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Engineering & Computer Science Advising

The College of Engineering and Computer Science's (ECS) Advising, Counseling, and Tutoring (ACT) Office is dedicated to engaging with students to improve student success and enhance each student’s academic and career aspirations through meaningful, customized advising services. The ACT Office improves the student experience by facilitating access to needed resources and expands student opportunities to achieve academic success.

Contact Information

ecs-advising@csus.edu

  • Location – Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building (formerly Santa Clara Hall) Room 1213
  • Phone - (916) 278-5426
  • Spring 2026 Office Hours - Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm, Closed 12pm - 1pm

Advising Services

The College of Engineering and Computer Science ACT Office offers and staff can provide assistance with the following advising-related topics:

  • General Education & Graduation Requirements (GE/GR)
  • Lower-division major/pre-major advising
  • Questions about ECS Advising Center 1st year and 2nd year registration holds
  • Interpretation of University academic policies
  • Referrals to other campus resources
  • Assist with transferring courses from Community Colleges and attending Summer Semester

Professional Staff Advisors

Name Type of Advisor Email
Reyna Angeles Academic Advisor reyna.angeles@csus.edu 
Kalea Campbell  Academic Advisor kaleacampbell@csus.edu 
Alisa Patterson Graduation and Retention Coordinator alisa.patterson@csus.edu 

Staff Advisor Drop-In Hours

Drop-ins will be held via Zoom (see zoom link below) as well as in person in Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building (formerly Santa Clara Hall) (TEB 1213). Please see times below as they may differ for zoom vs in person.

Zoom Meeting ID: 583-122-3656 or

https://csus.zoom.us/my/ecsadvising

Instructions To Join:

  1. Click on the "SSO" option either in the Zoom desktop app or in the browser.
  2. The domain is CSUS.zoom.us. Then log in with your CSUS username and password.

Drop-ins are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Drop-ins are for:

  • Current undergraduate students with questions regarding general education, graduation requirements, lower division major or pre-major requirements, registration, and policies and procedures.

New students are asked to attend their new student orientation before attending drop-in hours.

Upper division students (major courses numbered 100-199) needing major advising receive major advising from their major faculty. See information below on Faculty Advisors.

MESA students receive advising from the MESA Advisors, Alex Blaise and Luis Santiago. See information below in MESA Advising section.

Graduate & 2nd bachelors students receive advising from their major faculty advisors.

Please have your student ID # and microphone ready prior to attending zoom drop-ins. Please bring your Sac State OneCard to in person drop-ins.

Drop-in times are subject to change with short notice.

February 9 - February 20

From 2/9-2/11 & 2/16-2/18, an ECS Advisor will be at the ASI presents: Plan Your Registration Spring 2026 event

  • Feb. 9: ASI Office, 3rd FL, Student Union, 11am-2pm
  • Feb. 10-11: Lobby Suite, Student Union, 11am-2pm
  • Feb. 16-18: Library Quad, 11am-2pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
February 9 February 10 February 11 February 12 February 13
TEB 1213
10am - 11am		 TEB 1213
Cancelled		 TEB 1213
Cancelled		 TEB 1213
2 pm - 3 pm		 TEB 1213
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Zoom
11 am - 12 pm
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm		 Zoom
10:30 am - 11:30 am		 Zoom
9:30 am - 10:30 am
2 pm - 3 pm		 Zoom
10 am - 11 am		 Zoom
11 am - 12 pm
         
February 16 February 17 February 18 February 19 February 20
TEB 1213
10am - 11am		 TEB 1213
Cancelled		 TEB 1213
Cancelled		 TEB 1213
2 pm - 3 pm		 TEB 1213
Cancelled
Zoom
11 am - 12 pm
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm		 Zoom
10:30 am - 11:30 am		 Zoom
9:30 am - 10:30 am
2 pm - 3 pm		 Zoom
10 am - 11 am		 Zoom
10 am - 11 am

Faculty Advisors

Faculty Advisors focus on the upper division for their specific major. ECS students in the DEGREES program may meet with the DEGREES Advisor.

Faculty Advising

Please contact your major department for faculty availability. Department links below.

Name
Civil Engineering (CE)
Computer Engineering - CPE
Computer Science (CSC)
Construction Management - CM
Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
Mechanical Engineering (ME)

MESA Advising

MESA students should refer to the MESA Advising page for more specific information about available advising options or contact ecs-mesa@csus.edu.

Appointments with a MESA Advisor can be scheduled here: https://csus.campus.eab.com/capabilities#/my/appointment-results?care_unit_id=7&service_id=15583

First & Second Year Advising Appointment

In Spring 2026, first-year ECS majors and second-year ECS majors will be required to complete ECS advising with an ECS Professional Advisor. Please check emails sent by Alisa Patterson during the end of the 2nd week of the semester to schedule an appointment using the link in the campaign email. Email alisa.patterson@csus.edu for any questions.