The College of Natural and Social Sciences Academic Advisement Center provides students with the tools needed for academic success while a student at Cal State LA. Schedule an appointment today with one of our academic advisors for guidance on creating academic plans and selecting courses to fulfill general education and major requirements for graduation.

In-Person Drop-ins

WEEK 1: JANUARY 20 - 22
9AM - 12PM

**Please note that the last student is admitted no later than 11:45AM

Lunch, closed: 12 - 1PM
Drop-Ins Resumes 1PM - 2:30PM

**Please note that the last student is admitted no later than 2:15PM

CHECK-IN AT KH D1044

DROP-INS ARE RESTRICTED FOR CLASS SCHEDULE ONLY

 

Virtual Drop-ins

JANUARY 20TH - FEBRUARY 3RD

VIRTUAL DROP-INS  (each drop-in appointment is 15 minutes)

Monday and Thursday  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom Link: https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/89805509163
**Please note that the last student is admitted no later than 3:45 pm
 

About Advising

Two male students and two female students sitting on a lawn. Behind them are buildings with red brick

WHAT WE DO

Our professional advising team helps students from orientation to graduation:

  • Understand general education and major requirements to graduate with a major in the College of Natural and Social Sciences
  • Create academic plans and select courses in fulfilling graduation requirements
  • Identify and integrate co-curricular and extra-curricular activities into an academic plan to help students achieve their academic and professional goals
  • Use the Campus Academic Requirements Report (CARR), departmental checklists/roadmaps, and other tools to monitor their academic progress
  • Apply University policies, procedures, forms, and processes necessary for graduation
  • With referrals to University resources and offices 

NSS ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT CENTER 
King Hall, D Wing, Room 1044
  (323) 343-5284
  [email protected]

*STUDENTS: use your calstatela.edu email and include your CIN for all communication purposes

CAMPUS CLOSED

The university will be closed on:

  • Monday, January 19th, 2026: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Tuesday, March 31st, 2026: Cesar Chavez Day
  • Monday, May 25th, 2026: Memorial Day
  • Friday, June 19th, 2026: Juneteenth

**SPRING BREAK(NO CLASSES)

Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd, 2026