Undergraduate Advising Resources

ºÚÁÏÍø is committed to students graduating in a timely manner. ºÚÁÏÍø advisors play a crucial role in this commitment and helping you navigate through your academic goals. Many advising centers at ºÚÁÏÍø have drop-in hours available, but it is highly encouraged that you make an appointment through .

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Advisors assist students with many of ºÚÁÏÍø’s registration and degree planning functions, including:

  • Degree Planner
  • General Education Requirements 
  • Declaration or Change of Major
  • Educational Planning for Major Requirements
  • Academic Rules and Regulations... and many more.

Select a category below to view the available advising resources. You can also identify advising services in your major and/or specialized programs in your  under the "Advisor" section.

All first-year students are required to attend a mandatory first-year advising workshop for their first two semesters:

  • Fall (to plan for spring registration)
  • Spring (to plan for fall registration)

If you are a member of a focused student program as outlined below, you will primarily be advised by your program advisor and continue to coordinate with your college advisor. 

  • International students are primarily advised by their major advisor. However, the Center for International Education (CIE) provides immigration advising and support via International Students and Scholars Services (ISS).
  • Student Athletes will be advised by 
     

Mandatory First-Year Advising:

  • Fall Semester:
    All first-year students participate in Fall First-Year Student Advising to help you prepare to register for spring classes. Advising begins in October with class registration taking place late November/early December.

    Through this process, you will meet with either your College/Department advisor or the University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA)

    Look for an invitation via email directing you to the right program for your Fall First-Year Student Advising. Please read it carefully to determine how to schedule your appointment. Your registration appointment indicating the day and time you can register for spring classes will be on MyºÚÁÏÍø in late October.
     
  • Spring Semester: 
    Spring First-Year Student Advising is required of all first-year students. Through this process, you will meet with either your College/Department advisor or the University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA). Advising begins in March with class registration beginning in late April/early May.

    As you prepare for your sophomore year, we require all first-year students to participate in the program prior to registering! Look for an invitation via e-mail directing you to the right program for your Spring First-Year Student Advising.

If you are a member of any of the focused student programs listed below, continue to coordinate with your major advisor and your program advisor.
 

Focused Student Advising Programs:
ProgramAudienceLocationDirector/ChairPhone
BAC (Bickerstaff Student Athlete Center)Athletes Bickerstaff Center,
KIN-67
Sandra Shirley562.985.4777
BMAC (Bob Murphy Access Center)Disabled Students
BMAC provides additional support, but students should work with their major advisors as their primary advising resource.
Student Success Center, 110Mary Nguyen562.985.5401
CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program)Students from Migrant FamiliesStudent Success Center, 280Rafael Topete562.985.2185
CIE (Center for International EducationInternational Students Foundation 180Eugenia Kim562.985.4106
EOP (Equal Opportunity Program)Low-income and first-generation college students.Student Success Center, 260Eduardo Leyva562.985.5637
SSSP (TRIO Student Support Services)Students who are low-income, first-generation, or have a disabilityStudent Success Center, 280Rafael Topete562.985.2185
TRIO McNair Scholars ProgramUnderrepresented undergraduate students intending to pursue doctoral studiesStudent Success Center, 280Brenda Lopez562.985.2185
UCUA (University Center for Undergraduate Advising)
  • Undeclared students
  • Students interested in other major options
  • Students seeking to improve grade point averages & clear academic warning
  • Academically disqualified students seeking reinstatement to ºÚÁÏÍø
Student Success Center, 140Paul Henderson562.985.4837
University Honors ProgramStudents enrolled in the University Honors Program, including President Scholarship students.Library,
LIB 507
Sandra Perez562.985.4233
Veterans Services Veterans Brotman Hall, Room 270Lynisha McDuel562.985.5115

 

Executive Director: Dr. Paul Henderson

The University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA) is the primary advising center for:

  • Undeclared students
  • Students interested in exploring major options  or identifying an alternative major
  • Students seeking assistance in creating a strategy to improve grade point averages and clear an Academic Warning (Please note as of Fall 2022, "Academic Probation" is noted as Academic Warning)
  • Academically Disqualified students seeking reinstatement to ºÚÁÏÍø

If you have not declared a major, you will continue to be advised by the University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA); however, if you have interest in a specific major, you are encouraged to attend an Advising Session offered by that College/Department.  UCUA offers drop-in advising hours but recommends students make appointments through the .


First-Year Students
First-year students who have not declared a major (or are uncertain of their current academic program) must attend an advising workshop offered by the University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA) in the Student Success Center Room 140 (SSSC-140). If you are a first-year student and have not declared a major, please visit the UCUA website for undeclared students for more detailed information.

Dean: Dr. Royce Smith
Associate Dean: Dr. Chiara Ferrari
Acting Associate Dean: Anthony Byrnes
Location: AS-115 Phone: 562.985.4364

Department Advising Information
DepartmentLocationAdvisorAdvisor EmailAdvisor Phone
School of Art
Advising Center
FA4
102
 SOA-advising@csulb.edu562.985.7819
DanceDC
F105
 dance-advising@csulb.edu562.985.4747
DesignDESN
107
 design-advising@csulb.edu562.985.5089
Cinematic ArtsCINE
214
 CINE-Advising@csulb.edu562.985.5404
UMC
C217
 music-advising@csulb.edu562.985.4781
Theatre ArtsTA
233
Adriane HowzeAdriane.Howze@csulb.edu562.985.4042

Please note:

College of the Arts Academic Departments
DepartmentLocationDirector/ChairEmailPhone
ArtFA4
106
Jose RiveraJose.Rivera@csulb.edu562.985.7908
DanceDC
S132
Dr. Colleen DunaganColleen.Dunagan@csulb.edu562.985.4747
DesignDESN
101
Debra SatterfieldDebra.Satterfield@csulb.edu562.985.5089
Cinematic ArtsCINE
104
Adam MooreAdam.Moore@csulb.edu562.985.5404
UMC
C306
Dr. Jermie ArnoldJermie.Arnold@csulb.edu562.985.4781
Theatre ArtsTA
221
Ezra LeBankEzra.LeBank@csulb.edu562.985.4350

Dean: Dr. Mark Suazo
Associate Dean: Dr. Sabine Reddy
Location: CBA-200 Phone: 562.985.5306

College Advising Program
CollegeAudienceLocationDirectorEmail
COB Center for Student SuccessCurrent COB Pre- Majors and MajorsCOB
100
Boualoy Dayton
Department Advising Information
DepartmentLocationAdvisorAdvisor Email Advisor Phone
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
100
Laura Carinolaura.carino@csulb.edu562.985.5532
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
100
Derek Chaconderek.chacon@csulb.edu562.985.4512
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
100
Geo Castillo Floresgeo.castillolopez@csulb.edu562.985.4805
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
100
Boualoy Daytonboualoy.dayton@csulb.edu562.985.2276
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
100
Maria Organistamaria.organista@csulb.edu562.985.4805
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
100
Adam Schwartzadam.schwartz@csulb.edu562.985.2460
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
100
Kristy Trinhkristy.trinh@csulb.edu562.985.1055
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
100
Adrian Wilsonadrian.wilson@csulb.edu562.985.5328
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
101
Marisa Davalosmarisa.davalos@csulb.edu562.985.1161
COB Business Pre-Majors/MajorsCOB
102
Deisy Oceguedadeisy.ocegueda@csulb.edu562.985.2345
Minor in Business (Entrepreneurship)COB
321
Dr. Kenji Kleinkenji.klein@csulb.edu562.985.5570
Minor in Business (Finance)COB
420
Dr. Cindy Chencindy.chen@csulb.edu562.985.5072
Minor in Business (Human Resource Management)COB
321
Dr. Mona Zanhourmona.zanhour@csulb.edu562.985.4268
Minor in Business (Information Systems)COB
426
Dr. H. Michael Chunghm.chung@csulb.edu562.985.7691
Minor in Business (International Business)COB
321
Dr. Mark Washburnmark.washburn@csulb.edu562.985.5360
Minor in Business (Marketing)COB
347
Dr. Yu Wangyu.wang@csulb.edu562.985.4776

* Advising for business minors is provided by faculty advisors. 

Please note:

College of Business Academic Departments
DepartmentLocationDirector/ChairEmailPhone
AccountancyCOB
459
Dr. Sudha Krishnansudha.krishnan@csulb.edu562.985.5757
FinanceCOB
415
Dr. Pia Gupta pia.gupta@csulb.edu562.985.2466
Information SystemsCOB
429
Dr. Ying Liuying.liu@csulb.edu562.985.4554
International BusinessCOB
305
Ming Chenming.chen@csulb.edu562.985.4751
Legal Studies in Business ProgramCOB
418
Dr. Terrence Giannoneterrence.giannone@csulb.edu562.985.7770
Management & Human Resource ManagementCOB
321
Dr. Mark Washburn mark.washburn@csulb.edu562.985.5360
MarketingCOB
356
Sam Minsam.min@csulb.edu562.985.7129

Interim Dean: Dr. Anna Ortiz
Associate Dean: Dr. Bre Evans-Santiago and Dr. Rebecca Bustamante
Location: EED-005 Phone: 562.985.4513

College Advising Program
CollegeAudienceLocationDirectorPhone
College of Education
(Teaching Preparation Advising Center - Liberal Studies)
Liberal Studies MajorsEED
32
Nancy de Haro562.985.5867

Department Advising Information
DepartmentLocationAdvisorAdvisor EmailAdvisor Phone
Credential Programs/TPACEED
32
Jessica Olaguejessica.olague@csulb.edu562.985.1765
Credential Programs/TPACEED
32
Elodia Montanoelodia.montano@csulb.edu562.985.4577
Education Specialist Credential ProgramEED
32
Kristin Stoutkristin.stout@csulb.edu562.985.7807
Liberal Studies/TPACEED
32
Gabriel Rodriguezgabriel.rodriguez@csulb.edu562.985.5868
Liberal Studies/TPACEED
32
Aleah Garnicaaleah.garnica@csulb.edu562.985.4838
Liberal Studies/TPACEED
32
Nancy De Haronancy.deharo@csulb.edu562.985.5867
Liberal Studies/TPACEED
32
Hedrick Floreshedrick.flores@csulb.eduNone
Multiple Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Dr. Lisa Isbelllisa.isbell@csulb.edu562.985.1765
Multiple Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Dr. Olga Rubio (Spanish BILA)olga.rubio@csulb.edu562.985.5450
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Dr. Tim Keirntim.keirn@csulb.edu562.985.7622
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Kathleen Keirn (English)kathleen.keirn@csulb.edu562.985.4215
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Dr. Laurie Gatlin (Art)laurie.gatlin@csulb.edu562.985.4385
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Vikki Bisorca (Health)vikki.bisorca@csulb.edu562.985.8083
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Cynthia Leathers (LOTE)cynthia.leathers@csulb.edu562.985.2200
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Dr. Angelo Segalla (Math)angelo.segalla@csulb.edu562.985.4696
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Dr. Dan Zanutto (Music)dan.zanutto@csulb.eduNone
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Dr. Emyr Williams (PE)emyr.williams@csulb.edu562.985.7344
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Tim Williamsontim.williamson@csulb.edu562.985.5949
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
32
Dr. Eileen Luhreileen.luhr@csulb.edu562.985.4511
Teacher Librarian Credential ProgramEED 32Dr. Jeanna Wersebejeanna.wersebe@csulb.edu562.985.7947
Urban Dual Credential ProgramEED
32
Dr. Cara Richards-Tutorcara.richards-tutor@csulb.edu562.985.1938

Please note:

College of Education Academic Departments
DepartmentLocationDirector/ChairEmailPhone
Advanced Studies in Education and CounselingAS
222
Dr. Bita Ghafooribita.ghafoori@csulb.edu562.985.7864
Ed.D Educational Leadership ProgramAS
201
Angela Locksangela.locks@csulb.edu562.985.4987
Liberal StudiesEED
26
Dr. Nat Hansuvadhanat.hansuvadha@csulb.edu562.985.4490
Single Subject Credential ProgramEED
067
Dr. Nina Wooldridgenina.wooldridge@csulb.edu562.985.2322
Teacher EducationEED
013
Estella Chizhikestella.chizhik@csulb.edu562.985.1012

Dean: Dr. Jinny Rhee
Associate Dean of Academic Programs: Dr. Antonella Sciortino
Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Programs: Dr. Kerop Janoyan
Location: ECS-610 Phone: 562.985.5123

College Advising Program
CollegeAudienceLocationDirectorPhone
Engineering Student Success CenterAll Engineering Majors & Pre-MajorsEN2 
304
Jason Deutschman562.985.1800

Department Advising Information
DepartmentLocationAdvisorAdvisor Email Advisor Phone
Aerospace Engineering ProgramECS
630
Dr. Eun Jung Chaebsae-advisor@csulb.edu562.985.2096
Biomedical Engineering ProgramVEC
406
Dr. Ga-Young Kelly Suhgayoung.suh@csulb.edu562.985.4543
Chemical Engineering ProgramEN2
100A
Dr. Ji-Hwan Kangjihwan.kang@csulb.edu562.985.7934
Civil Engineering
(A-L)
VEC
107
Dr. Jin-Gi Hongjingi.hong@csulb.edu562.985.2440
Civil Engineering
(M-Z)
VEC
504
Dr. Mehran Rahmanimehran.rahmani@csulb.edu562.985.8624
Computer EngineeringECS
528
Dr. Amin Rezaeiamin.rezaei@csulb.edu562.985.1505
Computer Engineering TechnologyECS
517
Dr. I-Hung Khooi-hung.khoo@csulb.edu562.985.5082
Computer Science

ECS
525

VEC
219E

Roni Allen

Dr. Susan Nachawati

r.allen@csulb.edu

susan.nachawati@csulb.edu

None
Construction Engineering
Management Program
VEC
307
Dr. Hung Nguyenhung.nguyen@csulb.edu562.985.1661
Electrical Engineering ProgramECS
507
Dr. Fei Wangfei.wang@csulb.edu562.985.8050
Electronics Engineering TechnologyECS
517
Dr. I-Hung Khooi-hung.khoo@csulb.edu562.985.5082
Environmental EngineeringVEC
107
Dr. Jin-Gi Hongjingi.hong@csulb.edu562.985.2440
Mechanical Engineering Program
(A-G)
EN2
104
Dr. Ehsan Barjastehbsme-advisor1@csulb.edu562.985.2260
Mechanical Engineering Program
(H-O)
ECS
629
Dr. Asieh Jalali-Farahanibsme-advisor2@csulb.edu562.985.5579
Mechanical Engineering Program
(P-Z)
ECS
621
Dr. Parviz Yavaribsme-advisor3@csulb.edu562.985.4277

Please note:

College of Engineering Academic Departments
DepartmentLocationDirector/ChairEmailPhone
Biomedical EngineeringET
110
Dr. Perla Ayalaperla.ayala@csulb.edu562.985.5732
Chemical Engineering ProgramEN2
100
Dr. Roger C. Loroger.lo@csulb.edu562.985.1508
Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering ProgramVEC
104
Dr. Joseph Kimjoseph.kim@csulb.edu562.985.5118
Computer Engineering & Computer ScienceECS
542
Dr. Mehrdad Aliasgari mehrdad.aliasgari@csulb.edu562.985.7987
Electrical Engineering ProgramECS
510
Dr. Ebrahim Amiriebrahim.amiri@csulb.edu562.985.1517
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering ProgramECS
635 or 636
Dr. Jalal Torabzadehjalal.torabzadeh@csulb.edu562.985.4398

 

Dean: Dr. Monica Lounsbery
Associate Dean: Dr. Tiffanye Vargas and Dr. Grace Reynolds-Fisher
Location: ET 200 Phone: 562.985.4194

College Advising Program
CollegeAudienceLocationDirectorPhone
College of Health & Human Services Academic Advising CenterAll CHHS disciplines: Family & Consumer Sciences, Health Care Administration, Health Science, Kinesiology, Nursing, Recreation & Leisure Studies, Social Work, and Speech-Language PathologyHSD
117
Chrissy Franks Sayed562.985.2691

Please note:

 

Department Advising Information
DepartmentLocationAdvisorAdvisor Email Advisor Phone
Criminal JusticeHSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Family & Consumer SciencesHSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Health Care AdministrationHSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Health ScienceHSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
KinesiologyHSD 117See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Military Science, Army ROTCHSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Nursing (Basic, Trimester)HSD 117See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Nursing (R.N.)HSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Pre-NursingHSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Recreation & Leisure StudiesHSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Social WorkHSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691
Speech Language PathologyHSD
117
See Current Advising ResourcesContact CHHS Academic Advising Center562.985.2691

Please note:

College of Health and Human Services Academic Departments
DepartmentLocationDirector/ChairEmailPhone
Criminology, Criminal Justice and Emergency ManagementET
233
Christine Scott-HaywardChristine.Scott-Hayward@csulb.edu562.985.2669
Family & Consumer SciencesFCS
001
Dr. Wendy Reiboldtwendy.reiboldt@csulb.edu562.985.8250
Graduate Center for Public Policy & AdministrationSPA
232
Dr. David Powelldavid.powell@csulb.edu562.985.5383
Health Care AdministrationHHS2
116
Henry O'Lawrencehenry.olawrence@csulb.edu562.985.8103
Health ScienceHHS2
117
Dr. Kamiar Alaeikamiar.alaei@csulb.edu562.985.8036
KinesiologyHHS2
107
Alison Edealison.ede@csulb.edu562.985.4051
Military Science, Army ROTCHSD
108
Matthew Turnermatthew.turner@csulb.edu562.985.5766
NursingNUR
61B
Michael Williamsmichael.williams@csulb.edu562.985.1024
Physical TherapyET
132
Dr. Jenny Bagwelljenny.bagwell@csulb.edu562.985.4024
Recreation & Leisure StudiesET
101
Dr. Terry Robertsonterry.robertson@csulb.edu562.985.1098
Social WorkSPA
158
Dr. Nancy Meyer-Adamsnancy.meyer-adams@csulb.edu562.985.7774
Speech-Language PathologyLAB
103
Dr. Lei Sunlei.sun@csulb.edu562.985.4594

Dean: Dr. Deborah Thien
Associate Dean Dr. Donna Nicol
Associate Dean Dr. Seiji Steimetz
Location: CLA F01 Phone: 562.985.5381


College Advising Program
CollegeAudienceLocationDirectorPhone
College of Liberal Arts (ATLAS)All Liberal Arts Majors, Minors, Credential & CertificatesLA1
LO0102
Tanisha Peoples562.985.7804

Department Advising Information
DepartmentLocationAdvisorAdvisor EmailAdvisor Phone
PSY
306
Dr. Maulana Karengamaulana.karenga@csulb.edu562.985.5620
PSY
413
Wanette Reynoldsasld-advising@csulb.edu562.985.1874
FO2
109
ATLAScla-atlas@csulb.edu562.985.7804
FO3
320
Dr. Steven Rousso-Schindlersteven.rousso-schindler@csulb.edu562.985.8179
FO3
338
Dr. Barbara Kimbarbara.kim@csulb.edu562.985.7942
MHB
214
ATLAScla-atlas@csulb.edu562.985.7804

MHB
516

LA1
LO0102

Paul Scotton

Vanessa Arnold

paul.scotton@csulb.edu

vanessa.arnold@csulb.edu

562.985.2599

562.985.7771

AS
309
Dawn Kelsey

Chelsea Jones
comm-advising@csulb.edu562.985.2136
MHB
606

MHB
608
Kathryn Chew (A-M)

Elizabeth Dahab (N-Z)
kathryn.chew@csulb.edu

elizabeth.dahab@csulb.edu
562-985-5810

562.985.1368
SPA
362-A
Yutian Chenyutian.chen@csulb.edu562.985.5083

MHB
302

MHB
309

MHB
505

Norbert Schürer

Rene Treviño

Stephanie Johnson

nschurer@csulb.edu

rene.trevino@csulb.edu

stephanie.johnson@csulb.edu

562.985.4213
MHB
505
Stephanie Johnsonstephanie.johnson@csulb.edu562.985.4402
FO5
210
Dr. Monica Argrandoñamonica.argandona@csulb.edu 
PH1
212
Dr. Linna Lilinna.li@csulb.edu562.985.1889
FO2
202
Jane Dabeljane.dabel@csulb.edu562.985.2408
FO2
109
Andrew Foglemanandrew.fogleman@csulb.edu562.985.4465
FO2
205
Margaret Kuomargaret.kuo@csulb.edu562.985.4524
FO2
102
David Shaferdavid.shafer@csulb.edu562.985.4431
LA3
202
Rachna SoniRachna.Soni@csulb.edu562.985.8997
LA3
103D
Yousef Bakeryousef.baker@csulb.edu562.985.8864
FO2
210
Jeffrey BlutingerJeffrey.Blutinger@csulb.edu562.985.2196

LA4
106

LA4
201A

Jennifer Fleming

Jennifer Newton
Jennifer.Fleming@csulb.edu

Jennifer.Newton@csulb.edu
562.985.7986

562.985.5736
PSY
409
Michael Ahlandmichael.ahland@csulb.edu562.985.1146
MHB
917
ATLAScla-atlas@csulb.edu562.985.7804
PH1
104
ATLAScla-atlas@csulb.edu562.985.7804
PSY
100
ATLAScla-atlas@csulb.edu562.985.7804
MHB
619
ATLAScla-atlas@csulb.edu562.985.7804
AS
309
Daniela Suarezdaniela.suarez@csulb.edu562.985.4317
PSY
144
Claudia Lopezclaudia.lopez2@csulb.edu562.985.1168
PSY
145
Steven Osunasteven.osuna@csulb.edu562.985.4604
PSY
125
Esa Syeedesa.syeed@csulb.edu562.985.5690
MHB
812
ATLAScla-atlas@csulb.edu562.985.7804

Please note:

College of Liberal Arts Academic Departments
DepartmentLocationDirector/ChairEmailPhone
PSY
306
Dr. Maulana Karengamaulana.karenga@csulb.edu562.985.4624
FO2
109
Dr. Brett Mizellebrett.mizelle@csulb.edu562.985.4424
FO3
308
Dr. Theresa Gregortheresa.gregor@csulb.edu562.985.5305
FO3
305
Dr. Scott WilsonScott.Wilson@csulb.edu562.985.5171
FO3
338
Dr. Barbara Kimbarbara.kim@csulb.edu562.985.7942
MHB
214
Dr. Rigoberto Rodriguezrigoberto.rodriguez@csulb.edu562.985.4644
MHB
517
Dr. Paul Scottonpaul.scotton@csulb.edu562.985.4239
AS
309
Dr. Jennifer Asenasjennifer.asenas@csulb.edu562.985.4301
MHB
517
Dr. Kathryn Chewkathryn.chew@csulb.edu562.985.4239
SPA
362A
Yutian Chenyutian.chen@csulb.edu562.985.5083
MHB
419
Dr. Eileen Klinkeileen.klink@csulb.edu562.985.4223
Environmental Science & PolicyFO5
210
Dr. Christine Whitcraftchristine.whitcraft@csulb.edu562.985.8432
LA1
125A
Dr. Suzanne Wechslersuzanne.wechsler@csulb.edu562.985.2356
F02
106
Dr. David Shaferdavid.shafer@csulb.edu562.985.4431
LA3
200D
Kimberly Kellykimberly.kelly@csulb.edu562.985.1385
LA3
100
Dr. Laura Ceialaura.ceia@csulb.edu562.985.5236
FO2
210
Jeffrey Blutingerjeffrey.blutinger@csulb.edu562.985.2196
LA4
106
Dr. Jennifer Flemingjennifer.fleming@csulb.edu562.985.4981
PSY
118
Dr. Nancy Hallnancy.hall@csulb.edu562.985.2656
MHB
906
Dr. Nell Wielandnellie.wieland@csulb.edu562.985.4331
SPA
257
Dr. Kathryn PerkinsKathryn.Perkins@csulb.edu562.985.4708
PSY
325
Chi-Anh ChunChi-Ah.Chun@csulb.edu562.985.7608
MHB
619
Dr. Sophia Pandyasophia.pandya@csulb.edu562.985.5341
AS
309
Dr. Aparna Nayakaparna.nayak@csulb.edu562.985.4317
PSY
141
Dr. Nielan Barnesnielan.barnes@csulb.edu562.985.4608
MHB
819
Dr. Lori Baraltlori.baralt@csulb.edu562.985.4839

 

Dean: Dr. Curtis D. Bennett
Associate Deans: Dr. Kris Slowinski and Dr. Kelly Young
Location: HSCI 160 Phone: 562.985.4707

College Advising Program
CollegeAudienceLocationCoordinatorPhone
First-year students and all continuing pre-majors work with the CNSM Advising Center. All upper-division majors, including incoming transfer students, are advised by faculty advisors.HSCI
164
Shannon Durbin562.985.7250

 

Major Advising Information
MajorLocationAdvisorAdvisor Email Advisor Phone
Applied StatisticsFO3
120
Dr. Olga KorostelevaOlga.Korosteleva@csulb.edu562.985.1941
Applied Statistics (Pre-Major)HSCI
164
Dennis GarciaDennis.Garcia@csulb.edu562.985.4682
BiochemistryHSCI
354
Dr. Jason Schwansugrad-biochem.advising@csulb.edu562.985.7778
Biochemistry (Pre-Major)HSCI
164
Shannon DurbinShannon.Durbin@csulb.edu562.985.4334
Biology (A-G)HSCI
104
Dr. Susan FinkbeinerSusan.Finkbeiner@csulb.edu562.985.2148
Biology (H-M)MLSC 202Dr. Amanda FisherAmanda.Fisher@csulb.edu562.985.4205
Biology (N-Z)HSCI
104
Dr. Ashley CarterAshley.Carter@csulb.edu562.985.4917
Biology (Pre-Major - A-G)HSCI
164
Dahlia ValleDahlia.Valle@csulb.edu562.985.8696
Biology (Pre-Major - H-M)HSCI
164
Sonia SantosSonia.Santos@csulb.edu562.985.2237
Biology (Pre-Major - N-Z)HSCI
164
Cesar CervantesCesar.Cervantes@csulb.edu562.985.1072
Biology EducationHSCI
124
Dr. Amanda FisherAmanda.Fisher@csulb.edu562.985.4814
Biology Education (Pre-Major)HSCI
164
Shannon DurbinShannon.Durbin@csulb.edu562.985.4334

MLSC 
224
Dr. Deborah FraserDeborah.Fraser@csulb.edu562.985.7597

MLSC
228
Dr. Douglas PaceDouglas.Pace@csulb.edu562.985.4825
Biology, Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology (Pre-Major - A-G)HSCI
164
Sonia SantosSonia.Santos@csulb.edu562.985.2237
Biology, Molecular Cell Biology and Physiology (Pre-Major - H-Z)HSCI
164
Cesar CervantesCesar.Cervantes@csulb.edu562.985.1072
Biology, Zoology, Botany, and EcologyHSCI
124
Dr. Bruno PernetBruno.Pernet@csulb.edu562.985.5378
Biology, Zoology, Botany, and Ecology
(Pre-Major)
HSCI
164
Sonia SantosSonia.Santos@csulb.edu562.985.2237
ChemistryMLSC
319
Dr. Paul Buonoraugrad-chem.advising@csulb.edu562.985.4946
Chemistry
(Pre-Major)
HSCI
164
Cesar CervantesCesar.Cervantes@csulb.edu562.985.1072
Earth ScienceHSCI
318
Dr. Nate OnderdonkNate.Onderdonk@csulb.edu562.985.2654
Earth Science (Pre-Major)HSCI
164
Shannon DurbinShannon.Durbin@csulb.edu562.985.4334
Environmental Science & PolicyPH1
210
Monica ArgandonaMonica.Argandona@csulb.edu 
Marine BiologyHSCI
124
Dr. Bruno PernetBruno.Pernet@csulb.edu562.985.5378
Marine Biology (Pre-Major)HSCI
161
Dahlia ValleDahlia.Valle@csulb.edu562.985.8696
MathFO3
112
Dr. Jeffrey PairJeffrey.Pair@csulb.edu562.985.4351
Math (Pre-Major)HSCI
164
Dennis GarciaDennis.Garcia@csulb.edu562.985.4682
Math, Applied MathFO3
120
Dr. Melvin LaxMelvin.Lax@csulb.edu562.985.4325
Math, Applied Math (Pre-Major)HSCI
164
Dennis GarciaDennis.Garcia@csulb.edu562.985.5720
Math, Math EducationFO3
112
Dr. Jeffrey PairJeffrey.Pair@csulb.edu562.985.4351
Math, Math Education (Pre-Major)HSCI
164
Dennis GarciaDennis.Garcia@csulb.edu562.985.5720
MicrobiologyHSCI
104
Dr. Deborah FraserDeborah.Fraser@csulb.edu562.985.7597
HSCI
164
Sonia SantosSonia.Santos@csulb.edu562.985.2237
Physics, All optionsHSCI
272D
Dr. Thomas GredigThomas.Gredig@csulb.edu562.985.4922
Physics, All options (Pre-Major)HSCI
164
Dahlia ValleDahlia.Valle@csulb.edu562.985.8696
Science Education (Credential)HSCI
210
Kristin StraitsKristin.Straits@csulb.edu562.985.4801

Please note:

College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics Academic Departments
DepartmentLocationDirector/ChairEmailPhone
Biological SciencesHSCI
104
Dr.  Jesse DillonJesse.Dillon@csulb.edu562.985.4806
Chemistry & BiochemistryHSCI
370
Dr. Lijuan LiLijuan.Li@csulb.edu562.985.4941
Earth SciencesHSCI
322
Dr. Lora StevensLora.Stevens@csulb.edu562.985.4817
Mathematics & StatisticsFO3
116
Dr. Will MurrayWill.Murray@csulb.edu562.985.8008
Physics & AstronomyHSCI
220
Dr. Prashanth JaikumarPrashanth.Jaikumar@csulb.edu562.985.7925
Science EducationHSCI
205
Dr. Jim KisielJ.Kisiel@csulb.edu562.985.1325