Academic Day
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Are you a new CLA student? Academic day is a chance for you to connect with the college and meet people from your department. Learn more about resources that the College of Liberal Arts offers to support your success and explore all the opportunities your program of study holds.
All Majors
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. College Meeting for New Students (University Union - Chumash Auditorium)
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Department Meetings/Activities (as shown below)
Department/Major Student Meetings
| Department | Location |
|---|---|
| Art & Design | 34-149 |
| Communication Studies | 180-101 |
| English | 14-249 |
| Ethnic Studies | 38-114 |
| Graphic Communication | 26-204 |
| History | 52-E27 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts | 52-E22 |
| Journalism | 26-226 |
| Music | 45-218 |
| Philosophy | 53-215 |
| Political Science | 180-114 |
| Psychology & Child Development | 181-103 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Anthropology/Geography | 180-112 |
| Sociology | 180-107 |
| Theatre & Dance | 45-212 |
| World Languages & Cultures | 10-128 |
FYI
If you are looking for the meeting details for the Liberal Studies program, this degree belongs to the Bailey College of Science & Mathematics. The meeting will take place at 2:15 p.m. in Building 192, Room 106.
French and Spanish Virtual Placement Exam
Monday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m.
No registration needed.