Welcome to the CAFES Advising Center

Drop-in advising hours: 

  • Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

We’re In-Person and Virtual!

CAFES Advisors are here to support student success! We provide advising support via email, Zoom and in-person (Bldg. 74M-A). You may also email your Academic Advisor or CAFESadvising@calpoly.edu to set up an appointment. 

Zoom and in-person drop-in Advising: (Please do not log-in to in-person Advising until you are physically at the Advising Office)

Click here or use QR code to wait in line for the next advisor. 

MAJOR

DROP-IN ZOOM SESSION SCHEDULE TBD: Spring Quarter 2023
Agricultural Business

Monday 12 - 2 p.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday 9 - 10 a.m., 12 - 2 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Agricultural Communication Monday, Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday 9 - 10 a.m.
Agricultural Science Monday, Wednesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Tuesday 9 - 10 a.m 
Agricultural Systems Management Tuesday 10 - 11 a.m., 12 - 2 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday 10 - 11 a.m.
Animal Science

Monday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 
Tuesday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

Tuesday 10 - 11 a.m., 12 - 2 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday 10 - 11 a.m.
Dairy Science

Monday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tuesday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Food Science

Monday, Wednesday 9 - 11 a.m.,

1 - 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
 
Friday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences Monday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
Tuesday 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday 9 - 11 a.m., 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  
Environmental Management and Protection Monday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
Tuesday 12 - 1:30 p.m. 
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday 9 - 11 a.m., 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  
Forestry and Fire Sciences Monday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
Tuesday 12 - 1:30 p.m. 
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday 9 - 11 a.m., 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  
Nutrition

Monday, Wednesday 9 - 11 a.m.,

1 - 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Plant Sciences

Monday 9 - 10 a.m.

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday 9 - 10 a.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration

Monday, Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 
Tuesday 9 - 11 a.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.  
Wine and Viticulture Tuesday 9 - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday 12 - 2 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

If you have questions or would like to request a one-on-one Zoom or in-person appointment, please email CafesAdvising@calpoly.edu and include:  

  • First and last name, EMPL ID, major, multiple options of days and times available, and advising topic(s).

Who is my advisor?

Professional advisors provide assistance with navigating the university system. This includes things like:

  • Academic policies and procedures
  • Long-term schedule planning
  • Change of major contracts
  • Graduation checks for seniors
  • Academic probation issues
  • Readmission questions and processes
  • Study Abroad questions (after student consults with the Study Abroad Office)
  • Leave of Absence and taking terms off

Scheduled appointments are required and each appointment can last up to 30 minutes.

Professional advisors contacts >

Faculty Advisors can be visited during their individual office hours (posted by office doors, or check with departmental office). Faculty Advisors are experts in their field, and are an excellent resource for the following issues:

  • Concentration Questions 
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Industry Connections
  • Senior Projects 
  • Career Options

See Faculty Advisor information >

Peer Advising is available. For advising needs, please email CafesAdvising@calpoly.edu with advising questions or click above link for drop-in advising.

Peer Advisors can assist with the following:

  • Finding more classes to register for
  • Registration problems
  • Summer courses
  • Declaring concentrations
  • Minors
  • Transfer credits/community college questions
  • assist.org
  • Change of major
  • Degree Planner

 

CAFES Advising Solidarity Statement

 

How to Reach Us

Email: cafesadvising@calpoly.edu

 

Where to Find Us

Bldg. 74M-A

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