College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Advising & Student Resources

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We MOVED! Just upstairs. We are still in Building 47, now in 36R!
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)

Email: claadvising@calpoly.edu

Phone: 805-756-6200

Location: Building 47, Room 36R

CLA ZOOM Drop-in Advising:

All drop-ins are via Zoom

Fall Quarter:

Mon - Thurs 10am-12pm & 2-4pm

No drop-ins Friday

Fall Break Drop-Ins!

Mon & Tue 10-12 & 2-4

Wed 10-12 only

NO drop-ins Wed afternoon, Closed Thurs and Friday

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

Other students can meet with the

First Available Academic Advisor

Schedule with a Specific CLA Academic Advisor:

Kara Hitchcock

Retention Specialist

Taking Time Off Advisor

she/her/hers

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.

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.

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
  - Open Lab for Degree Planner Questions
- Tentative Course Offerings

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

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.