Drop-In Advising

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Academic Advising Drop-In Hours

We’re here when you need us.

Drop-in advising offers same-day help for quick questions. No appointment is needed.

General Advising can help with university policies, academic standing, registration issues, forms and petitions, general education requirements, and referrals for campus resources for all majors.

Major Advising focuses on your specific program. This includes learning plans, major requirements, course selection, prerequisites, course sequencing, and staying on track for graduation.

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Schedule an advising appointment for detailed planning and graduation review. Before your meeting, check the My Learning Plan degree planner and review your Academic Requirements Report.

General Advising

General advising is for questions about university policies, academic standing, registration issues, forms and petitions, general education requirements, and provides referrals for campus resources for all majors. Please see your Academic Advisor for major-specific questions and learning plans.

General Advising Schedule

General Advising for All Majors

Academic & Success Advisor
Teresa Salters, M.A.

Weekly Zoom General Drop-Ins
Mon: 10-11:30 AM & 2-6:00 PM
Tue: 10-11:30 AM & 2-6:00 PM
Wed: 10-11:30 AM & 2-6:00 PM
Thu: 10-11:30 AM & 2-6:00 PM
Fri: 10-11:30 AM & 2-4:00 PM

No Drop-Ins Apr 17
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message or on Teresa's .

General Advising Email: advising@csumb.edu
This email address goes to the Advising Front Desk.

Important Note: General advising drop-in hours are not for creating or updating learning plans. Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, schedule an advising appointment with your Academic Advisor.

Major Advising

Choose your major to see advisor availability and how to join.

Accounting, B.S.

ACCT Academic Advisor
Ernesto Verduzco, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 10:30 AM-12 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM-12 PM
Thu: 1:30-3 PM

No drop-ins Apr 22
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Agribusiness Supply Chain Management, B.S.

ASCM Academic Advisor
Kerry Collins, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 12-1:30 PM
Wed: 2-3:30 PM
*drop ins will start at 2:30PM on Apr 08 & 15

No Drop-Ins Apr 14
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: kecollins@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Agricultural Plant & Soil Sciences, B.S.

AGPS Academic Advisor
Carmen Ramirez, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9-10:30 AM
Thu: 1:30-3 PM
Fri: 10:30 AM-12 PM

No drop-ins Apr 10
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: carmramirez@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Biology, B.S.

BIO Academic Advisor
Michelle Balderas

Weekly Drop-Ins
Mon: 9-11:30 AM
Thu: 12:30-2:30 PM

No drop-ins Apr 20, 23 & May 04
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: mbalderas@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Business Administration, B.S.

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BUS Academic Advisor Last Name: A-H Kerry Collins, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Tue: 12-1:30 PM Wed: 2-3:30 PM drop ins will start at 2:30PM on Apr 08 & 15 No Drop-Ins Apr 14* Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. Email: kecollins@csumb.edu	BUS Academic Advisor Last Name: I-Z Ernesto Verduzco, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Mon: 10:30 AM-12 PM Wed: 10:30 AM-12 PM Thu: 1:30-3 PM No drop-ins Apr 22 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu

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BUS Academic Advisor
Last Name: A-H
Kerry Collins, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 12-1:30 PM
Wed: 2-3:30 PM
*drop ins will start at 2:30PM on Apr 08 & 15

No Drop-Ins Apr 14
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: kecollins@csumb.edu

BUS Academic Advisor
Last Name: I-Z
Ernesto Verduzco, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 10:30 AM-12 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM-12 PM
Thu: 1:30-3 PM

No drop-ins Apr 22
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Cinematic Arts & Technology, B.A.

CART Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1-3:30 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM-12 PM
Fri: 10 AM-12 PM

No Drop-Ins Apr 10
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: nbolanos@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Collaborative Health & Human Services, B.S.

CHHS Academic Advisor
Teresa Nieves, M.A.

Weekly Drop-Ins
Tue: 3-5 PM | Zoom or In-Person
Wed: 12-2 PM | Zoom or In-Person
Thu: 8-10 AM | Zoom Only

No drop-ins Apr 14, 15, 16, & 22
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

In-Person Location: Library, Room 3180

Email: tnieves@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Communication Design, B.S.

CD Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1-3:30 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM-12 PM
Fri: 10 AM-12 PM

No Drop-Ins Apr 10
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: nbolanos@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Computer Science, B.S.

CS Academic Advisor
Dom Lupisan, M.S.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Wed: 2-4 PM
Thu: 10 AM-12 PM

No drop-ins Apr 08, 22, & 23
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: dlupisan@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Environmental Science, Technology & Policy, B.S.

ESTP Academic Advisor
Carmen Ramirez, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9-10:30 AM
Thu: 1:30-3 PM
Fri: 10:30 AM-12 PM

No Drop-Ins Apr 10
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: carmramirez@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Environmental Studies, B.A.

ENSTU Academic Advisor
Carmen Ramirez, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9-10:30 AM
Thu: 1:30-3 PM
Fri: 10:30 AM-12 PM

No Drop-Ins Apr 10
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: carmramirez@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Ethnic & Gender Studies, B.A.

EGS Academic Advisor
Nongnenj Vang, M.S.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Wed: 1:30-3:30 PM
Thu: 5-7 PM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: novang@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Global Studies, B.A.

GS Academic Advisor
Victor Gonzales

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 12:30-2:30 PM
Thu: 9-11 AM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: vgonzales@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Human Development & Family Science, B.S.

HDFS Academic Advisor
Zitlalic Zarate

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1-2:30 PM
Fri: 10 AM-12 PM

No Drop-Ins Apr 10
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: zzarate@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Humanities & Communication, B.A.

HCOM Academic Advisor
Nongnenj Vang, M.S.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Wed: 1:30-3:30 PM
Thu: 5-7 PM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: novang@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Japanese Language & Culture, B.A.

JLC Academic Advisor
Teresa Nieves Espinoza, M.A.

Weekly Drop-Ins
Tue: 3-5 PM | Zoom or In-Person
Wed: 12-2 PM | Zoom or In-Person
Thu: 8-10 AM | Zoom Only

No Drop-Ins Apr 14, 15, 16, & 22
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

In-Person Location: Library, Room 3180

Email: tnieves@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Kinesiology, B.S.

KIN Academic Advisor
Malibu Taylor, M.A.

Weekly Drop-Ins
Tue: 9-11 AM | In-Person
Wed: 4-5 PM | Zoom
Fri: 2:30-4 PM | Zoom

No drop-ins Apr 17
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

In-Person Location: Library, Room 3180

Email: maltaylor@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Liberal Studies, B.A. (Traditional & Credential ITEP)

LS Academic Advisor
Jessica Hernandez, M.Ed.

Weekly Drop-Ins
Wed: 12-2 PM | Zoom or In-Person
Fri: 10 AM-12 PM | Zoom or In-Person

No drop-ins Apr 10, 17 & May 01
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message or at the Advising Center front desk.

In-Person Location: Library, Room 3180

Email: JessiHernandez@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Marine Science, B.S.

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MSCI Academic Advisor Last Name: A-M Meg Austin, M.Ed. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Tue: 5-6:30 PM Thu: 12:30-2:30 PM Fri: 5-6:30 PM No drop-ins Apr 07 & 14 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. Email: maustin@csumb.edu	MSCI Academic Advisor Last Name: N-Z Crystal Zavala, M.Ed. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Mon: 10 AM-12 PM Thu: 2-4 PM Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. Email: czavala@csumb.edu

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MSCI Academic Advisor
Last Name: A-M
Meg Austin, M.Ed.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 5-6:30 PM
Thu: 12:30-2:30 PM
Fri: 5-6:30 PM

No drop-ins Apr 07 & 14
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: maustin@csumb.edu

MSCI Academic Advisor
Last Name: N-Z
Crystal Zavala, M.Ed.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 10 AM-12 PM
Thu: 2-4 PM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: czavala@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Mathematics, B.S.

MATH Academic Advisor
Jesús Floriano-Ramírez, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30-3 PM
Thu: 9-10:30 AM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: jfloriano-ramirez@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Mechatronics Engineering, B.S.

MECH ENG Academic Advisor
Crystal Zavala, M.Ed.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 10 AM-12 PM
Thu: 2-4 PM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: czavala@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Music, B.A.

MUS Academic Advisor
Jesús Floriano-Ramírez, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30-3 PM
Thu: 9-10:30 AM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: jfloriano-ramirez@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Nursing, B.S.

NURS Academic Advisor
Zitlalic Zarate

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1-2:30 PM
Fri: 10 AM-12 PM

No drop-ins Apr 10
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: zzarate@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Psychology, B.A.

The Psychology major drop-in hours are open to all PSY students regardless of last name.

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PSY Academic Advisor Chrissy Lofgren, M.S. Please email Chrissy for other advising options this month. Email: clofgren@csumb.edu	PSY Academic Advisor Jesús Floriano-Ramírez, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Tue: 1:30-3 PM Thu: 9-10:30 AM Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. Email: jfloriano-ramirez@csumb.edu

PSY

PSY Academic Advisor
Chrissy Lofgren, M.S.

Please email Chrissy for other advising options this month.

Email: clofgren@csumb.edu

PSY Academic Advisor
Jesús Floriano-Ramírez, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30-3 PM
Thu: 9-10:30 AM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: jfloriano-ramirez@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment

Social Sciences, B.A. (formerly Social & Behavioral Sciences, B.A.)

SSCI/SBS Academic Advisor
Victor Gonzales

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 12:30-2:30 PM
Thu: 9-10:30 AM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: vgonzales@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Sociology, B.A.

SOC Academic Advisor
Victor Gonzales

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 12:30-2:30 PM
Thu: 9-10:30 AM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: vgonzales@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures, B.A

SLHC Academic Advisor
Teresa Nieves Espinoza, M.A.

Weekly Drop-Ins
Tue: 3-5 PM | Zoom or In-Person
Wed: 12-2 PM | Zoom or In-Person
Thu: 8-10 AM | Zoom Only

No Drop-Ins Apr 14, 15, 16, & 22
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

In-Person Location: Library, Room 3180

Email: tnieves@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Statistics & Data Science, B.S.

STAT Academic Advisor
Jesús Floriano-Ramírez, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30-3 PM
Thu: 9-10:30 AM

Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: jfloriano-ramirez@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management, B.S.

SHTM Academic Advisor
Kerry Collins, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 12-1:30 PM
Wed: 2-3:30 PM
*drop ins will start at 2:30PM on Apr 08 & 15

No Drop-Ins Apr 14
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: kecollins@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

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UNDC Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1-3:30 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM-12 PM
Fri: 10 AM-12 PM

No Drop-Ins Apr 10
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: nbolanos@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

Visual & Public Art, B.A.

VPA Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.

Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1-3:30 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM-12 PM
Fri: 10 AM-12 PM

No Drop-Ins Apr 10
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.

Email: nbolanos@csumb.edu

Important Note: Drop-ins are intended for quick questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.

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