Advising
Welcome to EALC! Whether you are a prospective student looking to declare a major, a current student planning to study abroad, or an alumnus preparing for your next steps, our advising team is here to support you.
π€ Meet Your Major Advisor
Cassandra Dunn
Undergraduate Major & Minor Advisor
Cassandra is here to help you navigate your academic journey, design a graduation plan, declare your major/minor, and connect you with career and study abroad opportunities.
- Office: 7228 Dwinelle Hall
- Email: cassandrajj@berkeley.edu
How to Connect with Cassandra:
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Scheduled Appointments (In-Person or Zoom):
Have a detailed question or need a full program plan? Book a dedicated session.
π Schedule an Appointment via Calendly - β‘ Fall 2026 Drop-In Advising (No Appointment Needed):
Have a quick question? Stop by her office during these times:- Mondays: 1:00 PM β 2:00 PM
- Tuesdays: 10:00 AM β 12:00 PM
- Wednesdays: 2:00 PM β 3:00 PM
βοΈ Language Placement & Enrollment Support
For specific questions regarding language course placements, exams, or issues enrolling in restricted EALC classes, please contact our program support specialist:
Presi Diaz
Language & Enrollment Coordinator
- Email: diaz.mp@berkeley.edu
π‘ Before you email:
- Language Exams & Placement: If you want to know which language level to take or need to prove proficiency, please review the steps on our Language Exams Page first.
- Enrollment Issues: If you are getting an error trying to add an EALC course on CalCentral, email Presi with your Student ID, the course name, and the specific error message you are seeing or the issue.
π Quick Links & Student Resources
- Course Equivalency & Study Abroad Credit:
Did you take an East Asian studies/language course in another department, at another university or during study abroad? Request that it count toward your major or minor by submitting the Course Articulation Request Form. - EALC Undergraduate Email List:
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