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Virtual Office Hours for Advising

The Bio Advising Office will offer virtual office hours for the remainder of the spring semester. These virtual advising sessions provide a convenient way to connect with one of our professional advisors for assistance with a variety of advising needs. 

Virtual Office Hours Schedule 

  • Mondays: 2 - 4 PM
  • Tuesdays: 1 - 3 PM
  • Wednesdays: 10 AM - 12 PM
  • Thursdays: 1 - 3 PM 
  • Fridays: 10 AM - 12 PM

Students should come prepared with their V-number and specific questions for advising. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to meet with a specific advisor, but you will have the opportunity to meet with an experienced Biology advisor. If you are a prospective student or newly admitted student, please email bioadvising@vcu.edu to schedule an appointment. 

Virtual Office Hour Drop-in Link:

https://vcu.zoom.us/j/8241570867 

Virtual Advising:

  1. Join our virtual advising session via Zoom from your desktop or mobile app at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/8241570867. You must be logged into your VCU Zoom account (your Zoom email/password is the same as your VCU email/password).
  2. Upon logging in, you will enter our waiting room and soon be greeted by a Biology Advisor. If the office hour has not yet begun, you will need to wait until the office hour advisor starts the meeting.
  3. During high-demand times, the advisor may place you in a private breakout room (if needed). 
  4. We highly recommend using a laptop or desktop computer, especially if we need to access the eServices/Degree Works system and may need to share the screen during your session. We also recommend using headphones if you cannot attend the meeting from a private place. 
  5. For safety and privacy, meetings will end if you attempt to connect.
    1. While you are in class, actively working, or in another meeting
    2. While you are driving
    3. While you are in a public space or otherwise preoccupied
  6. When you and your advisor are finished, you can leave the meeting.
Special Notes

Student must join the Virtual Office Hours Advising from a desktop application or the Zoom Mobile App and log in to their VCU Zoom account (your Zoom email/password). Students who attempt to join the meeting as "guests" or via their browser will not be able to meet with an advisor.