designed with the expectation that about half of the class would take it in the spring and a half next fall. This was done to prioritize student success. For example, we would not encourage students to take more than one lab in the same semester (e.g. bio and chem lab). If you know that one or more of the classes you plan for the spring is likely to be time-consuming, it would be advantageous to wait to take the lab. Please be assured that taking the lab in the fall will not deleteriously impact your ability to complete your degree in 4 years (e.g. the “traditional” course plan for the Biological Sciences major has 119:117 in the fall: https://biology.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/major-in-biological-sciences?view=article&id=434&catid=2). We strongly encourage you to meet with an advisor for your intended major to discuss your course schedule and how to prioritize your success best.
Please join our advising link during our scheduled hours to meet with an advisor in a breakout room for a private advising conversation. Please log into your Rutgers Zoom account and have your RUID ready. Students will be admitted in order of joining. You may declare a Bio major or minor by attending one of these sessions- an additional meeting is not required.
Week of January 12, 2025
Monday, Jan. 13
12 PM- 1:30 PM Virtual -No appt. necessary- Dr. Anne Carr-Schmid
2:30 PM-4 PM Virtual -No appt. necessary- Dean Joe Ventola
Tuesday, January 14
10 AM-11:30 AM Virtual -No appt. necessary- Dean Joe Ventola
Wednesday, January 15
10 AM-12 PM Virtual -No appt. necessary- Dr. Anne Carr-Schmid
1:30 PM - 3 PM Virtual -No appt. necessary- Ms. Kristen Lester
Thursday, January 16
2 PM - 4 PM Virtual -No. appt. necessary- Dean Joe Ventola
Friday, January 17
12 PM - 3 PM Virtual -No. appt. necessary- Dr. Anne Carr-Schmid
No Advising : Dr. Carr-Schmid will be out of the office on both January 14 and 16 to participate in the SAS STAR transfer days.
For quick biology-related questions, you may also contact
Please be sure to email from your Rutgers Email Account and include the following information to expedite a response to your question(s).
- Name (first and last)
- School or College
- Rutgers ID Number (RUID)
- Graduation Year (e.g. 2020)
We recommend attending an advising session if you have multiple questions or complex situations.
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