Drop-In Advising
Advising During Registration
ATLAS advising is available via our in-person, extended Drop-in Advising hours during registration.
Class availability changes daily, so please visit our office no more than 5 days prior to your Enrollment Date.
What is Drop-in Advising?
Drop-in Advising is a quick way to speak with an ATLAS advisor. Drop-ins are currently offered in person during the registration period – view instructions below.
Can’t access Drop-in Advising in person or during the hours provided?
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
Drop-in Advising is currently being offered in person to accommodate the advising demand during this time.
- Virtual Drop-in Advising will resume in May.
- If you are unable to attend Drop-in hours in person, please call 562-985-7804 for assistance.
During posted Drop-in Advising Hours:
- Visit our office in LA1-LO0102 (the building in front of the Library)
- Check in at the front desk with your Beach ID or student ID number
- 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
Advising is available via the following options:
- Monday, 4/14: 9 - 11:30am, 1:30 - 4pm
(In-Person Only) - Tuesday, 4/15: 9 - 11:30am, 1:30 - 4pm
(In-Person Only) - Wednesday, 4/16: 9 - 11:30am, 1:30 - 4pm
(In-Person Only) - Thursday, 4/17: 9 - 11:30am, 1:30 - 4pm
(In-Person Only) - Friday, 4/18: 1:30 - 4pm
(In-Person Only)
*Drop-in Advising sign-ins may close early in the event that we reach capacity
Pre-scheduled appointments will resume in May.
Check availability and schedule via Beach Connect.
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!
- Academic Requirements Report (ARR) on your MyCSULB Student Center to view your degree requirements
- CLA Major Checklists to see major requirements
- CSULB Catalog to check prerequisites and course descriptions
- Schedule of Classes to select courses offered each term
- Know Your Terms to understand registration terminology
- How To Enroll Guide to load your MyCSULB Shopping Cart and register for classes