The College of Natural and Social Sciences Academic Advisement Center provides students with the tools needed for academic success while a student at Cal State LA. Schedule an appointment today with one of our academic advisors for guidance on creating academic plans and selecting courses to fulfill general education and major requirements for graduation.
Please be advised: If you have questions regarding
tuition & fees, payments, FAFSA, disbursements, you will need to contact the
Financial Aid Department https://www.calstatela.edu/financialaid
In-person Drop-in Hours:
Monday thru Thursday
Morning – 9:30am to 10:30am (Last student accepted by 10:15am)
King Hall Wing D room 1044
Drop-in's are only for:
Quick Questions, Class Schedule questions,
Add/Drop questions, or questions about an academic hold
(financial holds contact Financial Aid Dept).
Services that require a 30-minute Appointment:
Degree Planning, Graduation, Declare or Change of Major,
Repeat Limit Exception, SAP Appeal, Reinstatement/Readmission.
*Please be advised: Students are given a 10-minute late grace period*
You can use this Navigate LA appointment link https://calstatela.campus.eab.com/home
1) Click the blue “Get Assistance” tab.
2)Then click "Undergraduate Advising"
3) Then choose the "service" for the appointment
You can also email your questions to our center at NSSAC@calstatela.edu .
NSS Department Relocation
Due to roof replacements and other remodeling projects, seven of our NSS department offices have been relocated this Summer 2024 term.
|
Department |
Extensions |
Location for Summer |
|
Anthropology |
3-2440 |
Library Palmer Wing 2097 |
|
Biological Science |
3-2050 |
Biological Sciences (BIOS) Building 143 |
|
Chemistry and Biochemistry |
3-2300 |
La Kretz Hall 253 and 254 |
|
Geography, Geology, and Environment (and NATS) |
3-2400 |
Library Palmer Wing 2097 |
|
History |
3-2020 |
Library Palmer Wing 2097 |
|
Latin American Studies |
3-2180 |
Library Palmer Wing 4055 |
|
Mathematics |
3-2150 |
Biological Sciences (BIOS) Building 140 |
|
Physics and Astronomy |
3-2100 |
Biological Sciences (BIOS) Building 140 |
|
Political Science |
3-2230 |
Engineering and Technology (E&T) Building A524 |
|
Psychology |
3-2250 |
Engineering and Technology (E&T) Building A519 & A520 |
|
Sociology |
3-2200 |
Library Palmer Wing 2097 |
Video Resources
Questions with the 'Graduation Application' tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1s30kBVrP4
How to use the 'Degree Planner' tutorial video: https://youtu.be/wt-Lqw1r6Po?si=z23V_wwbGU9daAHv
How to use the 'Schedule Planner' tutorial video: https://youtu.be/3ojsvCAgixE?si=9NQl049dVqL-9YSa
MISSION
In partnership with students and the wider Cal State LA community, the NSS Academic Advisement Center fosters a supportive and validating learning environment where advisors teach and empower students to develop, understand, and achieve their educational goals.
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Student Support
Need help with degree planning and progression, graduation check, exploring or declaring a major, or other academic concerns? The NSS Advisement Center team is here to help with virtual and in-person appointments.
WHAT WE DO
Our professional advising team helps students from orientation to graduation:
- Understand general education and major requirements to graduate with a major in the College of Natural and Social Sciences
- Create academic plans and select courses in fulfilling graduation requirements
- Identify and integrate co-curricular and extra-curricular activities into an academic plan to help students achieve their academic and professional goals
- Use the Campus Academic Requirements Report (CARR), departmental checklists/roadmaps, and other tools to monitor their academic progress
- Apply University policies, procedures, forms, and processes necessary for graduation
- With referrals to University resources and offices
NSS ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT CENTER
King Hall, D Wing, Room 1044
Phone: (323) 343-5284
Got questions? Email nssac@calstatela.edu