Appointments & Virtual Drop-In Advising

Virtual Advising Drop-Ins (Academic & Pre-Health Staff Advisors)

*Spring Drop-ins will begin on Monday, March 30th, 2026*

Spring 2026 Virtual Drop-In Schedule

Meeting ID: 812 9312 2151 https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/81293122151

Spring drop-ins are offered Monday, March 30th through Friday, June 5th, 2026 (while classes are in session) at these reccurring times, unless noted below:

• Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays: 1:00–3:30 PM
• Tuesdays & Fridays: 9:00–11:30 AM

Drop-ins are NOT offered:

• Monday, March 16th – Friday, March 27th, 2026; Finals Week & Spring Break
• Tuesday, March 31st; Cesar Chavez Day
• Monday, May 25th; Memorial Day

Drop-ins are 10–15 minute meetings with a professional pre-health and academic advisor for the following questions:

• One quarter schedule planning only
• Graduation check
• Pre-health questions
• Interpretation of university policy
• Follow-up from a recent appointment
• Referrals to campus resources
• ASSIST.org questions
• Course substitutions

Semester Conversion Info Sessions

Join Bailey College Student Services for information sessions on the transition to semesters. We'll help you understand the changes coming, catalog information, updates to degree requirements, and provide helpful resources.

Note: These are general sessions for all Bailey College majors. There will not be one-on-one advising.

Friday, April 17: 1:00-2:30 PM (In-person Bldg 180, Rm 102) - Register HERE

Tuesday, April 28: 11:30-1:00 PM (Pre-Health Focus) (Virtual) - Register HERE

Tuesday, May 5: 12:30-2:00 PM (Virtual) - Register HERE

Appointment Booking Tips and Policies

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.

Please do not be a NO SHOW! As a courtesy to our office and your peers, if you need to cancel or reschedule your advising appointment use the Calendly link in your confirmation email or call/email us directly and we will cancel/reschedule the appointment for you. It is really important to free up that time for another student.

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.

First-Year Students: Visit 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: First/Any Available Advisor

For Bailey College of Science & Math Second-, Third- and Fourth-Year Students

Appointment Details:

• Check the appointment link frequently for upcoming appointments released throughout the week.
• 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, Dentistry)
• Kristi (Athletic Training, Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine)
• Laura - (Clinical Lab Science, Public Health, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, Veterinary Medicine)
• Shonna - Temporarily out of office
• Annastatius (Pharmacy, Optometry, Genetic Counseling)
• Andria (Academic Advising Only)

Appointment Details:

• 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

Please email retention@calpoly.edu with questions about taking time off. Bailey College of Science and Mathematics Student Services Advising Team can assist with any registration or academic advising support questions.

       Navigating Time Off Resources

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, Dentistry
• Laura: Clinical Lab Science, Public Health, Speech Language Pathology & Audiology, Veterinary Medicine
• Annastatius: Pharmacy, Optometry, Genetic Counseling
• Shonna: Temporarily out of office
• Kristi: Athletic Training, Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic 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.