Undergraduate Advising

Major and Minor Advising

Cassandra Castillo is the Department's undergraduate advisor and is available to assist students with a wide variety of questions and issues that come up in relation to the major. These include but are not limited to: declaring the major; assessing progress in the major; the 102 thesis process; administrative concerns; graduation; information on courses; options for independent study; researching graduate programs and enrichment opportunities; and referral to other campus offices.

Summer 2025 Advising Schedule

Beginning May 7 through Summer 2025, advising will be available by appointment only.  Please email history-undergradadvisor@berkeley.edu to set one up.


Faculty Advising

Undergraduates are strongly encouraged to meet with faculty during office hours to discuss their classes, thesis topics, and any other questions related to their academic pursuits in History.  


Minor Advising

For minor advising, click here.