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College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Advising & Student Resources

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

  • Drop-in advising ONLY be offered via Zoom. No in-person drop-ins.

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

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Phone: 805-756-6200
Location: Building 47, Room 36R

CLA ZOOM Drop-in Advising:

All drop-ins are via Zoom
 
Winter Quarter:
Mon - Thurs 10am-12pm & 2-4pm
No drop-ins Friday (except Feb 23, March 1 and 8)
 
Extended Drop-ins
Mon - Friday 9am-12pm & 1-4pm
Feb 21 - Mar 1

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 a

Peer Advisor!

 

Other students can meet with the 

First Available Academic Advisor

Schedule with a Specific CLA Academic Advisor:

Sabrina Canady

Katie Harris

Alejandra CLA Advising

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

Maria Valencia Kara Hitchcock

 

Maria Valencia

Academic Advisor

Hablo Español

she/her/hers

 

Kara Hitchcock

Retention Specialist

Taking Time Off Advisor

she/her/hers

 

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.

 

 


Dean Williams

Drop-in Office Hour with the CLA Dean

Every Thursday beginning 9/28

Starting Sept. 28, Dean Williams will be holding special "Drop-in on the Dean" hours from 10 to 11 a.m. every Thursday in Building 47, Room 31.

Watch for an email every Thursday morning with more information.

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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