How to make an Academic Advising Appointment

Important things to remember before scheduling an appointment:

  • We do not offer walk in appointments (except for the first two weeks of each semester and during registration)
  • Always provide a phone number, preferably your cell
  • Always enter a Question -Check often and early in the AM, new appointments appear after midnight.
  • Make an appointment during off-peak times
    • Registration period - peak
    • Summer break (June - August) - off peak
    • Spring break - off peak
    • Winter break - off peak
  • If you are a recently admitted student, you will first need to register for classes and obtain a CSUSM student email account.
  • Go to the following website:
    • http://www.csusm.edu/academicadvising/index.html
    • Click on the blue "Schedule an Appointment" box -Log in with your CSUSM email account
    • Enter phone number, topic, and your question
    • You can schedule appointments up to two days in the future
    • You may have to check on a daily basis for availability