College of Science and Mathematics Advising Center
Professional advisors take a holistic approach to advising; designing an academic plan that will assist students in defining academic, career and personal goals and empower students to create an educational plan consistent with those goals. These services include assistance with scheduling classes, developing long-range academic plans, career advising, as well as informing students of their graduation requirements, and interpreting university and college policy and procedures. Advisors also serve as advocates and mentors to promote student success. Students are encouraged to seek advising early and often throughout their time at Cal Poly.
Advising Staff
- Kristi Weddige, Director of Advising for the College of Science and Mathematics
- Becky Westmoreland, Office Manager
- Meghan Farrier-Nolan , Academic/Pre-Health Professions Advisor
- Michelle Macintyre, Academic/Pre-Health Professions Advisor
- Heather Peng, Graduate Intern/Academic Advisor
Advising Hours
- FasTrak Advising times are designated for quick questions lasting for no more than 20 minutes.
- Appointments (30 minutes in duration) can be made by calling 756-2615. Appointments to see your advisor may be scheduled 1-2 weeks in advance.
- New! Same Day Appointments: Please call the day of to schedule a same day 30 minute appointment. Available on Wednesdays for Winter 2012.
- New! We will hold evening advising appointments in Poly Canyon Village on Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm. Please call in advance to schedule an appointment.
| Hours | Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays -Same Day/Appointments | Thursdays | Fridays | |
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| 9:00-10:00 am | Appointments | Appointments | Same Day Appointments - |
Appointments | Appointments | Closed for Staff Meeting 9:00 -10:00 am |
| 10:00 -11:30 am | Appointments | |||||
| 12:00 -1:00pm | Closed for lunch | Closed for lunch | Closed for lunch | Closed for lunch | Closed for lunch | |
| 1:00-3:30 pm | FasTrak advising (20 minutes max per student) |
FasTrak advising (20 minutes max per student) |
Same Day Appointments - Please call the day of to schedule an appointment |
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Advising By Email
When emailing your professional advisor, please email from your Cal Poly email account and include your name, major, EMPL ID and your question.
Please allow at least a 48 hour turn-around time during business hours for a response via email. PLEASE DO NOT email advisors to request an appointment. Please call our main office line at 805-756-2615 or stop by in person to schedule an appointment.
Faculty Advisors
Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor in their major. It is important for students to meet regularly with their faculty advisor. Faculty advisors can help students with scheduling of classes, choosing courses in their major, deciding on an area of specialization, applying for internships and graduate programs, and providing mentoring. Students are required to see their faculty advisor for the approval of advisor approved electives for their concentration and to have course withrawals approved. Check with your major department office or the Advising Center to find out who is your faculty advisor. If after meeting your advisor, you feel that your interests or personality are not compatible, please come to the Advising Center to be reassigned to a new advisor. Please note: Liberal Studies majors are advised primarily by the Advising Center.