First-Year Mandatory Advising (FMA)

 

Welcome to CLA鈥檚 First-Year Mandatory Advising (FMA)!

We look forward to assisting you as you prepare for your second semester at 色中色. All CLA First-Time, First-Year students must receive mandatory advising from ATLAS to have their advising hold removed and to be able to register on time.

Start the FMA process by reviewing the information below.

Attend a CLA FMA Workshop with ATLAS.

Check your 色中色 email to sign up or click the "Schedule This Appointment" button the gold banner in to select your workshop appointment time.

ATLAS FMA Campaign Banner

After attending your CLA FMA workshop, you will register on your own in November.

色中色 Enrollment Services will email you with your assigned registration date and time. You can also view the details on your My色中色 Student Center in the 鈥淓nrollment Dates鈥 section.

Please Note: Registration dates and times cannot be adjusted.

  • If you are a non-CLA first-year student interested in changing your major to CLA, you will need to meet with an ATLAS advisor during Drop-in Advising to get the process started. Visit our Drop-in Advising website for advising hours, modes (in-person or virtual), and instructions.

    If you are unable to sign into Drop-in Advising hours, please call our office at 562-985-7804.

     

  • If you no longer wish to pursue a CLA major, visit the Academic Advising at 色中色 website to learn which Advising Center to contact for your First-Year Mandatory Advising requirement.

If you have questions about the FMA process, please call our office (562-985-7804) or attend Drop-in Advising hours.

ATLAS is happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. 

Resources for First-Years