Undergraduate Advising

The PSTAT Office is open for in-person advising on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. PSTAT Advisors are available remotely on Thursdays and Fridays, via email, drop-in, or by appointment.

Undergraduate Program Advisors

The Undergraduate Program advisor is a staff member who handles the administrative duties of the undergraduate program. The Undergraduate Program Advisor is a good resource for departmental and UC-wide policy.  

Advisors: Ellery Wilkie (she/her) & Yan Lashchev (he/him)
Office: SH 5607
 
Fall 2024 Advising Hours
IN PERSON Drop-In Advising in SH 5607: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:30am and 1:30pm-4:00pm*

ONLINE Drop-In Advising: Thursday, 1:00pm-3:00pm

*The PSTAT Office will be closed for Thanksgiving Break 11/28-11/29. Normal advising hours will resume Monday, ​12/2. 

    You should see the Undergraduate Program Advisor for:
    • Major forms and petitions
    • General guidelines on major requirements
    • Advisement for course schedules
    • Changing majors
    • Referral to campus resources

    When emailing the PSTAT Office, please use your UCSB umail account and include the following information: Full Name, PERM, Major, and a full explanation of your question.

    Students should contact Academic Advising at the College of Letters and Science for questions regarding General Education and University requirements. More information on how to contact the advising office at the College of Letters and Science can be found here.

     

    Undergraduate Peer Advisors

    The Undergraduate Peer advisor is a student member of the PSTAT staff who handles basic questions on the undergraduate program. The Peer Advisor can give a personal perspective on courses and co-curricular activities, as well as give tips and resources on the PSTAT majors.

    Peer Advisors: 
    • Sara Li (Statistics and Data Science)
    • Wei Chan (Statistics and Data Science w/ Actuarial Science focus)
    • Angel Huang (Financial Math and Statistics) 
    Office: SH 5607
    Appointments coming soon!

    You should see the Undergraduate Peer Advisor for:

    • General guidelines on major requirements
    • Changing/declaring majors
    • Social support
    • Clubs Information

    EAP Peer Advisor:

    • Tess Ivinjack
    Office Hours: Mondays 1:30pm-3pm at SH 5607 (In person hours moved to Tuesday 11/19 from 9:30am-11:30am)
    Remote Advising via Zoom: Thursdays 11am-12pm and 3:30pm-4:30pm at Tess' Zoom Room or email to make an appointment
    You should see the EAP Peer Advisor for:
    • Guidance on EAP Programs and studying abroad as a PSTAT major
    • Assistance completing the Academic Planning Form (APF)
    • Questions on EAP course articulations 

    Faculty Undergraduate Program Advisors

    The Faculty Undergraduate Advisors are faculty members who are appointed each year to advise students regarding their academic programs and progress. Undergraduate students should consult with the department’s Faculty Undergraduate Advisors about their program of study

    Statistics and Data Science Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jack Miller (they/them)
    Email: statsfacultyadvisor@pstat.ucsb.edu       
    Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:30pm-3pm by appointment here. 

    Financial Mathematics and Statistics & Actuarial Science Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tomoyuki Ichiba (FMS) & Dr. Hal Pedersen (ACTSC)
    Office Hours (FMS): Tuesdays 11am - 1pm by appointment here.
    Office Hours (ACTSC): TBD
     
    Lower Division Director and Pre-Major Advisor: Dr. Dawn Holmes (she/her)
    Office Hours: TBD 
     

    The Faculty Undergraduate Advisor can give general guidance on:

    • Graduate School Options
    • Evaluate General Academic Progress
    • Guidance on programs of study
    • Research Options
    • Career Exploration and Advising

    Actuarial Program Director & Advising for BS/MS Actuarial Students

    Students that are interested in the combined BS/MS Actuarial Program will work closely with the Actuarial Program Director, Dr. Hal Pedersen, with regards to academic goals, progress, and objectives both in undergrad status and in grad status.

    Actuarial Program Director and Advisor: Dr. Hal Pedersen (he/him)
    Email: hpedersen@pstat.ucsb.edu
    Office: SH 5513