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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.
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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 Zoom Drop-Ins for the Week of June 29-July 3:
Mon, June 29: 4-6 pm
Tue, June 30: 10-11:30 am & 2-6 pm
Wed, July 1: 11 am-12 pm & 2-6 pm
Regular Weekly Zoom General Drop-Ins will resume on July 16
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
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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 Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
No Drop-Ins Jul 6, 15, 16, & 29 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Kerry Collins, M.A. Minors: Business Administration Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins |
No Drop-Ins Jul 1, 21, & 22 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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 Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins |
No Drop-Ins Jul 1, 21, & 22 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
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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 Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
No Drop-Ins Jul 6, 15, 16, & 29 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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9- 11 AM
Tue: 3:30- 4:30 PM
Thu: 11 AM- 12 PM
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.
BIO Academic Advisor
Michelle Balderas
Minors: Biology, Chemistry
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 1- 3 PM
Thu: 9- 11:30 AM
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.
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 Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
No Drop-Ins Jul 6, 15, 16, & 29 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
|
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 Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins |
No Drop-Ins Jul 1, 21, & 22 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
CART Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.
Minors: Cinematic Arts and Technology, Communication Design, Performing Arts, Statistics, Visual and Public Art
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
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.
CHHS Academic Advisor
Zitlalic Zarate
Minors: Community Health Education, Environmental Health Policy, Human Development and Family Science, International Health Policy, Nonprofit Management, Social Work
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9:30- 11:30 AM
Tue: 1:00- 2:30 PM
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: Cinematic Arts and Technology, Communication Design, Performing Arts, Statistics, Visual and Public Art
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Wed: 1:30- 3 PM
Thu: 10- 11:30 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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9- 11 AM
Tue: 3:30- 4:30 PM
Thu: 11 AM- 12 PM
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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9- 11 AM
Tue: 3:30- 4:30 PM
Thu: 11 AM- 12 PM
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
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.
GS Academic Advisor
Victor Gonzales
Minors: Anthropology, Global Studies, Psychology, Sociology
Weekly 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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9:30- 11:30 AM
Tue: 1:00- 2:30 PM
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
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.
IDS Academic Advisor
Teresa Salters, M.A.
Zoom Drop-Ins for June 29-July 3
Mon, June 29: 4-6 pm
Tue, June 30: 10-11:30 am & 2-6 pm
Wed, July 1: 11 am-12 pm & 2-6 pm
Regular Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins will resume on July 16
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. Appointments for the IDS major will begin as we approach the Fall 2026 semester.
JLC Academic Advisor
Teresa Nieves Espinoza, M.A.
Minors: Japanese Culture and History, Japanese Language and Culture
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 3- 5 PM
Thu: 8- 10 AM
No drop-ins Jul 3 & 28
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.
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.
KIN Major Academic Advisor
Malibu Taylor, M.A.
Minors: Health and Wellness, Human Movement
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 9- 11 AM
Fri: 2- 4 PM
No Drop-Ins Jul 3
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 Zoom Drop-Ins
Wed: 1- 3 PM
Thu: 10 AM- 12 PM
No Drop-Ins Jul 8 & 15
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message or at the Advising Center front desk.
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 Zoom Drop-Ins No Drop-Ins Jul 3, 10 & 31 Email: maustin@csumb.edu |
MSCI Academic Advisor Certificates: Research Diving Certificate Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins No Drop-Ins Jul 3 & 14 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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 2- 4 PM
Fri: 9:30- 11:30 AM
No Drop-Ins Jul 3 & 14
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
Jesús Floriano-Ramírez, M.A.
Minors: Music
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.
NURS Academic Advisor
Zitlalic Zarate
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9:30- 11:30 AM
Tue: 1:00- 2:30 PM
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 Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Email: tnieves@csumb.edu |
No Drop-Ins Jul 3 & 28 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Jesús Floriano-Ramírez, M.A. Minors: Psychology Weekly 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 Weekly 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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9:30- 11:30 AM
Tue: 1:00- 2:30 PM
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
Weekly 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
Weekly 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
Teresa Nieves Espinoza, M.A.
Minors: Hispanic Cultures & History, Latin American Studies, Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 3- 5 PM
Thu: 8- 10 AM
No drop-ins Jul 3 & 28
Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message.
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.
STAT Academic Advisor
Naomi Dimas Bolanos, M.A.
Minors: Data Science, Mathematics
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
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 | |
|---|---|
|
Kerry Collins, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins |
No Drop-Ins Jul 1, 21, & 22 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
|
Ernesto Verduzco, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
No Drop-Ins Jul 6, 15, 16, & 29 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
|
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
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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