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ECST ADVISING CENTER NEWS

The ECST Advising Center is open!
Our advisors are ready to meet with you in person or remotely via zoom.

Schedule your virtual advising appointment

Your academic advisor from the College of ECST Student Success Center (ESSC) is ready to meet with you. Let's discuss your classes and the next steps to stay on track. Busy schedule? We've got you covered; you can choose to schedule an appointment, drop-in (virtual), visit the Zoom help desk, or send us an email. Pick the option that works for you, reach out and let's plan for success together.

ECST advising appointments are currently not face-to-face. Advisors are available thru video conference (Zoom), phone call, or email. Check the Advising Center Appointment Schedule section below for more information and current appointment dates and times.

Appointment Options

Schedule (30-min)

  • Accommodates busy schedule.
  • 30-minute appointment.
  • Schedule in advance.
  • Request by EAB Navigate LA.

Drop-In (20-min)

  • Last-minute assistance.
  • 20-minute appointment.
  • First-come-first-serve basis.
  • No appointment needed.
  • Meet the first available advisor.
  • Request by EAB Navigate LA.

Help Desk (10-min)

  • Quick questions.
  • 10-minute appointment.
  • Join our Zoom advising room and meet with a peer advisor.

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Schedule conflict? Take advantage of Email Advising.

To assist students as quickly as possible with advising, send the ECST Advising Center an email. Email advising does not replace an advising appointment. Students are encouraged to talk to their advisor about concerns or questions during a drop-in or scheduled advising appointment.

[email protected]

Advising Center Appointment

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FALL 2022 SCHEDULE
August 22 - December 23

Advising times are updated each semester. Please check the schedule below for current advising appointment dates and times.

Email Advising

In order to assist students as quickly as possible with advising, recommended courses will be emailed to you by your advisor in preparation for registration. The objective of email advising is to start the communication exchange with students and not to replace an advising appointment. Students are encouraged to review the recommended courses and be prepared to talk to their advisor about concerns and/or questions during a drop-in or scheduled appointment.

ECST Advising Center [email protected].

Schedule Appointment (30-min) Schedule

Schedule a 30-min appointment using EAB

BEST OPTION: To accommodate a busy schedule.

30-Min Appointment Schedule: Appointments are available in person and remotely via Zoom. Schedule your appointment using Navigate LA.
DAY AM-TIME PM-TIME
Mon. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tues. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wed. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. N/A
Thur. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Please make a Drop-in Appointment if Scheduled Appointments are not available.
info icon HOW TO USE EAB: To request an ADVISING APPOINTMENT and VIRTUAL CHECK-IN.

Drop-In (20 min) Schedule

Drop-in is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

BEST OPTION: For last-minute assistance.

20- Min Drop-In Schedule: Fall 2022, same-day drop-in appointments are available in person and remotely via Zoom. Schedule your appointment using Navigate LA.
DAY AM-TIME PM-TIME
Monday 9:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

info icon HOW TO USE EAB: To request a DROP-IN APPOINTMENT & VIRTUAL CHECK-IN.

Help-Desk (10 min) Schedule

HELP DESK (10 min)

Join our zoom advising room and meet with a peer advisor.

BEST OPTION: This is a good option if you have a quick question.

10-Min Help-Desk Schedule: Fall 2022
DAY AM-TIME PM-TIME
Monday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. N/A
Tuesday N/A 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. N/A
Thursday N/A 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday N/A N/A

Zoom link https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/937 24 781900
By phone (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID 93724781900

 

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOPS

The College of ECST's Academic Success Workshop is designed for ECST students on academic probation or disqualification. We understand there can be many challenges that may impact a student's ability to succeed in their academic coursework. Our goal is to help you identify these specific challenges and develop a plan of action for success. Take action, and make sure to attend at least one of the Academic Success Workshops after meeting with your advisor (ESSC or department advisor) concerning your classes.

Spring 2023 workshops to be announced.
Keep an eye out for future Workshop dates and times.

Spring 2023 Workshops

SPRING 2023 WORKSHOPS
Offered TBA

Workshop Schedule will be updated at the end of the Fall semester
WORKSHOP TIME ZOOM LINK
Workshop ONE TBA TBA
Workshop TWO TBA TBA

Students need to attend only one workshop.

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ADVISING CENTER or DEPARTMENT ADVISING?

The College of ECST has a split advising model carried out by professional staff (ECST Advising Center) and faculty (ECST Department) to ensure our students achieve their educational and personal goals. Not sure if you should make an appointment with the ECST Advising Center or a faculty advisor from your department? The chart below provides a quick reference to explain the difference. VIEW THE ECST ADVISING CENTER SYLLABUS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Undergraduate Students

Not sure who to make your advising appointment with? Take a look at the chart below, and locate your department. Check if you have met the department's specific lower-division requirements to determine whether to make an appointment with the Advisement Center or a faculty advisor in your department.

Who Do You Book Your Appointment With? Have you completed your specific lower-division requirements?

ADVISING CENTER APPOINTMENT DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT
If you are currently working on completing the department's lower-division requirements below, make an advising appointment with the professional staff at the ECST Advising center. If you have completed the department's specific lower-division requirements below, make an appointment with a faculty advisor through your department.

ENGINEERING and
PRE-ENGINEERING

 

Currently working on completing math up to Calculus III and PHYS 2100/2200. Please make an appointment with the ECST Advising Center. Check the "Advising Center Appointment" section above for advising options and view the current ECST Advising Center schedule.

Make an Appointment

 

info icon HOW TO USE EAB TO REQUEST ADVISING

  1. Scheduled Appointment and Virtual Check-In.
  2. Drop-In Appointment and Virtual Check-In.

ENGINEERING and
PRE-ENGINEERING

 

REQUIRED: Completed math up to Calculus III and PHYS 2100/2200. Please make an advising appointment with the Department. Click on your department link below for faculty advising information.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
PRE-COMPUTER SCIENCE

 

Currently working on math (up to Calculus II) and CS 2011-2013. Please make an appointment with the ECST Advising Center. Check the "Advising Center Appointment" section above for advising options and view the current ECST Advising Center schedule.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

 

info icon HOW TO USE EAB TO REQUEST ADVISING

  1. Scheduled Appointment and Virtual Check-In.
  2. Drop-In Appointment and Virtual Check-In.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
PRE-COMPUTER SCIENCE

 

REQUIRED: Completed math up to Calculus II and CS 2011-2013. Please make an advising appointment with the Department. Click on your department link below for faculty advising information.

TECHNOLOGY

Aviation Administration AVAD, Fire Protection Administration & Technology FPAT, Graphic Communications GRAF, Industrial Technology ITEC

 

Currently working on the first and second years of the curriculum. Please make an appointment with the ECST Advising Center. Check the "Advising Center Appointment" section above for advising options and view the current ECST Advising Center schedule.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

 

info icon HOW TO USE EAB TO REQUEST ADVISING

  1. Scheduled Appointment and Virtual Check-In.
  2. Drop-In Appointment and Virtual Check-In

TECHNOLOGY

 

REQUIRED: Completed the first and second years of the curriculum. Please make an advising appointment with the Department. Click on your department link below for faculty advising information.

Graduate Students

Graduate students receive advising services through their major department. Updates or changes regarding your major's concentration and electives can be made only with the approval of the graduate advisor. All graduate students are required to see the Chair of the Department for further information. To make an appointment with an advisor in your department, please contact the department directly. ECST GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Transfer Students

Transfer students who have completed the Cal State LA, College of ECST's department-specific lower-division program requirements (see "Undergraduate Students"), please contact the department to schedule an advising appointment with a faculty advisor. If you have not completed the requirements, please make an appointment with the professional staff at the ECST Advising Center [email protected].

Prospective Students

Prospective Cal State LA, College of ECST students seeking general information regarding ECST degree programs, please contact the [email protected]

Meet the Advisors

ECST Advising Center professional advisors.

Advisors: Contacts:
Gerardo Lopez

Gerardo Lopez

[email protected]

Lourdes Vasquez

Lourdes Vasquez

[email protected]

Bobbie Galaz

Bobbie Galaz

[email protected]

Ernesto Chavez

Ernesto Ivan Chavez

[email protected]

ECST Advisement Center Main Line (323)343-4574
Voicemail only at this time.

ECST Advising Center

College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST)
Engineering & Technology (E&T) Building, Room A125
Phone (323) 343-4574 | [email protected]