Advising
Engineering Student Services provides an inclusive, respectful, encouraging environment that fosters the retention and graduation of all undergraduate engineering students. Through our Advising, Multicultural Engineering (MEP), and International Exchange Program (IEP), our staff provides comprehensive services to guide and empower students to achieve their goals.
To schedule a virtual appointment: Engineering Student Services
Hello engineering students,
I wanted you all to know that I am here to support you in your career development while you are on spring break and during Spring Quarter. I am working virtually and offering both phone and Zoom appointments.
These are the topics I can help you with: Major Change Career clarification – what can I do or want to do with my major? Resume, cover letter review Interview preparation tips and/or mock interview Job offer evaluation and negotiating Job and internship search strategies Networking using Career Connections and LinkedIn Portfolio, LinkedIn or Career Connections review Grad School Application Process and Personal Statement review Anything career-related!
To schedule an appointment: Login to your Cal Poly portal, click on MustangJOBS Click on the Career Center drop-down menu and choose Appointment. Follow the prompts to schedule with me, and indicate whether you prefer to meet via phone or Zoom.
If you have something urgent that can’t wait to schedule an appointment, please email me at tsmartin@calpoly.edu.
Lastly, I recommend that you go into Handshake to check your Notification Preferences. Here’s how: 1. Go into Settings & Privacy 2. Then go into Notification Preferences 3. From there you can verify that notifications are configured how you want them
I already miss seeing you in person, but look forward to serving you virtually.
Warmly, Tammy Martin Sr.
Career Counselor, Specialist for College of Engineering | Career Services | California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
The Writing and Learning Center supports academic achievement by providing peer-to-peer learning opportunities in a welcoming environment. All students are encouraged to engage in free individual and small-group tutoring sessions with trained undergraduate and graduate consultants on any activity, assignment, or exam. Writing and subject-specific peer consultations are available in multiple locations across campus with the main hub in Kennedy Library, Room 111C.
Cal Poly Portal has an Advising tab which contains a large list of advising and related resources.
Student Life Orientation Days is an opportunity for students and supporters to begin their transition to Cal Poly. Student Life Orientation Days begins the orientation process by introducing students and supporters to the campus and city, as well as providing tools and resources to help students be successful. You can get more information about any orientation program from the Orientation Programs main page.
Useful links to address common questions:
- University Advising (AP policy, minors, registration tools, etc.)
- Credit / No Credit Policy
- Graduation Writing Requirement (GWR) options
- Student Forms (Substitution forms, Time Conflict, Change of Degree Completion, etc.)
- Drops, Withdrawals, and Leaves policies
- Permission Numbers
- Schedule Builder and Degree Planner support
- Financial Aid (SAP policy, disbursement dates, etc.)
- Student Accounts (paying your fees, reimbursements, etc.)
- Transfer Credit from California Schools
- Change of Major to CENG
- New Students: Orientation, First-Year Advising, Transfer Advising
- Degree requirements, flowcharts, and curriculum information