The Mustang Success Center serves as a first year advising center for freshmen of all majors.

From your acceptance to Cal Poly to the end of Spring Quarter of your first year, our goal is to provide you with a solid foundation in understanding academic policies and procedures, navigating your degree pathway, meeting your goals, and connecting to on-campus resources.

The academic advisors in the Mustang Success Center are your “go-to” people for your academic questions and concerns during your first year. You have multiple ways to meet with an advisor.

As campus remains virtual our office will not have physical drop-ins. However, we remain open to virtual drop ins for extended hours. We are also available via phone and email.

Virtual Drop In	Email & Phone
WINTER QUARTER HOURS Monday -Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4pm   Before joining our zoom waiting room make sure your zoom app is up to date.   -How to use virtual advising  -Zoom link	Anytime! We do our best to return all emails & calls within one business day Please use your Cal Poly email when emailing us, so your email does not go to junk or clutter

Questions about Degree Planner

Questions about how to register for classes

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First Year Advising Center Mission

The Mustang Success Center provides an inclusive environment that supports first time freshmen students with their transition and integration into Cal Poly. The center’s staff provides accessible academic advising that guides students to clear pathways of success and timely graduation. 

Through individual appointments, group advising sessions, and workshops, the advisors help students: 

• Understand University policies and procedures 
• Offer a full range of proactive academic services 
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources 
• Provide leadership in coordinating College and University programs that support student success.