College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Advising & Student Resources
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Drop-in advising ONLY be offered via Zoom. No in-person drop-ins.
- Second Years can meet with a CLA Peer (Student) Advisor
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.
Email: claadvising@calpoly.edu
Phone: 805-756-6200
Location: Building 47, Room 22B
CLA ZOOM Drop-in Advising:
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:
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Sabrina CanadyLead Academic AdvisorLAES Advisor she/her/hers |
Katie HarrisAcademic AdvisorLAES Advisor she/her/hers
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Alejandra CebrerosMulticultural Academic AdvisorHablo Español she/her/hers
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Alec KoehlerAcademic AdvisorHablo Español he/him/his |
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Jacob CampbellRetention SpecialistCP Scholar Advisor Leave of Absence Advisor he/him/his
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Kate Murphy
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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 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.
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 Policies
- Academic Probation & Readmission
- 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.