Drop-In Advising

What is Drop-in Advising?

Drop-in Advising is a quick way to speak with an ATLAS advisor. Drop-ins are offered via phone or in person – view instructions below.

Can’t access Drop-in Advising?
Please call 562-985-7804 for assistance.

Drop-in Advising is intended for the following:

  • Current Students with a Major/Minor in CLA or Exploring CLA Degree Options
  • Quick Questions
  • Class Schedule Assistance
  • CLA Major Requests
  • Graduation Checks

*Continuing and transfer students majoring in CLA, we encourage you to see your primary advisor for assistance.

Drop-in Advising Instructions

Virtual Drop-in Advising Instructions

During posted Drop-in Advising Hours:

  1. Log into your Single Sign-On & click on the Beach Connect App
  2. Click on the Get Assistance button
  3. Click on View Drop-in Times link
  4. Select the following options when prompted:
    • Type: Academic Advising
    • Service: Quick Question
    • Location: College of Liberal Arts Advising Center - ATLAS
  5. Click Drop-in Online to join the queue
  6. An advisor will call you via your preferred phone number on MyCSULB.
    Make sure your preferred phone number is up-to-date!

View the video guide for instructions on checking into Drop-in Advising via Beach Connect.

In-Person Drop-in Advising Instructions

During posted Drop-in Advising Hours:

  1. Visit our office in LA1-LO0102 (the building in front of the Library)
  2. Check in at the front desk with your name and student ID number
  3. Come prepared with your questions and/or a list of classes you’d like to take

Please alert the Front Desk if you need to step away. If you are not present when it’s your turn, you’ll need to sign back into the queue when you return.

Note: If you are ill, please select a virtual advising option instead

ATLAS Advising Schedule

Advising is available via the following options:

*Drop-in Advising sign-ins may close early in the event that we reach capacity

Looking to change your major into CLA?

In order to request a CLA major, you will need to speak with an advisor.

  • Visit our Drop-in Advising page for advising hours, modes (in person or virtual), and instructions.
  • If you are unable to sign into Drop-ins, call our office at 562-985-7804.

We look forward to working with you!

Advising Resources