Schedule your advising appointment
Your academic advisor from the College of ECST Student Success Center (ESSC) is ready to meet with you. Let's discuss your classes and the next steps to stay on track. Busy schedule? We've got you covered; you can choose to schedule an appointment, drop-in (virtual), visit the Zoom help desk, or send us an email. Pick the option that works for you, reach out, and let's plan for success together.
Appointment Options
ECST Advising Center Advisors
Schedule conflict? Take advantage of Email Advising.
If you have a quick question or need to speak to an advisor as soon as possible, you may send the ECST Advising Center an email. Email advising does not replace an advising appointment. Students are encouraged to talk to their advisor about concerns or questions during a scheduled advising appointment or a drop-in advising session.
Advising Center Appointment
ADVISING SCHEDULE
Advising times are updated each semester. Please check the schedule below for current advising appointment dates and times. During the first two weeks of each semester, only Drop-In appointments are offered to serve as many students as possible on a first-come-first-served basis. We encourage you to make a scheduled appointment, thereafter.
In order to assist students as quickly as possible with advising in preparation for registration for the upcoming semester, academic advisors will email recommended courses to each student, about 2-3 weeks prior to the registration date. The objective of email advising is to start the communication with the students and not to replace an advising appointment. Students are encouraged to review the recommended courses and be prepared to talk to their advisor about concerns and/or questions during a drop-in or scheduled appointment.
ECST Advising Center ecst.advisement@calstatela.edu.
Schedule a 30-min appointment using EAB
BEST OPTION: To accommodate a busy schedule.
| DAY | AM-TIME | PM-TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Mon. | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Tues. | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Wed. | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Thur. | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Fri. | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Please attend a Drop-in Advising Session if a Scheduled Appointment is not available.
HOW TO USE EAB: To request an ADVISING APPOINTMENT and VIRTUAL CHECK-IN.
Drop-in Advising Sessions are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
BEST OPTION: For last-minute assistance.
| DAY | AM-TIME | PM-TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday* | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
HOW TO USE EAB: To request a DROP-IN APPOINTMENT & VIRTUAL CHECK-IN.
Join our Zoom advising room Help Desk (10 min) and meet with a peer advisor.
BEST OPTION: This is a good option if you have a quick question.
| DAY | AM-TIME | PM-TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | N/A |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | N/A |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Zoom link https://calstatela.zoom.us/j/937 24 781900
By phone (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID 93724781900
ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOPS
The College of ECST's Academic Success Workshop is designed for ECST students on academic notice or disqualification. We understand there can be many challenges that may impact a student's ability to succeed in their academic coursework. Our goal is to help you identify these specific challenges and develop a plan of action for success. Take action, and make sure to attend at least one of the Academic Success Workshops after meeting with your advisor (ESSC or department advisor) concerning your classes.
| WORKSHOP | TIME | ZOOM LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop ONE DATE TBA |
TBA | TBA |
| Workshop TWO DATE TBA |
TBA | TBA |
| Workshop THREE DATE TBA |
TBA | TBA |
Students need to attend only one workshop.
SCHEDULE DEPARTMENT ADVISING
The College of ECST has a shared split advising model in which advising services are provided by professional academic advisors in the ECST Advising Center, and faculty advisors in the departments to ensure our students achieve their educational and personal goals. Not sure if you should make an appointment with the ECST Advising Center or a faculty advisor in your department? The chart below provides a quick reference to explain the difference.
Department of Civil Engineering Advising:
https://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/ce/advising
Department of Computer Science Advising:
https://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/cs/advisement-resources
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Advising:
https://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/ece/resources
Department of Mechanical Engineering Advising:
https://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/me/advising-hours-and-information
Department of Technology Advising:
https://www.calstatela.edu/ecst/tech/advising
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS and FACULTY ADVISORS
Understanding how advising is organized at the College of ECST.
| Professional Advisors | Faculty Advisors |
|---|---|
Professional Advisors in the ECST Advising Center provide services to:
| Faculty Advisors in their respective departments provide services to:
|
Graduate students receive advising services through their major department. Updates or changes regarding your major's concentration and electives can be made only with the approval of the graduate advisor. All graduate students are required to see the Chair of the Department for further information. To make an appointment with an advisor in your department, please contact the department directly. ECST GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Civil Engineering CE
- Computer Science CS
- Electrical and Computer Engineering EE
- Mechanical Engineering ME
- Materials Science and Engineering MSE
- Technology Industrial Management TECH (IM)
Transfer students who have completed the Cal State LA, College of ECST's department-specific lower-division program requirements (see "Undergraduate Students"), please contact the department to schedule an advising appointment with a faculty advisor. If you have not completed the requirements, please make an appointment with the professional staff at the ECST Advising Center ecst.advisement@calstatela.edu.
- Civil Engineering CE
- Computer Science CS
- Electrical and Computer Engineering EE
- Mechanical Engineering ME
- Technology AVAD, FPAT, GRAF, FPAT, IRC
(Aviation Administration, Fire Protection Administration & Technology, Graphic Communications, Industrial Technology)
Prospective Cal State LA, College of ECST students seeking general information regarding ECST degree programs, please contact the ecst.advisement@calstatela.edu.
Meet the Advisors
ECST Advising Center professional advisors.
| Advisors: | Contacts: |
|---|---|
| Ernesto Ivan Chavez echave142@calstatela.edu |
| Esther M. Becerra ebecerr6@calstatela.edu |
| Lili Dimas ldimas8@calstatela.edu |
| Bobbie Galaz Lead Advisor bgalaz@calstatela.edu |
| Jaime Rodriguez, Jr. jrodr161@calstatela.edu |
| Lourdes Vasquez Lead Advisor lvasqu50@calstatela.edu |
ECST Advisement Center Main Line (323)343-4574
ACTIVITY CALENDAR
ECST Advising Center
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST)
Engineering & Technology (E&T) Building, Room A125
Phone (323) 343-4574 | ecst.advisement@calstatela.edu