Laura Demir
Student Academic Advisor
Office Hours
Laura Demir is a Student Academic Advisor for the Media Studies program and advises intended and declared students in the major.
Laura advises students in-person and remotely via appointment, drop-in advising, and email.
Additional information regarding scheduling an appointment and drop-in advising is in the section below.
Fall 2024 Advising Schedule from August 15th through December 20th
Changes to advising availability (updated 11/25/24 – Revised):
- Laura will be working remotely the week of November 25th before the holiday begins.
- Tuesday, November 26th drop-in has been moved to Zoom. See Zoom link below.
- Holiday Schedule: The Media Studies and UGIS Offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 27th. The University will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.
- Beginning Friday, November 22nd, drop-in advising on Fridays will be from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. See new Zoom link below.
Scheduled Appointments
Tuesday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
To schedule a 30 minute appointment with Laura Demir, go to: https://laura-demir.youcanbook.me/
Students can book one week in advance of appointment. If no appointments available, check back or come to drop-in advising. Since appointments are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, new appointments for the next week should appear on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Drop-in Advising*
Monday 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Zoom link*
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – 295 Evans Hall* – Moved to Zoom on Tu, 11/26 – Zoom link.
Thursday 1:30 – 3:00 p.m – 295 Evans Hall*
Friday 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Zoom link* – Beginning 11/22, Friday drop-in advising will be from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
* No Drop-in Advising Dates: M 8/26, Tu 11/12, Th 11/14, F 11/15, F 12/20, and University holidays (9/2, 11/11, 11/28, & 11/29). Check back for updates.
To attend remote drop-in hours, click the relevant link above during the time listed. Upon entering, students will be put in a waiting room and advised in the order that they enter. Have your SID# and questions ready.
Schedule may change periodically. Check this page for updates and future dates.
- demir@berkeley.edu
- 295 Evans Hall (note change) and Remote