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Make Advising Appointments

Welcome to P.A.L.S. & Faculty Advising! We’re here to support you at every stage of your Liberal Arts & Liberal Studies journey—from getting started to preparing for graduation and beyond. Whether you need help building your next semester schedule, understanding your degree requirements, exploring career options, or navigating campus resources, our advising team is ready to guide you.

Students are encouraged to make an appointment for one-on-one advising with our Program Coordinators, Faculty Advisors, or student PALS (Peer Ambassadors for Liberal Studies) Advisors. Appointments are available in-person or on Zoom. Walk-in sessions are also available. Click on the service titles below to view descriptions and schedule the appointment that best fits your needs.

Get Started: Advising & Planning Help

Build my Next Semester Schedule

Meet with a PALS advisor to choose the right courses for your upcoming semester. We’ll review your degree requirements, discuss your schedule needs, and build a balanced schedule that keeps you on track for graduation. 

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Credential Application Overview

This session is designed to answer general questions about the credential application process, including timelines, basic requirements, and next steps. For detailed, program-specific, or in-depth advising questions, students should contact the Credential Program Advisors in the College of Education at coeinfo@csusb.edu or 909-537-7756 for specialized support.

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General Advising Needs

Build out estimated time to graduation, change my major, resources questions, navigating the campus, scholarships, grants, and financial aid options for Liberal Studies students.

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LBST/CAL 2970: Office Tour and Advising Basics

This class-required session introduces students to our advising office, services, and support resources. You’ll tour the space, learn how advising works, and understand how to make the most of your advising experience throughout your Liberal Arts/Studies academic journey. 

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LBST 3603: Experiential Learning Advising

Advising for students enrolled in or considering LBST 3603, providing guidance on field experience documentation, course requirements, expectations, and how to successfully complete the experiential learning component.

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LBST/CAL 5900: PAWS and Path to Graduation

This class-required session provides a final review of your PAWS audit, degree requirements, and graduation status. We’ll confirm you’re on track to complete all requirements and discuss important next steps as you prepare for graduation, accreditation, and beyond.

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Additional Support: Specialized Advising Appointments

Career & Internship Advising

Advising for Liberal Arts & Liberal Studies students exploring career opportunities, including guidance on transferable skills, career pathways, resumes, cover letters, interviews, and enrollment in the internship course (CAL5753) to support hands-on experience and career readiness. Not for credential application questions.

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Case-Specific Advising 

Targeted faculty advising for unique or non-standard situations, including course substitutions, focus field adjustments, and resolving graduation concerns that require individualized review and approval.

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Prospective Students

Advising for individuals exploring the program, providing information on curriculum, requirements, and opportunities to help them make informed decisions about their academic path.

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Questions About Course Substitutions

Faculty review of transfer coursework to determine course equivalencies and apply appropriate credit toward degree requirements, ensuring an accurate and efficient academic plan.

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Fall 2026 Advising Walk-In Hours

No appointment is needed. Select a date below and visit during the listed hours.

Fall 2026 walk-in hours

Wednesdays | 12:00 P.M.–3:00 P.M.

September 2, 16, and 30
October 14 and 28
November 25
December 9

Thursdays | 10:00 A.M.–2:30 P.M.

September 3 and 17
October 1, 15, and 29
November 12

Thursdays | 10:00 A.M.–11:00 A.M.

September 10 and 24
October 8 and 22
November 5 and 19
December 3