Student Advising

There are many different reasons to talk with an advisor.  And many types of advisors.  Please use the information on this page to make an appointment with the person who best matches your advising needs.

I have a question related to GE requirements...

The advisors in The College of Liberal Arts Advising Center can answer your questions about General Education (GE) requirements, Cal Poly Policies, and how to make sure you graduate on time. Additional useful academic resources can be found on Cal Poly's Enrolled Students web page, including links to the Cal Poly catalog, registration information, academic records and evaluations, finals schedules, etc.

I have a question related to major and/or minor requirements in Psychology, Child Development, and Gerontology...

The Psychology and Child Development Department has several faculty members who serve as academic advisors for our majors and minors. Students are invited to attend office hours or make appointments with any of these advisors. For advisor contact information and office hours, click here.

For 2022-23, the Academic Advisors are:

Advisor	Advising Area
Dr. Carrie Langner Department Chair	Change-of-Major Psychology Major  Child Development Major Psychology Minor Child Development Minor Gerontology Minor
Dr. Jessica Kaczorowski (Associate Chair)	Child Development Major

I have a question about graduate school and/or careers...

All active faculty in the Psychology and Child Development Department hold weekly office hours to support students in talking about educational and career plans. For advisor contact information and office hours, click here.

PSYCD Advising Structure

The main roles of each of our advisors is outlined below, however our motto is: When in Doubt, Seek Someone Out!  You are welcome to contact any faculty member for support and they will direct you to the most appropriate person depending on your needs.