Advising & Student Resources
Campus COVID-19 FAQs and Announcements
CLA Virtual Advising
The CLA Advising Center is available via zoom, email and phone!
First Year Students (not transfer): Visit the Mustang Success Center
Email Quick Questions: claadvising@calpoly.edu. While email is best, you may leave a voicemail at 805-756-6200.
Zoom Drop-in Advising:
Spring Quarter: Monday - Thursday 9am-12pm & 1-4pm; Friday 9am-12pm only (expect Fri 1-4pm offered on the following days: April 2, 9, May 14, 21, 28)
Click to enter our drop-in waiting room!
Virtual Appointments can be scheduled 9am-12pm & 1-4pm, Monday - Friday. Please select an option below.
Schedule with Any Available Advisor
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Schedule with a Specific Advisor:
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Sabrina CanadyLead Academic Advisorshe/her/hers |
Katie HarrisAcademic Advisorshe/her/hers |
Alejandra CebrerosMulticultural Academic AdvisorHablo Español she/her/hers |
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Alec KoehlerAcademic AdvisorHablo Español he/him/his |
Neela KoduriGraduate Internshe/her/hers |
Dr. Penny BennettAssociate Dean for Student Successshe/her/hers |
Zoom-in Office Hour with the Dean
Every Thursday beginning 9/17
Starting Sept. 17, every Thursday morning Dean Williams will be holding special drop-in Zoom hours between 10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Watch for the email every Thursday morning with more information, including the zoom link. You can also email Dean Williams anytime with questions and concerns directly at pjw@calpoly.edu.
College of Liberal Arts Advising Center
We encourage students to meet with an academic advisor at least once a year to ensure good progress towards earning your degree. Professional advisors and peer advisors in the CLA Advising Center can help students with a wide range of topics, including:
- Academic Success
- Academic Planning
- Academic Probation
- Changing Majors
- Forms
- Understanding Advising Tools
- Degree Progress Report
- Flowcharts & Curriculum Sheets
- GPA Calculator: Log on to your Cal Poly Portal. To access your GPA Calculator, select the “Academics” tab, then click on the “Poly Profile” link. Click on the “GPA Calculator” link.
- Poly Profile
- Degree Planner
- Tentative Course Offerings
Scholarships Offered by the College of Liberal Arts
The CLA has scholarship opportunities for both incoming students and currently enrolled students. Individual departments also offer scholarships specific to their major(s). See the department websites for more information about department or major-specific scholarships.
For information on general CLA scholarships, please email the College of Liberal Arts Dean's Office.
Participate in the Student CSU Research Competition
The CSU Student Research Competition promotes excellence in undergraduate and graduate scholarly research and creative activity by recognizing outstanding student accomplishments throughout the 23 campuses of the California State University. Cash prizes are awarded. The CLA can help you prepare your submission.