Student Success Center
We are here to help
CAL's Student Success Center offers a comprehensive range of services to support students in the College of Arts and Letters.
We endeavor to give each student as much individualized attention as possible. Since student issues often extend beyond the purview of this office, we maintain constant communication with all campus entities in order to provide students with the best possible assistance. The mission of this office is to enhance each student's college experience by providing assistance that will support the student's primary educational goal: attaining a degree.
Aileen Taylor-Grant, Ph.D.
Email: [email protected]
I am a first- or second-year student...
Undergraduate advising for first- and second-year students is provided by your Coordinated Care advisor. Keep in mind that your Coordinated Care Advisor is your first point of contact for lower division General Education advising. To find your advisor, please log in to SDSU Navigate (EAB).
I am a junior, senior, or lower division student...
If you are a junior or senior, or lower division student with major advising needs your major advisor will be able to assist you. For a complete list of academic advisors by major/program, please visit our advising page.
Peer Advisors
The College of Arts and Letters also offers a comprehensive Peer Advising program designed to support students exploring majors and minors in Economics and Sociology.
CAL Career & Professional Development Hub
Career journeys for CAL students rarely directly correspond to their major. Humanities and social science majors lack a one-to-one matching between major and job title. Study after study reveals how humanities and social science majors thrive in the workplace once graduates can identify and pursue a career field.
We believe that CAL majors can enter nearly any field after graduation: it depends on how they want to align their passions, skills, and intellect with the working world. To assist in this process, the College of Arts and Letters provides various support and resources, including career readiness courses, career counseling, alum networking, and internships, to help students explore and prepare for their future careers.
Career Services
CAL has a dedicated career development and program coordinator.
Ramona Acuña
[email protected]
Make an appointment via Handshake.
Get help with:
- Finding your strengths
- Interview prep
- Internships
- Job Search
- Mentoring
- Resume
For more information about career choices for specific a major, please visit the SDSU Career Services page.
Monthly Workshops
The CAL SSC offers monthly seminars that focus on the holistic development of students. Some topics include:
- Goal Setting,
- Organization & Time Management,
- Procrastination & Motivation,
- Networking 101, and
- Financial Literacy.
To see a schedule of offerings, check out @sdsu_calssc on Instagram.
First-Gen Success Academy
The First-Gen Success Academy is an intensive semester-long program focused on helping incoming first-gen students during their transition into SDSU and CAL.
We aim to help students feel connected to the college and learn skills that will support them during your academic journey.
For questions or to learn more, please get in touch with the program coordinator, Paola Martinez, at [email protected].
Internships are a great way to start your career and become more competitive in the job market. An internship can strengthen your résumé, help you to develop real-world skills, and build a network of professional and personal contacts.
The College of Arts & Letters recognizes the importance of internships, while not all of our majors require an internship as part of their programs of study; we recommend an internship for all of our majors.
For more information, check with your advisor or visit Internship Central on the SDSU Career Services website.
For information about International Internships, please visit the CAL International Programs page.
Want to get involved?
Join a student group today. There's something for everyone.
Contact Us
Arts and Letters, Room 172
(619) 594-6270
[email protected]
Instagram: @sdsu_calssc