Virtual Drop-In 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 Virtual Drop-in Advising?

Virtual drop-in advising is a quick way to speak with an ATLAS advisor via phone (or Zoom upon request). Sign into the queue on Beach Connect during drop-in hours to get started.

Virtual Drop-in Advising is intended for the following:

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

Can’t access ATLAS Drop-in Advising? Give us a call during posted Drop-in hours: (562) 985-7804.

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.