Undergraduate Academic Advising
Cal Poly offers many helpful academic advising resources, starting with a summer advising program (SOAR) prior to entrance into Cal Poly, and continuing with department-based advising in Food Science and Nutrition.
FSN Peer Advising Center staffed with well-trained, experienced students to help with schedule planning and related academic questions. Peer advising is located in building 11-246. Advising questions can be emailed to fsnadvising@calpoly.edu
The Food Science and Nutrition Academic Advising goals for every student are:
- To succeed at coursework and graduate in a timely manner
- To take responsibility for their education
To facilitate these goals, the departmental undergraduate Academic Advisor, Rachel Johnson helps students with:
- Proper course selection and degree requirements
- Using and interpreting the Degree Progress Report
- Understanding and adhering to academic policies
- Providing suggestions and referrals for other campus support services (study abroad, counseling, tutoring, etc.)
- Obtaining a Food Science or Nutrition minor
- Changing major into the department
- Course substitutions
FSN Peer Advisors are available to assist students with:
- How to use PASS/CPREG to search and register for classes
- Schedule Planning (FSN 101 or other)
- Class Planning
- General university questions / referrals
FSN Faculty Advisors are available to assist students with:
- In-depth questions regarding concentration
- Internship Opportunities
- Career/Industry issues and questions
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