Drop-In Advising

Freshman Mandatory Advising

Attention CLA First-Time, First-Years (Freshmen)!

To learn how to complete your First-Year Mandatory Advising (FMA) requirement, please visit our FMA website.

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 – view instructions below.

Can’t attend 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

Virtual Drop-in Advising Instructions

Drop-in Advising is currently being offered in person to accommodate the registration rush.

  • Virtual Drop-in Advising will resume on November 22nd.
  • If you are unable to attend Drop-in hours in person, please call 562-985-7804 for assistance.
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

Note: If you are unable to attend Drop-in hours in person, please call 562-985-7804 for assistance.

Drop-in Advising Hours

Attend Drop-in Advising during the listed hours*:

  • Monday, 11/4:
    9:30 - 11:30am, 1:30 - 3:30pm (In-Person Only)
  • Tuesday, 11/5:
    10am - 12pm, 1:30 - 3:30pm (In-Person Only)
  • Wednesday, 11/6:
    9:30 - 11:30am, 1:30 - 3:30pm (In-Person Only)
  • Thursday, 11/7:
    9:30 - 11:30am, 1:30 - 3:30pm (In-Person Only)
  • Friday, 11/8:
    9:30 - 11:30am, 1 - 3pm (In-Person Only)

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.

*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!

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