Biological Sciences Advising

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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
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 Dr. Joseph P. Ventola
Assistant Dean

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Office of Academic Programs
Martin Hall, Room 109
(848) 932-3000
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Please note: The OUGI Virtual Front Desk Will Be Closed During Spring Break!

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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).

Now Accepting Applications until April 16, 2021  for the DLS SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP RESEARCH PROGRAM! 

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 read the Zoom Meeting information details in the link. 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 and use your Rutgers email account to be assisted.

DAY                    

 HOURS

 LOCATION

Monday

 10:00 AM-12:00 PM "Drop In" hours - Zoom Meeting Information and Link

Tuesday 

 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM By Webex appointment (see directions above to schedule)  

Wednesday 

 12:30 AM- 3:00 PM By Webex appointment  (see directions above to schedule)
Thursday  10:00 AM -12:00 PM

 "Drop In" hours - Zoom Meeting Information and Link
Thursday  1:00 PM -2:00 PM

"Drop In" hours - Zoom Meeting Information and Link

Friday

 9:30 AM -12:00 PM

By Webex appointment  (see directions above to schedule)

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

 

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

DAY                  

HOURS

LOCATION

Monday

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

  "Drop In" hours – Zoom Meeting Link   passcode: 466577  This Zoom Link is for Monday ONLY

Tuesday

 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM  "Drop In" hours –  Zoom Meeting Link  passcode:  010401 This Zoom Link is for Tuesday ONLY

Thursday

 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM  "Drop In" hours – Zoom Meeting Link   passcode: 010401   This Zoom Link is for Thursday ONLY


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

 

Contact the Advisor:

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  • 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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