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Welcome to the CAFES Advising Center

We are open for drop-in advising for Fall 2025 beginning September 18! 

Our hours for advising are Monday through Thursdays, 9 am. - 2 p.m., and Fridays, 9 a.m. - noon.

Please click on the Drop-In Schedule button below to see when your major-specific peer advisor is available.

Sign into the queue here to meet with the next available peer advisor virtually or in-person 

First year, non-transfer students: Please meet with the Mustang Success Center for advising​

Second-year students through senior standing and transfers: CAFES Advisors are here to support your student success! We are able to answer questions through email, virtual and in-person drop-ins with peer advisors, and through appointments with professional academic advisors. You may email your Academic Advisors or cafesadvising@calpoly.edu to set up an appointment.​

Who should I meet with for advising?

Professional academic advisors provide assistance with navigating the university system. They are available through appointments and emails. ​

They are equipped to answer questions related to:​

  • 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

Contact your academic advisor here >

Peer advisors are students in CAFES who assist students in the college with advising questions. They are available through virtual and in-person drop-in advising and email (cafesadvising@calpoly.edu)​

They are equipped to answer questions related to:

  • 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

Join the drop-in queue to speak with a peer advisor here >​

Faculty advisors are professors in your department who are experts in your field, and are familiar with your degree’s curriculum. They are available through their individual office hours (posted by office doors, or check with departmental office) and email. ​

They are equipped to answer questions related to

  • Concentration questions
  • Internship opportunities
  • Industry connections
  • Senior projects
  • Career options

Contact your faculty advisor here >

      

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