College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Advising & Student Resources
First Year Students (not transfers): Visit the Mustang Success Center (first year advising)
Incoming Transfer Students: Welcome! We are excited for you to join us! You will register for Fall classes on Aug 12th. We will help you prepare for registration at Transfer SLO Days - Part 2, on Aug 7 or 8 (depending on your major). Please read more about preparing for fall and keep checking your Cal Poly email for detailed and timely information. We are unable to provide personalized advising until AFTER your transfer evaluation is complete, mid July - early Aug. You will get an email when this is complete. You will be able to ask one-on-one questions at Transfer SLO Days - Part 2 and the next few days before registration. See you soon!
CLA ZOOM Drop-in Advising: All drop-ins are via Zoom
Click to enter our drop-in waiting room!
Schedule an Appointment:
- LAES and perspective LAES majors should meet with Katie or Sabrina
- Students considering time off should meet with Kara
Second Years should meet with aPeer Advisor! |
Other students can meet with theFirst Available Academic Advisor |
Schedule with a Specific CLA Academic Advisor:
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Sabrina CanadyLead Academic AdvisorLAES Advisor she/her/hers |
Katie HarrisAcademic AdvisorLAES Advisor she/her/hers |
Alejandra CebrerosMulticultural Academic AdvisorHablo Español she/her/hers |
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Eric CuvelierAcademic Advisorhe/him/his |
Kara HitchcockRetention SpecialistTaking Time Off Advisor she/her/hers |
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.
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
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.