Who We Are
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.
Services
The Orfalea College of Business Student Services is currently providing virtual services to ensure that current students have the full support that they need so that the timeline to degree completion is not compromised. This Summer, we are available via email, drop-ins, and appointments. Visit the Academic Advising tab for more information on how to meet with an advisor.
Note: Orfalea Student Services aims to foster a professional, inclusive environment. Please enter our office with respectful language, backgrounds, and appropriate attire.
- Email: cobadvis@calpoly.edu
- Phone: (805) 756-2601
Hours of Operation
During the Fall quarter finals week, our office will be open Monday, December 11 – Thursday, December 14 from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
The office will be closed starting December 15, 2023 until January 8, 2024. If you have any questions while our office is closed, please email cobadvis@calpoly.edu.
Professional Academic Advisors are available by appointment over the Winter Break.
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.
Drop-In Advising
Anytime during our hours of operation, you may meet with us for drop-in advising. During the Summer, drop-ins are virtual only. 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, graduation plan, etc., 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).
General Advising Appointment
For more in-depth curriculum advising, senior graduation checks, graduation plans and more extensive academic advising, schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor for general advising, using the link below. ITP students may also schedule an appointment with an ITP-specific Peer Advisor using the link below.
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.
General Advising Appointment
For more in-depth curriculum advising, senior graduation checks, graduation plans and more extensive academic advising, schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor for general advising, using the link below. ITP students may also schedule an appointment with an ITP-specific Peer Advisor using the link below.
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.
General Advising appointments are closed for the Winter break and will resume operations on Monday, January 8.
Change of Major Advising
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 come into drop-ins through the Zoom link above to schedule an appointment.
Study Abroad Advising
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 to discuss studying abroad, or come into drop-ins through the Zoom link above to schedule an appointment.
Professional Academic Advisors
Professional Academic Advisors are available to provide in-depth personal counseling for sensitive, critical, or complex academic concerns. For current Cal Poly students only.
Drop-In Advising
Professional Academic Advising Drop-In hours are available for students with quick questions or who need forms signed (Meeting ID: 81446907160).
Professional Advising Drop-In is closed for the fall quarter and will resume on Monday, January 8.
Professional Academic Advising Appointment
If you would like to meet with a professional academic advisor for more in-depth counseling, please view the Professional Academic Advising Team below and schedule an appointment with the advisor whose areas of expertise best fit your specific concerns.
Christine Gray
Lead Academic Advisor
Contact Christine
Areas of Expertise
- Peer Advising Program
- Academic Probation & Disqualification Support
- OCOB Study Abroad Initiatives & Programs
- OCOB International Student Advising
Chris Ainsworth
Academic Advisor
Contact Chris
Areas of Expertise
- Change of Major Process
- Transfer Student Support & Advising
- Readmitted Student Advising
- Cal Poly Scholars Liaison
Yesenia Beas Ramirez
Academic Advisor
Contact Yesenia
Areas of Expertise
Multicultural Business Program Coordinator
Selina Jaimes Davila
Academic Advisor
Contact Selina
Areas of Expertise
Peer Mentoring Program Coordinator
First-Year Advising
Our office is only taking appointments with OCOB students in their second year and beyond. If you are a first-time freshman, you will meet with the professional advisors in the First Year Advising Center throughout your freshman year. We look forward to meeting with you in your second year, on through to graduation and the culmination of your degree, and beyond.
First-Year Block Scheduling
Cal Poly uses block scheduling for all first-time freshmen. First-year students are enrolled in a full-time schedule of courses in their Fall quarter, and partial schedules in Winter and Spring. Click the link below to learn more about block scheduling in the College of Business.
Graduating in the next few quarters? Check out our Senior Information page for information on senior projects, GWR, commencement, career resources, and a graduation checklist to help you stay on track!
Returning Students
We are so glad you would like to finish your degree! To learn more about returning to the College of Business, please refer to the page linked below.
Career Advising
The Orfalea College of Business has its own advising center to support students with career readiness. If you would like advising on any concerns relating to post-graduation and careers, please refer to the Career Readiness Center.
Peer Tutoring
Taking a difficult class? Cal Poly’s Writing and Learning Center offers free individual and small-group tutoring sessions for various major and support courses. Students can connect with a peer tutor who can help promote their success in a course. Tutoring sessions are held virtually.
Registration Resources
If you need help figuring out how to register for class, including adding, dropping, waitlisting, and swapping courses, you can come into drop-in hours with our Peer Advisors. Alternatively, you can access the registration resources made available by the Office of the Registrar. Click the link below for an overview of these resources and more details on registration tools.