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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.
We strongly recommend joining the Zoom drop-ins using a laptop or computer to help make the most efficient use of your time with your advisor.
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 for All Majors
Academic & Success Advisor
Teresa Salters, M.A.
General Advising Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins:
Mon: 10-11 AM & 2-6 PM
Tue: 10-11 AM & 2-6 PM
Wed: 10-11 AM & 2-6 PM
Thu: 10-11 AM & 2-6 PM
Fri: 10-11 AM & 2-4 PM
Any additional schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message or on Teresa's General Advising Drop-Ins Schedule.
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 general questions and usually last 5 to 15 minutes when multiple students are waiting. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment with the Academic Advisor for your major.
Major Advising
Choose your major to see advisor availability and how to join.
Important Notes: You may see any of the three advisors listed below.
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.
| College of Business Advisors | |
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Marley Morales, M.S. Minors: Business Administration Weekly Drop Ins Email: marlmorales@csumb.edu |
In-person, Library 3rd floor Rm 3180 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Ernesto Verduzco, M.A. Minors: Business Administration Zoom Drop Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
Join Ernesto on Zoom Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Kerry Collins, M.A. Minors: Business Administration Zoom Drop Ins |
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Important Notes: You may see any of the three advisors listed below.
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.
| College of Business Advisors | |
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Kerry Collins, M.A. Minors: Business Administration Zoom Drop Ins Email: kecollins@csumb.edu |
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Marley Morales, M.S. Minors: Business Administration Weekly Drop Ins
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In-person, Library 3rd floor Rm 3180 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Ernesto Verduzco, M.A. Minors: Business Administration Zoom Drop Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
No Drop Ins Sep 25 & 28 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
AGPS Academic Advisor
Carmen Ramirez, M.A.
Minors: Agricultural Plant & Soil Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies
Zoom Drop Ins
Wed: 1:30- 3 PM
Thu: 10 AM- 12 PM
No Drop Ins Sep 16
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.
| A-M | N-Z |
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BIO Academic Advisor Minors: Biology, Chemistry Zoom Drop Ins
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BIO Academic Advisor Minors: Biology, Chemistry Zoom Drop Ins
Email: cywalker@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.
Important Notes: You may see any of the three advisors listed below.
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.
| College of Business Advisors | |
|---|---|
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Ernesto Verduzco, M.A. Minors: Business Administration Zoom Drop Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
No Drop Ins Sep 25 & 28 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Marley Morales, M.S. Minors: Business Administration Weekly Drop Ins Email: marlmorales@csumb.edu |
In-person, Library 3rd floor Rm 3180 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Kerry Collins, M.A. Minors: Business Administration Zoom Drop Ins |
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
CART Academic Advisor
Alvin Mendoza, M.A.
Minors: Cinematic Arts and Technology
No Drop Ins
Please schedule an appointment with Alvin Mendoza.
For support, call our front desk at 831-582-3937.
Email: alvmendoza@csumb.edu
CHHS Academic Advisor
Zitlalic Zarate
Minors: Community Health Education, Environmental Health Policy, Human Development and Family Science, International Health Policy, Nonprofit Management, Social Work
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 1- 2:30 PM
Fri: 9:30 AM- 11:30 AM
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.
CD Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.
Minors: Communication Design, Performing Arts, Statistics, Visual and Public Art
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 2- 3:30 PM
Fri: 9- 10 AM
No Drop Ins Sep 29
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.
CS Academic Advisor
Dom Lupisan, M.S.
Minors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science
Zoom Drop Ins
Wed: 1:30- 3:30 PM
Fri: 9- 11 AM
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.
ESTP Academic Advisor
Carmen Ramirez, M.A.
Minors: Agricultural Plant and Soil Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies
Zoom Drop Ins
Wed: 1:30- 3 PM
Thu: 10 AM- 12 PM
No Drop Ins Sep 16
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.
ENSTU Academic Advisor
Carmen Ramirez, M.A.
Minors: Agricultural Plant and Soil Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies
Zoom Drop Ins
Wed: 1:30- 3 PM
Thu: 10 AM- 12 PM
No Drop Ins Sep 16
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.
EGS Academic Advisor
Nongnenj Vang, M.S.
Minors: Chicanx Studies, Creative Writing and Social Action, Ethnic and Gender Studies, Humanities and Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, Peace Studies, Pre-Law, Social Justice and Community Leadership, Writing and Rhetoric
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 5- 7 PM
Wed: 1:30- 3:30 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.
GS Academic Advisor
Victor Gonzales
Minors: Anthropology, Global Studies, Psychology, Sociology
Zoom Drop Ins
Mon: 1- 3 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.
HDFS Academic Advisor
Zitlalic Zarate
Minors: Community Health Education, Environmental Health Policy, Human Development and Family Science, International Health Policy, Nonprofit Management, Social Work
Certificates: Family Intervention Certificate
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 1- 2:30 PM
Fri: 9:30- 11:30 AM
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.
HCOM Academic Advisor
Nongnenj Vang, M.S.
Minors: Chicanx Studies, Creative Writing and Social Action, Ethnic and Gender Studies, Humanities and Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, Peace Studies, Pre-Law, Social Justice and Community Leadership, Writing and Rhetoric
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 5- 7 PM
Wed: 1:30- 3:30 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.
IDS Academic Advisor
Teresa Salters, M.A.
Teresa's Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins:
Mon: 10-11 AM & 2-6 PM
Tue: 10-11 AM & 2-6 PM
Wed: 10-11 AM & 2-6 PM
Thu: 10-11 AM & 2-6 PM
Fri: 10-11 AM & 2-4 PM
Any additional schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message or on Teresa's General Advising Drop-Ins Schedule.
Email: tsalters@csumb.edu
Important Note: Drop-ins are generally meant for quick questions and typically last 5 to 15 minutes when several students are waiting. Teresa also offers General Advising Drop-Ins at the same times. For more in-depth planning, please schedule an advising appointment.
JLC Academic Advisor
Alvin Mendoza, M.A.
Minors: Japanese Culture and History, Japanese Language and Culture
No Drop Ins
Please schedule an appointment with Alvin Mendoza.
For support, call our front desk at 831-582-3937.
Email: alvmendoza@csumb.edu
KIN Major Academic Advisor
Malibu Taylor, M.A.
Minors: Health and Wellness, Human Movement
Weekly Drop Ins
Tue: 9- 11 AM | In-person Only
Fri: 2- 4 PM | Zoom Only
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.
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.
LS Academic Advisor
Jessica Hernandez, M.Ed.
Minors: Education
Weekly Drop Ins
Wed: 12- 1 PM | Zoom Only
Thu: 10- 11:30 AM | In-person or Zoom
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message or at the Advising Center front desk.
In-person, Library 3rd Floor Rm 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.
| A-M | N-Z |
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MSCI Academic Advisor Certificates: Research Diving Certificate Weekly Drop Ins No Drop-Ins Sep 17 & 18 Email: maustin@csumb.edu |
MSCI Academic Advisor Certificates: Research Diving Certificate Zoom Drop Ins No Drop-Ins Sep 18 & 25 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.
MATH Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.
Minors: Data Science, Mathematics
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 2- 3:30 PM
Fri: 9- 10 AM
No Drop Ins Sep 29
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.
MECH ENG Academic Advisor
Crystal Zavala, M.Ed.
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 2- 4 PM
Fri: 9:30- 11:30 AM
No Drop-Ins Sep 18 & 25
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.
MUS Academic Advisor
Gladys Cabadas, M.P.A.
Minors: Music
No Drop Ins
Please schedule an appointment with Gladys Cabadas.
For support, call our front desk at 831-582-3937.
Email: gcabadas@csumb.edu
NURS Academic Advisor
Zitlalic Zarate
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 1- 2:30 PM
Fri: 9:30- 11:30 AM
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.
Important Notes: Find your assigned advisor below based on your last name.
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 Academic Advisors | |
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Teresa Nieves, M.A. Minors: Psychology Zoom Drop Ins Email: tnieves@csumb.edu |
No Drop Ins Sep 17 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Jesús Floriano-Ramírez, M.A. Minors: Psychology Zoom Drop Ins Email: jfloriano-ramirez@csumb.edu |
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Victor Gonzales Minors: Psychology Zoom Drop Ins |
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
PH Academic Advisor
Zitlalic Zarate
Minors: Community Health Education, Environmental Health Policy, Human Development and Family Science, International Health Policy, Nonprofit Management, Social Work
Certificates: Family Intervention Certificate
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 1- 2:30 PM
Fri: 9:30- 11:30 AM
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.
SSCI/SBS Academic Advisor
Victor Gonzales
Minors: Anthropology, Global Studies, Psychology, Sociology
Zoom Drop Ins
Mon: 1- 3 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.
SOC Academic Advisor
Victor Gonzales
Minors: Anthropology, Global Studies, Psychology, Sociology
Zoom Drop Ins
Mon: 1- 3 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.
SLHC Academic Advisor
Alvin Mendoza, M.A.
Minors: Hispanic Cultures & History, Latin American Studies, Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures
No Drop Ins
Please schedule an appointment with Alvin Mendoza.
For support, call our front desk at 831-582-3937.
Email: alvmendoza@csumb.edu
STAT Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.
Minors: Data Science, Mathematics
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 2- 3:30 PM
Fri: 9- 10 AM
No Drop Ins Sep 29
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.
Important Notes: You may see any of the three advisors listed below.
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.
| College of Business Advisors | |
|---|---|
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Kerry Collins, M.A. Zoom Drop Ins |
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Ernesto Verduzco, M.A. Zoom Drop Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
No Drop Ins Sep 25 & 28 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Marley Morales, M.S. Weekly Drop Ins Email: marlmorales@csumb.edu |
In-person, Library 3rd floor Rm 3180 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
UNDC Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 2- 3:30 PM
Fri: 9- 10 AM
No Drop Ins Sep 29
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.
VPA Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.
Minors: Cinematic Arts and Technology, Communication Design, Performing Arts, Visual and Public Art
Zoom Drop Ins
Tue: 2- 3:30 PM
Fri: 9- 10 AM
No Drop Ins Sep 29
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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