College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Advising & Student Resources

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

Email: claadvising@calpoly.edu (email using your Cal Poly Email only)

Phone: 805-756-6200

Location: Building 47, Room 36R

(along the street, between English and Fisher Science)

CLA ZOOM Drop-in Advising: All drop-ins are via Zoom

Winter Break:

Dec 16-20, Mon-Thur

10-12 & 2-4

*except Tue 17th 10-12 cancelled

Mon Dec 23, 2-4pm

Tue Dec 24, 10am-12pm

Thurs Jan 2, 10-12 & 2-4

Fri Jan 3, no drop-ins

Winter Quarter:

Monday - Thursday

10am-12pm & 2-4pm*

No drop-ins Friday*

*Exceptions noted below (coming soon)

Click to enter our drop-in waiting room!

Schedule an Appointment:

Second years should met with a Peer Advisor
LAES and perspective LAES majors should meet with Katie or Sabrina
Students considering time off should meet with Kara

Meet with the First Available Advisor

Second Years should meet with a

Or, Select a Specific Advisor:

Kara Hitchcock

Retention Specialist

Taking Time Off Advisor

she/her/hers

Schedule a Meeting with the Interim Associate Dean for Student Success

CLA Interim Associate Dean for Student Success, Lauren Kolodziejski, is also available to meet with students. Dr. Kolodziejski is an advocate for students and 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 lkolodzi@calpoly.edu.

Interim Dean Kate Murphy

Drop-in Office Hour with Interim Dean Kate Murphy

Every other Thursday beginning 10/3

Starting Oct. 3, Interim Dean Murphy will be holding special "Drop-in on the Dean" hours from 9 to 10 a.m. every other Thursday in Building 47, Room 31.

Watch for an email Thursday mornings with more information.

Students are also welcome to email Interim Dean Murphy any time with questions and concerns directly at ksmurphy@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.
- Degree Planner
  - Open Lab for Degree Planner Questions
- Tentative Course Offerings

Minoring
Multicultural Scholars Program
Registration
Studying Abroad
Summer School
Transfer Credit
Withdrawal (Course, Term & Retroactive)

Your Cal Poly email is used for official communication. Please

College Possible

The College of Liberal Arts is partnering with College Possible’s Catalyze program as part of our commitment to student success. This initiative connects students with a near-peer success coach who understands the challenges of college life. Coaches provide personalized support to students in the program, and engaging with their coaches empowers students to overcome obstacles and achieve their academic and personal goals. To learn more about the College Possible program at Cal Poly, reach out to Multicultural Academic Advisor Alejandra Cebreros.

Research Engagement in the College of Liberal Arts

The College of Liberal Arts is committed to supporting the professional development of students and faculty through opportunities and resources for scholarly engagement. Research and creative activities in the College of Liberal Arts span the humanities, visual and performing arts, communications, and social sciences. Learn more about research opportunities within the CLA.