Undergraduate Advising

Academic advising is available for currently enrolled students who are art majors or art minors, or current students who are interested in exploring an art major or art minor.

Art Advisors are available for drop-in advising and scheduled advising appointments, both in-person and online (via Zoom). Please refer to the information in the sidebar to the right for up-to-date availability.

Drop-in advising sessions are typically limited to a maximum of 10 minutes.  There will be a wait time in most cases. Students should have their ID number ready to provide to the screener when visiting the Zoom waiting room.

10- or 20-minute advising appointments may be scheduled through Beach Connect. If you cannot schedule an appointment through Beach Connect, please email SOA-Advising@csulb.edu for appointment assistance.

To schedule an appointment through Beach Connect:

1. Log in to your Single Sign-On
2. Click on the Beach Connect chiclet
3. Click on "Get Assistance"
4. Select "Academic Advising" as the appointment type
5. Select the service you need assistance with. The service you select will determine whether you are scheduling a 10- or 20-minute appointment (see options below).
6. Select how you would like to meet: either In Person or Online
7. Select "School of Art Advising (FA4-102)" for appointment location. Selecting this location will display availability for Art Advisors, even if you are searching for an Online appointment.
8. Choose your preferred day and time from the options available. If no options are displayed, appointments may be fully booked, or the only appointments available may conflict with your class schedule.
9. Be sure to confirm your appointment by reviewing the details and clicking "Schedule" to finalize your appointment

10-minute appointments are ideal for registration issues, graduation checks, GE advising, academic policy questions, and BFA eligibility/timely grad unit checks. To schedule a 10-minute appointment, select one of the following options in Beach Connect:

• Class Schedule Assistance
• Enrollment Hold
• General Education (GE) Advising
• Quick Question

20-minute appointments are for longer conversations about long-term degree planning, changing your major or adding a minor, academic warning, or other complex situations. To schedule a 20-minute appointment, select one of the following options in Beach Connect:

• Academic Challenges
• Degree Progress and Planning
• Explore or Declare Major/Minor
• General Academic Advising

Students interested in changing their major within the School of Art, can fill out the Change of Major Form.

Advisors will review your eligibility and email you the results of the review.  We will also provide you with a list of recommended courses to take for your first semester.

School of Art has the following art minors:

• Art History
• Ceramics
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture

Students who are eligible to submit an application to declare an art minor can fill out the School of Art Minor Request Form.

Art Advisors will review your eligibility and email you once the review process is complete.  Keep in mind, minors are to be completed within the same timeframe as your major.  You cannot extend your graduation to complete a minor.  If you are unsure if a minor will extend your time, please consult your major advisor.

In order to declare an art minor, several lower division art courses must be completed.  Other eligibility requirements must be met.

Students who have been recently admitted to CSULB School of Art will be contacted in May (Fall admitted) or in December (Spring admitted).  School of Art Advisors will provide newly admitted students guidance on the registration process, and guidance for your list of recommended courses for your first semester.

Prospective students should email SOA-Advising@csulb.edu for any questions. Appointments with advisors are not available at this time.

School of Art will not be offering department tours at this time.

Campus Tours can be found through the University Outreach & School Relations website.

Contact SOA-Advising@csulb.edu for questions regarding the School of Art majors. Admission questions should be directed to the admissions office.

Please check out the video tutorials below for help with common questions:

For All Art Students

• Intro to Your MyCSULB Student Center
• How to Use Your Academic Requirements Report (ARR)
• Navigating the Schedule of Classes
• How to Add, Drop, Swap, and Waitlist Classes
• How to Schedule an Appointment through Beach Connect

For First-Time First-Year Students

• Accessing Your Class Schedule Planner
• Guided Registration Walkthrough*
  • *only applicable to students with required Guided Registration if designated on your MyCSULB Student Center

For Transfer Students

• Reviewing Your Transfer Credit Report

For Students Applying to the BFA

• BFA Eligibility Workshop
• Art Documentation Workshop