Supporting Our Students
Our comprehensive Student Services program is unique to the Orfalea College of Business, offering both professional and peer mentoring to provide support throughout the college experience. This includes academic advising, career readiness, transfer student support and more.
Services and Programs
At the Orfalea College of Business, we know student success increases greatly with a strong support network, which is why our graduation rates are among the best in the CSU. Here are some of those programs.
Academic Advising
Orfalea Student Services offers academic advising to support students with academic needs, such as course planning, registration, studying abroad, changing majors, and much more.
Career Readiness
The Career Readiness Center prepares students to network with employers and land a successful internship or full-time position.
Peer Mentoring
Orfalea’s Peer Mentoring Program is a free and voluntary peer-driven mentoring service provided exclusively to Orfalea College of Business students, offering guidance, motivation and more.
Multicultural Business Program
The Multicultural Business Program (MBP) is a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural community led by students for students where they matter, belong, and with professional support are connected with resources to persist to graduation and beyond.
Transfer Students
Transferring to Cal Poly offers many exciting opportunities, but we recognize transfer students sometimes need help adjusting to a new environment. We’re here to provide support and connections to foster success and a sense of belonging.
Study Abroad
Studying abroad represents an excellent opportunity to experience different places and cultures while expanding your resume and career possibilities.
College Tours
The Orfalea Student Ambassadors are a passionate, highly-motivated community of students selected to represent and advocate for the Orfalea College of Business, offering tours of the college, representing the college to organizations and more.
About Student Services
Orfalea Student Services empowers future global business leaders to forge their unique path to success. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment that supports student needs through advising, mentoring, and connection to industry.
Mission Statement
Orfalea Student Services empowers future global business leaders to forge their unique path to success. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment that supports student needs through advising, mentoring, and connection to industry.
Programs and Services
- Academic Advising (Peer and Professional)
- Peer Mentoring
- Multicultural Business Program
- BUS 100 Student Orientation and College Success
- BUS 206 & 306 Career Readiness & Professionalism I & II
- Orfalea OutREACH
- Study Abroad and Orfalea International Business Tours
- International Student Support
- Career and Internship Support
- Transfer Student Support
Professional Staff
Professional Academic staff is available to help students with more in-depth personal counseling for sensitive, critical, or academic concerns. We also have a Career Readiness advisor that can assist with career planning and exploration.
Areas of Expertise
- Student Services Programs & Professional Staff
- Campus Liaison – Handling Sensitive Student Cases, Title IX, Enrollment Issues or appeals, Parents, etc.
- Orfalea OUTREACH Student of Concern Referral Program
- BUS 100/ 206/ 306
- Policy Development/Implementation (Students)
- Initiatives supporting student success, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Student Leader Professional Development
Areas of Expertise
- Change of Major Process
- Transfer Student Support and Advising
- Readmitted Student Advising
Areas of Expertise
- Academic Probation & Disqualification
- Peer Mentor Program Coordinator
- Academic Advising for all Students
Areas of Expertise
- Time Off or Leave of Absence
- Cal Poly Scholar Support
- Change of Major Exploration
- Academic Success
Areas of Expertise
- Peer Advising Program Coordinator
- OCOB Study Abroad initiatives and programs
- OCOB International Student advising and support
Areas of Expertise
- Multicultural Business Program Coordinator
- Returning Student Advising
- Cal Poly Scholars Liaison
- Academic Advising for All Students
Areas of Expertise
- Career Counseling for Graduate Students
- Career Mentoring Programs
- OCOB Career Readiness initiatives
- Orfalea Ambassadors
Areas of Expertise
- Coordinates Student Services’ events and meetings
- Provides Concur Travel support
- Manages Student Services’ purchases
- Provides support to student organized clubs
Areas of Expertise
- OCOB Career Readiness initiatives
- Career Peer Advising Program
- BUS Council / Clubs
- Career Mentoring Programs (Executive & Young Alumni)
- Transfer Students, Cal Poly Scholars & MBP Student Career Support
- Women in Business Advisor