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Academic Advisement at Cal
State L.A. Why is
Academic Advisement Important at Cal State L.A.?
Academic Advisement is an essential component for a positive student
experience and your success at Cal State L.A. Obtaining Academic Advisement
in a timely way
and on a regular basis, increases your opportunity to succeed
academically, to successfully progress toward your degree objective, and to
graduate in a timely manner.  In addition, because the approved degree program becomes the
basis for determining your eligibility for a degree, changes in your program
must have your adviser's approval. By seeing an academic adviser quarterly
or at least semi-annually, your academic records can be entered on-line into
the computer during advisement sessions. When the time comes for filing a
"Graduation Check," it can be forwarded to the Graduation Office
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What is Academic Advisement at Cal State L.A.?
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Who and When Should Students Get Academic
Advisement?
Academic Advisement is required for all new students prior to their first
quarter in attendance at Cal State L.A. Before registering for classes, you must consult
an adviser in your major department, school, division, or College-Based Advisement Center to
plan a program of study. After your initial advisement session, you should consult an
academic adviser at least annually, or more often as necessary, to enhance academic
success. Undergraduate students who, upon admission to the University, are unable to
select a specific major must consult an academic adviser in the University Academic
Advisement Center.
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Where Do Students Obtain Academic Advisement?
Undergraduate Degree Students can obtain Academic Advisement from Principal
Program Department Advisers in their Major colleges, Faculty advisers in their Major and
Minor Departments, and College-Based Advisement Centers. Department Principal Advisers and
Pre-professional Principal Advisers should be one of the first stops for new students.
Their office locations and extensions are listed in each Quarter's Schedule
of Classes.
College-Based Advisement Centers
Locations, Telephone Numbers and Principal Advisers are as
follows:
Graduate (Post-Baccalaureate Students) should obtain advisement from the
Department or Division offering the Post Baccalaureate Degree Program (except for those
declared in the College of Business and Economics, whose students should seek advisement
through the Business & Economics Advisement Center). Graduate Students who do not have a declared degree
objective should contact the
Graduate Studies and Research Office at (323) 343-3820.
Other Advisement Centers
Pre-Admissions Advisement for
New and Transfer Students
Location: SA 101
Phone: (323) 343-3178
If you are considering attending
Cal State L.A. or have questions about transferring to our University,
contact Pre-Admissions Advisement.
Teaching Credential Advisement Center
Location: King Hall D2067
Phone: (323) 343-4342
Office Hours: Monday though Thursday, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm; Friday 10:00 am -
4:30 pm
All new credential students not enrolled in EDCI 300AB or EDSP 300
must attend group advisement prior to meeting with an advisor.
Please call (323) 343-4342 for a current schedule.
Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletics Academic Advisor: Ms. Melissa Basalla
Location: PE 110
Phone: (323) 343-3096
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How Do Students Make Appointments for Academic
Advisement?
Most advisement offices have some provisions for "Walk-in" advisement
appointments. However, it is best to schedule appointments with your academic adviser by
phone or in person to ensure sufficient time to cover all of your advisement issues and
needs, and to give the adviser an opportunity to prepare for the advisement session.
Be sure to bring with you to the Advisement session any pertinent information
that will help your adviser provide you with complete, accurate, and up-to-date advisement
information, such as Placement Test Scores (ELM, EPT), SAT/ACT Scores, TOEFL Scores, AP
(Advanced Placement Test Scores), Transfer Credit, and Collegiate Transcripts.
Would you like answers to any of these academic advisement
questions? See your Academic Adviser for the "fast track" to the answers!
- What is a Minor? How do I declare a Minor?
- Do Science Majors need to complete the G.E. Science
Block
B?
- I want to be a teacher, what courses should I take?
- How many units do I need to be a Sophomore?
- How do I declare a Dual Major?
- What are Catalog Dates and why are they important?
- Do I need Math 100 or Math 102 as a Business Administration Major?
- Do I need to take English 102?
- When do I take the WPE?
- What is the Upper Division Theme?
- How long does it take to finish the G.E.s?
- What is the difference between Upper and Lower Division classes?
- What are the Basic Subjects in the G.E. Program?
- How can I be in the
General Education Honors Program?
- Do I have to register for different classes for Winter Quarter?
- Is taking 4 classes a quarter too much or too difficult?
- What courses should I take first?
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