The College of Natural and Social Sciences Academic Advisement Center provides students with the tools needed for academic success while a student at Cal State LA. Schedule an appointment today with one of our academic advisors for guidance on creating academic plans and selecting courses to fulfill general education and major requirements for graduation.

 

 

In-Person Drop-in Hours:

Monday thru Thursday

Morning – 9:30am to 10:30am (Last student accepted by 10:15am)

King Hall Wing D room 1044

Drop-in Services:

Quick Questions, Class Schedule questions,

Add/Drop questions, or questions about an academic hold

(financial holds contact Financial Aid Dept).

 

Appointments

Services that require an appointment:

Degree Planning, Graduation, Declare or Change of Major,

Repeat Limit Exception, SAP Appeal, Reinstatement/Readmission.

*Please be advised: Students are given a 10-minute late grace period*

You can use this Navigate LA appointment link http://calstatela.campus.eab.com/home 

1) Click the blue “Get Assistance” tab.

2)Then click "Undergraduate Advising"

3) Then choose the "service" for the appointment

You can also email your questions to our center at [email protected] 

 

If you have questions regarding

tuition & fees, payments, FAFSA, or disbursements, you will need to contact the

Financial Aid Department http://nys.regaloteas.com/financialaid   

 

Video Resources

Questions with the 'Graduation Application' tutorial video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1s30kBVrP4

 How to use the 'Degree Planner' tutorial video: http://youtu.be/wt-Lqw1r6Po?si=z23V_wwbGU9daAHv

How to use the 'Schedule Planner' tutorial video:  http://youtu.be/3ojsvCAgixE?si=9NQl049dVqL-9YSa

MISSION

In partnership with students and the wider Cal State LA community, the NSS Academic Advisement Center fosters a supportive and validating learning environment where advisors teach and empower students to develop, understand, and achieve their educational goals.

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Student Support

Need help with degree planning and progression, graduation check, exploring or declaring a major, or other academic concerns? The NSS Advisement Center team is here to help with virtual and in-person appointments. 

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WHAT WE DO

 Our professional advising team helps students from orientation to graduation: 

  • Understand general education and major requirements to graduate with a major in the College of Natural and Social Sciences
  • Create academic plans and select courses in fulfilling graduation requirements 
  • Identify and integrate co-curricular and extra-curricular activities into an academic plan to help students achieve their academic and professional goals
  • Use the Campus Academic Requirements Report (CARR), departmental checklists/roadmaps, and other tools to monitor their academic progress
  • Apply University policies, procedures, forms, and processes necessary for graduation
  • With referrals to University resources and offices     

NSS ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT CENTER 
King Hall, D Wing, Room 1044
Phone: (323) 343-5284
Got questions? Email [email protected]