Welcome to CAFES Advising Center

CAFES Advising: We’re Virtual!

CAFES Advisors are here to support student success! We’re providing advising support via email and Zoom. Our office is closed at this time to in-person or drop-in appointments due to coronavirus safety precautions. Please drop-in to our Zoom Advising sessions for general or major-specific advice at the times listed below as we would love to assist you with your immediate questions this fall! You may also email your Academic Advisor or CAFESadvising@calpoly.edu to set up an advising appointment for items that are less time-sensitive or for academic planning.

MAJOR	DROP-IN ZOOM SESSION SCHEDULE	ZOOM LINK/ID
Agricultural Business	Tuesday 10 a.m. - Noon, 1 - 3 p.m. Wednesday 1 - 2 p.m. Thursday 10 - 11 a.m., Noon - 3 p.m.	ID: 760 394 8004
Agricultural Communication	Monday 2 - 3 p.m. Tuesday 9 - 11 a.m. Wednesday Noon - 1 p.m. Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. Friday 9 a.m. - Noon	ID: 760 394 8004
Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences	Monday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - Noon	ID: 760 394 8004
Agricultural Science	Monday 2 - 3 p.m. Tuesday 9 - 11 a.m. Wednesday Noon - 1 p.m. Thursday 9am - 11am Friday 9 a.m. - Noon	ID: 760 394 8004
Agricultural Systems Management	Monday Noon - 3 p.m. Tuesday Noon - 3 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. - Noon Friday 9:30 a.m. - Noon	ID: 760 394 8004
Animal Science	See Office Hours breakdown from webpage	Office Hours - Animal Science Department
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering	Monday Noon - 3 p.m. Tuesday Noon - 3 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. - Noon Friday 9:30 a.m. - Noon	ID: 760 394 8004
Dairy Science	See Office Hours breakdown from webpage	Office Hours - Animal Science Department
Food Science	Monday Noon - 2 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday 1 - 2 p.m. Thursday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.	ID: 760 394 8004
Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences	Monday 9 - 10 a.m., 1 - 3 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday 9 - 10 a.m. Thursday 11 a.m. - Noon Friday 9 - 10 a.m.	ID: 760 394 8004
Environmental Management and Protection	Monday 2 - 3 p.m. Tuesday 2 - 3 p.m. Wednesday Noon - 1 p.m., 2 - 3 p.m. Thursday 2 - 3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - Noon	ID: 760 394 8004
Forestry and Natural Resources	Monday 2 - 3 p.m. Tuesday 2 - 3 p.m. Wednesday Noon - 1 p.m., 2 - 3 p.m. Thursday 2 - 3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - Noon	ID: 760 394 8004
Nutrition	Monday 9 a.m. - Noon Wednesday 9 a.m. - Noon, 2 - 3 p.m. Thursday Noon - 3 p.m.	ID: 760 394 8004
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration	Monday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. - Noon, 1 - 3 p.m.	ID: 760 394 8004
Wine and Viticulture	Monday 9 a.m. - Noon Tuesday 10 a.m. - Noon, 2 - 3 p.m. Wednesday Noon - 3 p.m.	ID: 760 394 8004

For information about COVID-19 - including FAQs, testing requirements and exemptions, click here.

If you have questions or would like to request a one-on-one Zoom 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?

When should I meet with Professional Academic Advisors? (Advisors are working remotely and are available to answer questions via email or to set up Zoom appointments. )

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 >

When should I meet with Faculty Advisors? (Zoom and email appointments available)

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 >

When should I meet with Peer Advisors?

Peer Advising is available for fall quarter 2021. For advising needs, please email CafesAdvising@calpoly.edu with advising questions.

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
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Change of major
Degree Planner

Academic Advising Tools

Curriculum Sheets & Flow Charts
Schedule Builder
Degree Progress Report (Found in your Cal Poly Portal)
Declare Concentration
D egree Planner - (Always keep this updated at least 3 quarters out, and login once per quarter, minimum)
Polyprofile- (View grades, AP scores, Progress Gauge, and Transferred Courses) Login to your Portal.
Class Registration Demos
Class Search
Cal Poly University Advising Resources
CAFES virtual librarian: Leyla Cabugos, lcabugos@calpoly.edu

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How to Reach Us

Email: cafesadvising@calpoly.edu

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