4. Meet Your Advisors
Graduate Checklist: Get to Know Your Advisors and Explore More Resources
Your Success Team
Your AGSM success team is here to help you succeed during your time in UCR School of Business. Contact your advisor for information on classes, academic success, and any concerns you have about academic performance. Your advisors also offer career support and resources to provide you with career development and networking opportunities while you are a student and beyond.
AGSM Advising and Student Services
Sarah McBride
Associate Director for Academic Advising and Student Services
K - Q and Veterans
sarah.mcbride@ucr.edu
Anderson South 106A
Erika Santoyo
Associate Director for Academic Advising and Student Services
A - J and Athletes
erika.santoyo@ucr.edu
Anderson South 106B
Alexis Jackson
Graduate Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator
R - Z and Student Programs
alexis.jackson1@ucr.edu
Anderson South 106
Sabine M Freij
Director of Advising and Student Services
Athletes and Ph.D. students
sabine.freij@ucr.edu
Anderson South 101A
AGSM Advising
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About AGSM Advising and Student Services
Your Advising and Student Services team is here to support your academic journey. You will have an advisor that will be there to help you know what classes to take, how to navigate the UCR system, and to answer any questions you have impacting your academic success. You can book individual appointments, attend drop-in advising, access group advising, and attend fun events with AGSM Advising and Student Services. In addition, all incoming students will have a Peer Mentor assigned by the first week of July. These peers are here to help you navigate any questions and concerns as you prepare for your program throughout summer.
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WHAT is Advising?
We are here to support you and make sure that you have the information and resources you need to accomplish your career and academic goals. Please make an appointment to see us if you have any questions or concerns about:
- Class Registration
- Academic Challenges
- Withdrawals or Leaves of Absence
- Questions about accessing Campus Resources
- Anything impacting your academic progress at UCR!
- Career exploration
- Job Search (Internship, part-time, and full-time)
- Resume and cover-letter writing
- Interviewing skills and mock interviews
- Career development resources
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HOW Can I Prepare for an Advising Session?
- Know your Student ID number.
- Write down the questions you would like answered.
- Make an Appointment.
- We recommend that you ask short questions during drop-in hours and schedule longer appointments for more complex questions.
- Take notes during the session to remember important answers and information.
- If you want your resume reviewed, please send it in advance to your career counselor in Word format before your career advising appointment.
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WHO is my Advisor?
The Advising Office assigns advisors alphabetically by last name (surname). We encourage you to attend
- Sarah McBride, sarah.mcbride@ucr.edu
- Erika Santoyo, erika.santoyo@ucr.edu
- Alexis Jackson, alexis.jackson1@ucr.edu
- HOW Can I Stay Connected to AGSM Advising and Student Services?
Community Connection
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AGSM Student Organizations
There are many ways for you to get involved and enhance your leadership experience at the AGSM.
Student Career Advisory Council
School of Business Leadership Council (SBLC)
Student Clubs for Business Students:
Professional Organizations for Business Students:
Professional Organizations
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UCR Student Groups
UCR has a thriving and diverse student population. Build connections that last and find resources by connecting with your community and student organizations.
- African Student Programs (ASP) | asp.ucr.edu
- Asian Pacific Student Programs (APSP) | apsp.ucr.edu
- Chicano Student Programs (CSP) | csp.ucr.edu
- LGBT Resource Center (LGBTRC) | out.ucr.edu
- Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC) | mesc.ucr.edu
- Native American Student Programs (NASP) | nasp.ucr.edu
- The Office of Foster Youth Support Services (OFYSS) | fosteryouth.ucr.edu
- Undocumented Student Programs (USP) | usp.ucr.edu
- UCR Student Life | studentlife.ucr.edu
- Veteran’s Resource Center | veterans.ucr.edu/community
- Women's Resource Center (WRC) | wrc.ucr.edu
