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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 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 General Advising Drop-Ins on May 21, 22, or 25
Any 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. Weekly Drop-Ins
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In-person, Library 3rd floor Rm 3180 No Drop-Ins Jun 18 & 25 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Ernesto Verduzco, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
No Drop-Ins Jun 3, 4, 17, 18, 22, 25, & 29 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
|
Kerry Collins, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins |
No Drop-Ins Jun 9, 17, & 24 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 | |
|---|---|
|
Kerry Collins, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins |
No Drop-Ins Jun 9, 17, & 24 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
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Marley Morales, M.S. Weekly Drop-Ins
|
In-person, Library 3rd floor Rm 3180 No Drop-Ins Jun 18 & 25 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 Jun 3, 4, 17, 18, 22, 25, & 29 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
AGPS Academic Advisor
Carmen Ramirez, M.A.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9:00- 10:30 AM
Tue: 3 PM- 4 PM
Thu: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
No Drop-Ins Jun 18, 22, 25, & 29
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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 1- 3PM
Thu: 9- 11:30AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 18, 22, 25, & 29
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 | |
|---|---|
|
Ernesto Verduzco, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Email: erverduzco@csumb.edu |
No Drop-Ins Jun 3, 4, 17, 18, 22, 25, & 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 No Drop-Ins Jun 18 & 25 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
|
Kerry Collins, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins |
No Drop-Ins Jun 9, 17, & 24 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
CART 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
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, & 25
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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9:30- 11:30 AM
Tue: 1:00- 2:30 PM
No Drop-Ins Jun 22 & 29
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, & 25
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Wed: 1:30- 3 PM
Thu: 10- 11:30 AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, & 25
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9- 10:30 AM
Tue: 3- 4 PM
Thu: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
No Drop-Ins Jun 18, 22, 25, & 29
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9- 10:30 AM
Tue: 3- 4 PM
Thu: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
No Drop-Ins Jun 18, 22, 25, & 29
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Wed: 1:30- 3:30 PM
Thu: 5- 7 PM
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, & 25
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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 1- 3 PM
Thu: 9- 11 AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 8, 11, 18, 22, & 25
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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 9:30- 11:30 AM
Tue: 1:00- 2:30 PM
No Drop-Ins Jun 22 & 29
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Wed: 1:30- 3:30 PM
Thu: 5- 7 PM
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, & 25
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.
Weekly Zoom 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 Advising Drop-Ins on May 21, 22, or 25
Any 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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 3- 5 PM
Thu: 8- 10 AM
No drop-ins Jun 18 & 25
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 Academic Advisor
Malibu Taylor, M.A.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 9- 11 AM
Fri: 2- 4 PM
No Drop-Ins Jun 19 & 26
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Wed: 1- 3 PM
Thu: 10 AM- 12 PM
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, 24, & 25
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 Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins No Drop-Ins May 29 & Jun 11, 12, 18, 19, & 25 Email: maustin@csumb.edu |
MSCI Academic Advisor Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins No Drop-Ins Jun 19 & 26 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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, & 25
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 Jun 19 & 26
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30-3 PM
Thu: 9-10:30 AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 16, 18, & 25
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
No Drop-Ins Jun 22 & 29
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. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Email: tnieves@csumb.edu |
No Drop-Ins Jun 18 & 25 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
|
Jesús Floriano-Ramírez, M.A. Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins Email: jfloriano-ramirez@csumb.edu |
No Drop-Ins Jun 16, 18, & 25 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
|
Victor Gonzales Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins |
No Drop-Ins Jun 8, 11, 18, 22, & 25 Any schedule changes will appear in the Zoom waiting room message. |
SSCI/SBS Academic Advisor
Victor Gonzales
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 1- 3 PM
Thu: 9- 11 AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 8, 11, 18, 22, & 25
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
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Mon: 1- 3 PM
Thu: 9- 11 AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 8, 11, 18, 22, & 25
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 3- 5 PM
Thu: 8- 10 AM
No drop-ins Jun 18 & 25
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, & 25
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 Jun 9, 17, & 24 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 Jun 3, 4, 17, 18, 22, 25, & 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 No Drop-Ins Jun 18 & 25 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
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, & 25
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.
Weekly Zoom Drop-Ins
Tue: 1:30- 3 PM
Wed: 10:30 AM- 12 PM
Thu: 10- 11 AM
No Drop-Ins Jun 17, 18, & 25
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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