Advising Appointments

Attention Fall 2021 CLA Freshmen!

You will receive advising during Freshman Mandatory Advising process.

If you need assistance, please submit an Online Advising Form or visit our Virtual Drop-In Advising page.

Virtual Advising Appointments with ATLAS

Make an appointment with an ATLAS advisor for a 30-minute Zoom meeting (phone available upon request). Appointments are scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

Appointments are available for the following majors and student populations whose primary advising resource is ATLAS:

  • Pre-Majors in any CLA Department
  • American Sign Language & Deaf Cultures
  • American Studies
  • Chicano Latino Studies
  • Economics
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies

ALL other CLA Majors should see their department faculty advisor for assistance.

How to Schedule an Appointment

To access appointments, log in using Single Sign-On and select the Beach Connect button or click on the button below.

Beach Connect

View this video guide for instructions on how to schedule an appointment via Beach Connect.

Looking to change your major into CLA?

Advisors are ready to assist you!
Complete a Major Change Request form by clicking on the button below

OR call (562) 985-7804 during our phone hours for assistance.

ATLAS Phone Hours

Call (562) 985-7804 for general, non-advising questions during our phone hours:

  • Monday 9/13: 10am - 1pm, 1:30 - 4:30pm
  • Tuesday 9/14: 9am - 12pm, 1 - 4pm
  • Wednesday 9/15: 9am - 12pm, 1:30 - 4:30pm
  • Thursday 9/16: 10am - 1pm, 2 - 5pm
  • Friday 9/17: Not Available

Advising Appointment Resources

Review the following resources to prepare for your appointment: