Welcome to the CAFES Advising Center

First year students: click here for academic advising!

Second-year students through seniors that are in their undergraduate studies: For Zoom and in-person drop-in advising, click here or use the QR code to wait in line for the next advisor.

        

We’re in-person and virtual! 

Drop-in advising will be closed for winter break 2024 until the first day of winter term, January 6, 2025.  CAFES Academic Advisors are still taking advising appointments and available via email during much of this time.  The CAFES Advising Center will be closed from Dec 25, 2024, to January 1, 2025. 

 

Click here or use QR code to wait in line for the next available drop-in advisor either virtually or in-person. Please do not select the "in-person" option until you physically arrive in the advising building(Bldg. 74M-A).

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. 

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DROP-IN ZOOM SESSION SCHEDULE: Winter Quarter 2025 TBD

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Agricultural Communication

   

 

 
 

Agricultural Science

 
   
 
   

Agricultural Systems Management

   

 

Animal Science

 
 
 
 

BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

 
   

Dairy Science

 
 
 
 

Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences

     
 
 

Environmental Management and Protection

 
   
 

Food Science

   
 

Forestry and Fire Science

 
   
 

Nutrition

     
 
 
   

Plant Sciences

   
 
   

Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration

 
 
 

Wine and Viticulture

 
     
 

 

 

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
 

How to Reach Us

Email: cafesadvising@calpoly.edu

 

Where to Find Us

Bldg. 74M-A

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