Appointments & Virtual Drop-In Advising
Fall 2025 Virtual Drop-In Schedule
Meeting ID: 876 9346 7213 https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/87693467213
Fall drop-ins are offered Thursday, September 18th through Friday, December 5th, 2025 (while classes are in session) at these reoccurring times, unless noted below:
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Mondays & Thursdays: 1:30-3:30 PM
- Tuesdays & Fridays: 9:30-11:30 AM
Drop-ins are NOT offered:
- Friday, October 3rd, 2025
- Tuesday, November 11th 2025; Veteran's Day
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Monday, November 24th - Friday, November 28th, 2025; Fall Break
- Monday, December 8th, 2025 - Friday, January 2nd, 2026; Finals Week & Winter Break
Drop-ins are 10-15 minute meetings with a professional pre-health and academic advisor for the following questions (and they are the quickest way to get answers rather than email):
- One quarter schedule planning only (no long term course planning)
- Graduation check for current or next quarter graduates
- Interpretation of university policy (CR/NC, Grades, Leaves, Withdrawals, etc.)
- Follow-up with an advisor from a recent appointment (within last 2-3 weeks)
- Referrals to campus resources
- Questions regarding ASSIST.org (i.e. transferring courses from community college)
- Course substitutions
Be Patient and Conscientious When Booking
If availability is limited or when you are struggling to find an appointment time during our normal business hours email bcsmadvising@calpoly.edu. We can help you find a time to meet with an advisor outside our 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific-time zone operating hours.
We encourage you to join our drop-in hours as much as you need to, as that is the fastest way to get support. You’re also welcome to email, call, or stop by our office, and our team will do their best to help you find answers.
We recommend bookmarking the First Available Appointment link, under the Book Now (All Majors) accordion below, and checking it regularly to view openings in real time for the next two weeks.
Please use your Cal Poly email when booking an appointment or contacting us. Turning off email forwarding ensures departments and faculty can easily verify your identity and respond to you efficiently.
Please do not be a NO SHOW! If you cannot keep your scheduled appointment use the Calendly link in your appointment confirmation email to RESCHEDULE or CANCEL so that another student may utilize that slotted time.
First-Year Students: Meet with the Mustang Success Center
Are you a first-time freshman?
You will meet with the professional advisors in the Mustang Success Center throughout your freshman year. We look forward to working with you in your second year, through graduation, and beyond!
Book Now (All Majors): Any Available Advisor
For Bailey College of Science & Math Second-, Third- and Fourth-Year Students
Appointment Details:
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Check the appointment link frequently for upcoming appointments released throughout the week.
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You may schedule up to two weeks out.
- Because appointments often fill up, it is best to plan two weeks in advance. Keep in mind important deadlines!
- Instructions for virtual appointments are included in your appointment confirmation email.
Book Now: Choose Your Advisor
For Bailey College of Science & Math Second-, Third- and Fourth-Year Students
For pre-health appointments, please select the advisor who specializes in your pre-health career pathway. Please note all pre-health advisors advise on medicine, nursing and the physician assistant career pathways.
- Anya (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatric Medicine)
- Kristi (Athletic Training; Naturopathic Medicine)
- Laura - (Genetic Counseling, Public Health, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology)
- Shonna (Chiropractic Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine)
- Annastatius (Pharmacy, Optometry, Clinical Lab Science)
- Andria (Academic Advising Only)
Appointment Details:
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You may schedule up to two weeks out.
- Because appointments often fill up, it is best to plan two weeks in advance. Keep in mind important deadlines!
- Instructions for virtual appointments are included in your appointment confirmation email.
Taking Time Off: Bailey College Students Only
Pre-Health Advising
NEW for 2025-2026: For pre-health advising, all advisors advise students interested in pursuing medicine, physician assistant, and nursing careers. For all other health profession careers, advisors are assigned to specific careers to support students pursuing those career pathways.
All Pre-Health Advisors: Medicine (MD/DO), Nursing (RN, NP etc.), Physician Assistant (PA)
- Anya: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatric Medicine
- Laura: Genetic Counseling, Public Health, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
- Annastatius: Pharmacy, Optometry, Clinical Lab Science
- Shonna: Chiropractic Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine
- Kristi: Athletic Training; Naturopathic Medicine
First-Year, Second-Year, and Newly Pre-Health Students
You will want to meet with a pre-health peer advisor and visit our pre-health website. This site is updated frequently as we know there is much to keep up with and monitor, especially during these unusual and challenging times.
Third- and Fourth-Year Pre-Health Students
If you'd like to schedule an application or personal statement appointment with a pre-health staff advisor, please visit our pre-health website. If you have other questions or needs, they can likely be addressed by one of our pre-health peer advisors during their drop-in hours.
If you're unsure of who you should meet with, please review the "Should I meet with a peer advisor or a staff advisor?" tab on the pre-health website.
Appointment Cancellation Policy
As a courtesy to our office and your peers, if you need to cancel or reschedule your advising appointment, use the link in your confirmation email or give us a call.
We prefer at least 24 hours advance notice, but we know last minute things come up and that's okay.
