The Department of Computer Science (CS) offers individual and group advising to support student needs. Individual advising provides personalized attention to a student's academic goals. Group Advising, Information Sessions, and Orientations offer students a greater understanding of the university, college, and department. Select the appropriate menu below for details.
Individual Advising
ECST has a split advising model carried out by the ECST Advising Center and the Department faculty to ensure students achieve their educational and personal goals. To determine who to contact, review the information below.
Upper-Division and Graduate academic advisement are carried out by faculty in the department. Please contact the Computer Science faculty for a meeting.
Lower-Division Computer Science and Pre Computer Science Majors (CS, Pre CS) currently working on their math (up to Calculus II) and/or computer science program series, work with the College of ECST Advising Center for advisement.
Group Advising
The Department of Computer Science offers group Information Sessions, Orientations, and Advising Sessions. Please select the menu to view event dates and times. Contact the department with any questions.
FALL 2024 | Mid-August - Mid-December
| TARGET GROUP | DATE | |
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| Freshman Advisement | via CS1010 All advisement schedules are posted on Canvas. | |
| Sophomore & Transfer Student Advisement | Friday, September 20th from 10:30-11:30 AM | |
| Transition Advisement Meet & Greet | Thursday, November 7th, 3-4PM In-person Meeting Location: ASCB132 Auditorium | |
| Junior Advisement | Friday, November 8th, from 10:30-11:30 AM | |
| Senior Advisement | via CS 4961 All advisement schedules and information are communicated through Canvas. | |
| Info Session: Integrated BS/MS (BXG) Program | Thursday, September 12th, 3:30-4:15PM | |
| Graduate Student Advisement | Thursday, September 12th, 2-3PM | |
| New Transfer Info Session and Advisement Sessions for Spring 2025 | December 5th, 9AM-2PM New transfer students - Please check your individual email for detailed meeting information. | |
| New Grad Info Session for Spring 2025 | November 22, Friday 8:30-9:30 International Students 9:30-10:30 Non-International Students https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/86399989985?pwd=eGxLQjluc2owaWhMNG1EWkFqNjN0UT09 | |
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SPRING 2025 | Jan - May
| TARGET GROUP | DATE | |
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| Freshman Advisement | via CS 1010 and individual advisement | |
| Pre-Major and Undeclared Students |
TBA |
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| Sophomore and Transfer Student Advisement |
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| Transition advisement Meet & Greet |
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| Pre-Senior Advisement (Pre-CS4961) |
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| Senior advisement | via CS 4962 and CS 4963 | |
| Grad advisement | TBA | |
| New Grad Info Sessions |
TBA |
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