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College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Advising & Student Resources

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

First Year Students (not transfers): Visit the Mustang Success Center (first year advising)

Incoming Transfer Students: Welcome! We are excited to have you! You will register for fall 2023 on Aug 14th. We will help you prepare for Fall registration during Transfer SLO Days. Read more about preparing for fall and keep checking your Cal Poly email for detailed and timely information. Please know that we are unable to provide personalized advising until your transfer evaluation is complete, mid July-early Aug. You will get an email when this is completed.

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Email: claadvising@calpoly.edu

Phone: 805-756-6200

Location: Building 47, Room 22B

CLA ZOOM Drop-in Advising:

 
Fall Quarter:
Monday - Friday
10am-12pm & 2-4pm
 
Extended drop-in hours: 9am-1pm & 1-4pm
Week 1: April 3-7
Weeks 8, 9 & 10: May 22 - June 9
 
 

Click to enter our drop-in waiting room!

 

Schedule an Appointment with a CLA Advisor:

  • LAES and perspective LAES majors should meet with Katie or Sabrina
  • Cal Poly Scholars should prioritize meeting with Jacob, but can meet with any Advisor
  • Students considering taking time off should meet with Jacob

 

Second Years can meet with a Peer Advisor!

Any Available Advisor

      

 

Schedule with a Specific CLA Advisor:

Sabrina Canady

Katie Harris

Alejandra CLA Advising Alec Koehler

Sabrina Canady

Lead Academic Advisor

LAES Advisor

she/her/hers

Katie Harris

Academic Advisor

LAES Advisor

she/her/hers

 

 

Alejandra Cebreros

Multicultural Academic Advisor

Hablo Español

she/her/hers

 

Alec Koehler

Academic Advisor

Hablo Español

he/him/his

 

Alejandra CLA Advising  

 

Jacob Campbell

Retention Specialist

CP Scholar Advisor

Leave of Absence Advisor

he/him/his

 

 

Kate Murphy
Kate Murphy
she/her/hers

Schedule a Meeting with the CLA Associate Dean for Student Success

CLA Associate Dean for Student Success, Kate Murphy, is also available to meet with students. Dr. Murphy is an advocate for students who typically works with returning students, those in disqualified (DQ) status, and those navigating difficult, complex, or sensitive situations. You can also email her with questions and concerns directly at ksmurphy@calpoly.edu.

 

 


Zoom-in Office Hour with Dean Williams

Zoom Drop-in Office Hour with the CLA Dean

Every Thursday beginning 9/22

Starting Sept. 22, Dean Williams will be holding special "Drop-in on the Dean" hours from 10 to 11 a.m. every Thursday on Zoom. 

Watch for an email every Thursday morning with more information, including the zoom link for virtual sessions. 

Students are also welcome to email Dean Williams any time with questions and concerns directly at pjw@calpoly.edu 


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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:

 

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. 

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