Advising

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The Department of Technology strives to provide you with the support and academic information needed to reach your degree goal from the Department of Technology at California State University, Los Angeles.

We recommend contacting your advisor via email before registering for each semester to ensure that you are on track with your degree.

Program Advisors + Times

Fall 2026 Advising Hours

PROGRAMADVISING HOURSADVISOR
B.S. Aviation Administration

In-Person and Zoom

  • M: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • M - F: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    via Email
Rachel Friedman, Ph.D.
Office: E&T A-217
Phone: (323) 343-4563
Email: [email protected]
B.S. Fire Protection Administration & Technology

In-Person

  • T: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lily Chen, Ph.D.
Office: E&T A-336
Phone: (323) 343-4567
Email: [email protected] 
B.S. Engineering Technology Advisor

In-Person and Zoom

  • T: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • W: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mauricio Castillo, Ph.D.
Office: E&T A-339
Phone: (323) 343-4573
Email: [email protected]
M.S. Industrial Management Advisor

In-Person and Email

  • T and TH: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • W: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • And by appointment 
Rupa Purasinghe, Ph.D., P.E.
Office: E&T A-337a
Phone: (323) 343-4459
Email: [email protected] 

* Email Dr. Purasinghe to request an appointment at [email protected].
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DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY

5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032 | E&T, A-337
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