Personal, career and academic advisement are available to all DSS students. In addition, referrals may be given to receive additional services not provided by DSS.

Services on campus provided to DSS students only:

Achievement, Retention and Commitment to Higher Education Success (ARCHES)

Advising is provided to DSS students who are enrolled in the ARCHES program. Enrollment is limited to 160 DSS students. Students enrolled with ARCHES will receive academic advising tailored to meet the individual needs of the student. ARCHES staff will assist students each quarter in selecting a course load that will be both challenging and appropriate. And, the ARCHES staff is always available to help students seek out the resources to any questions or concerns that may arise as a student at Cal Poly Pomona.

Services on campus provided to ALL students:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Professional counselors are available in the Counseling and Psychological Services Center for the purpose of providing students with the opportunity for confidential, short-term discussions about personal and psychological problems. Both individual and group counseling are utilized. Counseling emphasizes the importance of developing self-confidence, self-management skills and the ability to achieve meaningful interaction with others as a basis for solving problems. Counselors are available by appointment during office hours. Students may call (909) 869-3220 for information or an appointment. CAPS is located in Building 66.

Career Planning and Development

The Career Center assists students with career planning, major choice, student employment and with job search activities upon graduation. The Career Center is located in Building 97, Room 100. For more information about services and hours of operation, call (909) 869-2344.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is a primary responsibility of faculty and is integrally related to the educational process. It is the responsibility of each student to know and meet graduation and other requirements and to make every reasonable effort to obtain adequate academic advising. Frequent advisor contact will help to ensure the student has current academic information and is making adequate progress toward educational goals.

The specific type of advising program adopted by the academic units varies by college and by department. Students are advised to check with their major department office to familiarize themselves with the advising program adopted by their department.

The University Advising Center is a convenient one-stop location for information, referrals, and advising services located in Building 66. The University Advising Center provides backup advising services for colleges/schools/departments. Articulation agreements with community colleges are available at the University Advising Center as are curriculum sheets for all majors, and many essential forms and petitions.