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.

 

EAB Appointment Information

Drop-ins are unavailable for Summer 2024. They will resume during Fall 2024.

Continue to check Navigate LA once more appointments become available. 

Navigate LA appointment link https://calstatela.campus.eab.com/home 

*Students are given 10-minutes late grace period.

1) Click the blue “Get Assistance” tab.

2)Then click "Undergraduate Advising"

3) Then choose the "service" for the appointment

You can also email your questions to our center at [email protected] .

*First-Time Freshmen and New Transfers please be advised your orientation will be emailed to your CalStateLa email. NSS Advisement Center can't assist students before their orientation, we appreciate your enthusiasm but because your file is not fully completed, we are unable to assist you at this time. You will receive your courses on or before your orientation date, at the orientation advisors will assist students with enrollment.

 

NSS Department Relocation 

Due to roof replacements and other remodeling projects, seven of our NSS department offices have been relocated this Summer 2024 term.

Department

New Location

Anthropology 

Library Palmer Wing  2097

Chemistry and Biochemistry

La Kretz Hall 253 and 254

Geography, Geology & Environment            

Library Palmer Wing 2097

History

Library Palmer Wing 2097

Latin American Studies

Library Palmer Wing 4055

Mathematics

Biological Sciences (BIOS) Building 140

Psychology

Engineering and Technology (E&T) Building A519 & 520                 

Sociology

Library Palmer Wing 2097

 

 

Video Resources

Questions with the 'Graduation Application' tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1s30kBVrP4

 How to use the 'Degree Planner' tutorial video: https://youtu.be/wt-Lqw1r6Po?si=z23V_wwbGU9daAHv

How to use the 'Schedule Planner' tutorial video:  https://youtu.be/3ojsvCAgixE?si=9NQl049dVqL-9YSa

MISSION

In partnership with students and the wider Cal State LA community, the NSS Academic Advisement Center fosters a supportive and validating learning environment where advisors teach and empower students to develop, understand, and achieve their educational goals.

GET STARTED WITH ADVISING

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Student Support

Need help with degree planning and progression, graduation check, exploring or declaring a major, or other academic concerns? The NSS Advisement Center team is here to help with virtual and in-person appointments. 

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
Phone: (323) 343-5284
Got questions? Email [email protected]