University Advisement Center

“Please refer to the online version of the University Catalog and addendum.  These are the official sources for degree, certificate, and credential requirements.  The online University Catalog is updated twice per year, via the online addendum, to reflect any changes.  Please make sure to check your appropriate catalog year.

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If you have any questions about General Education courses or requirements contact the University Advisement Center at (310) 243-3538.”

Welcome to the University Advisement Center website! On campus, we are located in Welch Hall, Suite A-220, (Campus Map) telephone (310) 243-3538, email uac@csudh.edu, and fax (310) 243-2415.

Our goals are to assist you in:

• General Education advising;
• Planning class schedules;
• Interpretation of Math (ELM) and English (EPT) placement test scores;
• Graduation advising for General Education courses and general academic requirements;
• Assistance in selection of majors and minors;
• Academic Probation and Disqualification advising;
• General Education "Petitions for Course Substitutions" processing (For information on deadlines to submit petitions to substitute courses for General Education requirements please call: 310-243-3538)
• Advising students for Cross Enrollment, Concurrent, and Visitor enrollment.

Most of our student advisees are newly admitted undergraduates or students who have not declared a major. However, our services are for all undergraduate students who have General Education questions or seek clarification of academic policies. We also work with students who must take remedial math and English as well as meet the Graduation Writing Requirement.

The UAC wants to make your college experience worthwhile and fulfilling. College should be more then just attending classes. While in college students should reflect on who they are, who they want to be, and how they can achieve their goals. Academic advising can play a major role in that process by helping student clarify their educational objectives, goals, and choices as they:

• learn to use University resources
• explore career choices
• reflect on their academic experiences and use those experiences to
• plan for their futures.

Students should visit an advisor at least once a semester before class registration. In addition, make an appointment for a more through advisement session during the semester to consider the issues listed above.

We are here to help you. But you, as a student, also have responsibilities. Buy, read and use the catalog and class schedules. maintain a file for all University related documents you receive:

• Be on time for your Advising Session (If you must miss your appointment please call in advance to reschedule)
• Review the Catalog at http://www.csudh.edu/academicaffairs/UniversityCatalog.shtml
• Get familiar with the schedule of classes.
• Choose a variety of courses as options for the next semester.
• Prepare questions.
• Be flexible about your options
• Follow-up on you advisor's referrals to other services

Finally, use the UAC web site. Browse through it. Check out the frequently asked questions page. If you are newly admitted, review the General Education Program. Feel free to download and use the forms for planning your semester schedule or any of the other useful forms we have included on the site. We especially like to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, complaints, and kudos. Our email address is uac@csudh.edu.

Andrew Long
Director
University Advisement Center
California State University, Dominguez Hills