Advising
Statistics Department Advising
Statistics and Data Science Majors
All Statistics and Data Science majors are assigned a faculty advisor. Major advisors can assist students with course selection, answer department policy questions, and connect students with on-campus resources.
- If you are currently a Statistics major and you're not sure who your advisor is, contact the lead advisor, Dr. Soma Roy (soroy@calpoly.edu).
- If you are currently a Data Science major and you're not sure who your advisor is, contact the lead advisor, Dr. Kelly Bodwin (kbodwin@calpoly.edu).
If you are considering switching into Statistics or Data Science, the major-change process begins with the department chair. The department chair will assign you a faculty advisor.
Statistics and Data Science Minors
Students interested in the Statistics minor should contact Heather Smith (hsmith@calpoly.edu).
Students interested in the Data Science minor should contact:
- Majors in CENG: Jonathan Ventura (jventu09@calpoly.edu)
- All other majors: Kelly Bodwin (kbodwin@calpoly.edu)
Mustang Success Center
The Mustang Success Center serves as a first year advising center for freshmen of all majors. They can assist students with campus policies and forms, block scheduling questions, registration issues, the degree planner and more.
Bailey College of Science and Mathematics Advising
Located in Science North (Bldg 53), Room 211, the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics Student Services team can assist undergraduate statistics and data science students from their 2nd year on with campus policies and forms, academic probation issues, change in major, class scheduling, and career advice. Additionally, they can assist you with understanding your transfer credit (i.e. getting Cal Poly credit for community college classes), how to interpret your Degree Progress Report, and review with you the detailed logistics of graduation.
Job & Career Advising
Career Services can help you build a resume, find a job, or explore career options. Check out the Career Services Website for more information or to make an appointment with a career counselor.
Bailey College Student Services also offers career advice for all students in the college. Visit the Student Services website or call (805) 756-2615 to make an appointment.
