Academic Advising
Orfalea Student Services offers academic advising to support students in academic-related concerns such as course planning, registration, studying abroad, changing majors, and much more.
- Located in building 03, room 100
- Email: cobadvis@calpoly.edu
- Phone: 805-756-2601
Spring Term Hours of Operation
- Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (virtual only)
Peer Advisors
Meet with a Peer Advisor to discuss degree progress, curriculum, registration, course planning, study abroad, change of major, or any other general academic concerns. Orfalea Student Services aims to foster a professional, inclusive environment. Please join the office with respectful language and appropriate attire. For current Cal Poly OCOB students only. Open to all OCOB students who are in their second year and beyond. First-year students may meet with an advisor in the First-Year Advising Center.
Industrial Technology & Packaging students may also schedule an appointment with a major-specific Peer Advisor using the link below.
Schedule General Advising Appointment
Peer Advising Drop-In
On Fridays only, when our office has virtual operations, you may step into our office for drop-in assistance at the link below. Come in to interact with a Peer Advisor to get quick answers to your advising-related questions or time sensitive concerns. For academic advising including degree progress and graduation planning, please schedule an appointment.
Note: If you have submitted a form that requires advisor approval, meet with a Professional Academic Advisor (found at the bottom of this page).
Academic Advisors
Academic Advisors are available to provide in-depth personal counseling for sensitive, critical, or complex academic concerns.
If you would like to meet with an academic advisor for more in-depth counseling, please schedule an appointment with the advisor whose areas of expertise best fit your specific concerns.
Academic Advisor Drop-In Advising
If you have an urgent request for one of the professional staff, please drop-in and meet with us.
Drop-in Advising is available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the link below.
Specialized Advising Topics
If you would like to meet with a specialist for one of the topics below, please click on the menu below to make an appointment with one of our advisors
If you are interested in changing your major into the College of Business, please visit our Changing Major page for more information. Please email our office at cobadvis@calpoly.edu to discuss changing your major, or schedule an appointment to discuss further.
If you are interested in studying abroad, refer to our Study Abroad page for help in planning. Please email our office at cobadvis@calpoly.edu or schedule an appointment an appointment with us to discuss studying abroad.