Student Advising
Students have several options for advising.
- Cathy Bartholomew, an academic advisor, is available to give guidance in GE, major & support course planning, and to assist students when issues arise.
- Peer advisors with ASM and BRAE expertise can also help with class registration, class planning, transfer/community college questions, Assist.org, minors, concentrations, and any other general questions.
- For career elective course planning, internships, and other career-related issues, please contact Tina Pedersen to set up a meeting with our department head, Dr. Livingston.
- The CAFES Advising Center (bldg 80M-A) has drop-in hours for student questions or concerns. Please see their website for current hours.
BRAE Department Academic Advisor

Cathy Bartholomew
Academic Advisor
Email: cafesadvising@calpoly.edu
Please contact me through the CAFES Advising Center located in bldg. 80M section A.
Ms. Bartholomew is the academic advisor for the BRAE department, as well as the FDSC & NUTR departments. To better understand good strategies for success and resources available to students, please visit the CAFES Advising website.
Advising Forms
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE)
- BRAE Flow Chart (pdf)
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Suggested BRAE Advisor Focus & Approved Electives
(Under Construction)
Agricultural Systems Management (ASM) ::
- ASM Flow Chart (pdf)
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Suggested ASM Advisor Approved Electives (pdf)
(Under Construction)

