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Dr. Anne Carr-Schmid Director of Advising School of Arts and Sciences Office of Undergraduate Instruction Nelson Laboratories, Room B112 (848) 445-2075 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dr. Joseph P. Ventola Assistant Dean School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Office of Academic Programs Martin Hall, Room 109 (848) 932-3000 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

   Congratulations Class of 2021!

OUGI VIRTUAL FRONT DESK- 

The OUGI Staff is available on Zoom to answer your questions 9:00am - 4:30 pm weekdays (closed for lunch between 12 - 1 pm). 

Spring 2021 Biological Sciences Advising Schedule

To declare your Bio major or minor, please attend any online advising session (drop in or appt.)

with either Dr. Carr-Schmid or Dean Ventola! 

Dr. Anne Carr-Schmid         

We offer both Drop-in Zoom Sessions and 15 minute scheduled appointments. Please contact Administrative Assistant  Laurall Thompson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule an appointment with Dr. Carr-Schmid. Include your RUID, use your Rutgers email account and provide availability based on schedule below. To meet with Dr. Carr-Schmid for the drop-in zoom or have questions answered by the OUGI Staff, please access the OUGI Front desk during the scheduled times below.

On the following dates Dr. Carr-Schmid's advising hours will be changed:  

 Advising Change:  Tuesday, May 4th 10am-12pm, instead of 1-3 pm.

Dr. Joe Ventola

Dean Ventola is providing "Drop In" advising sessions via Zoom.  Zoom meetings require login with Rutgers account. Important: You must use the assigned Zoom Link listed for each designated day of the week

On the following dates Dean Ventola's advising hours will be changed:

Advising Change: Tuesday, April 27 – Advising 10:00 AM (not 9:30 AM)– 11:30 AM.   

Advising Change: Thursday, April 29 - Advising 1:30-3 pm, instead of 2-4 pm.

No Advising: Monday, May 3 

Contact the Advisor:

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  When asking your question, the following information will help us provide you with a quick answer. You must use your Rutgers Email Account! 

• Name (first and last)
• School or College
• Rutgers ID Number (RUID)
• Graduation Year (e.g. 2020)

See an overview of the major here. 

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