Visit our team and meet with an academic advisor who can provide accurate information regarding questions related to university, college, General Education and graduation requirements. The Nest also offers pre-graduate advising to provide guidance on post undergraduate educational options
Director and Associate Director for Native American Retention Initiative
The Director and Associate Director of The Nest provide support to students in many capacities, including academic advising. Students can meet with the Director and Associate Director to discuss any goals, concerns, and/or planning they have related to their academic success at UC Davis. You can connect with Michelle Villegas-Frazier, Director, at [email protected], or connect with Will Sampson, Associate Director, at [email protected] to schedule academic advising appointments.
Native American Studies (NAS) Department Major and Minor Advising
In partnership with the UC Davis Department of Native American Studies (NAS), The Nest works closely with the department to facilitate major and minor advising for NAS. For appointments with NAS Student Affairs Officer Jeremiah Thompson, please email [email protected] to set up time to meet.
Native American Studies Department Graduate School Advising
Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Native American Studies at UC Davis? We encourage you to check out the Department of Native American Studies website for more information, and connect with department Graduate Program Coordinator Monica Shiel at [email protected].
Pre-Graduate/Law School Advising
Pre-Graduate advising is here to support students to enhance their preparation and applications for professional degrees or graduate school. Advisors highly encourage students who are unsure about graduate or professional school to stop by and explore all the options. We strongly encourage you to connect with Pre-Graduate/Law School Advising services.
You can connect with Michelle Villegas-Frazier, Director, at [email protected] or schedule an appointment by contacting Jean Murata ([email protected]). You can also connect with Will Sampson, Associate Director to schedule an appointment to meet at [email protected].
Student Success Strategies
Success Coaching and Learning Strategies helps to build your skills and reflect on your goals through workshops and one-on-one appointments. Please check out their workshop offerings for Winter Quarter 2026!