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Academic Advising for Business Students
Advising in the COB is a dual activity between the UBAC and the College's faculty.
Questions relating to concentrations and career information should be addressed to a faculty advisor.
OSE Hours & Where to Find Us
Drop-in Advising
The Office of Student Engagement will be holding in person and virtual office hours for students who have any questions pertaining to our services. Drop-in advising is designed to assist students with quick questions, next semester scheduling, and any additional help that does not require a scheduled appointment.
Summer 2025 Virtual Drop-ins:
Wednesday, May 28 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, June 3 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 17 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, June 30 - 9:00 am - 12: 00 pm
Thursday, July 16 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday July 30 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Monday, August 11 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, August 19 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, August 20 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ZOOM Meeting Code: osefrontdesk
Scheduling an Appointment with an Advisor
Academic Advising in the Office of Student Engagement is available both in person and virtually. We are also happy to answer any questions for you via email. If you wish to reach out to more than one advisor please include all the advisors in one email rather than sending individual emails. Please see email addresses below:
- If your LAST name begins with A - M please email Stephanie Serrato Neumann (sjs256@csus.edu)
- If your LAST name begins with N - Z please email Maria Lindstrom (mariar@csus.edu)
UBAC counselors meet with students interested in finding out the status of their degree or in planning their curriculum, as well as students on Academic Probation. Only students who are registered as an upper division Business Major or "Expressed Interest" in Business on My Sac State may schedule an individual appointment with an Undergraduate Business Advising Center Academic Counselor. All other students who are not able to change their status to Expressed Interest may stop by the UBAC during scheduled zoom drop-in advising or ask quick questions during our virtual office hours.
Appointments are currently available virtually and in person. Please click on the link below to schedule the appointment. Due to New Student Orientation and other committments in the summer there will be no advising appointments during June and July. There will be limited appointments in August. Please check back on Friday, August 1 after 3:00 for appointments the first week of August. If you have submitted a graduation application for Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 or are planning on submitting a graduation application for Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 you do not need to schedule a long term appointment. Please come to drop-in advising or email your advisor (see above).
Please use the info below when scheduling an appointment through the link below:
- Type of appointment: Advising
- Service: College of Business Administration and choose Business Advising OR if you are Expressed Interest in Business you can choose EI in Business Advising
- Pick a Date: Choose a date and will see available dates for the week
Faculty Advisors
If you have career questions of a specific concentration please visit a faculty advisor.
Orientation Resources
Graduation FAQs
How do I file to graduate?
- Apply to graduate online through Student Center on My Sac State once 85 units completed
Commencement Information
- Commencement information can be found at www.csus.edu/commencement
Summer Graduates
- Students who are graduating in the summer may participate in Spring.
When will I receive my diploma?
- Your diploma will be mailed approximately 6 months after graduation. Students who need proof of their degree should order transcripts.
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