Advising and Resources Center
Advising and Resources Center
The staff at the Advising & Resources Center (ARC) are here to assist students in the College of Science and Mathematics in achieving their goals, both academically and professionally. We provide science and mathematics students with the following resources and services:
- Academic advising
- Pre-professional advising
- Research and internship advising
- Career exploration, resume assistance, and other career development services provided by the Career Development Center professionals
- Information on student organizations, clubs, and professional programs
The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Advising and Resources Center (ARC) is committed to empowering all CSM students to make sound and reasonable academic decisions as they pertain to the pursuit of successful completion of a degree in biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental sciences, geology, mathematics, natural sciences, physics, or psychology. Our mission is to address all CSM students’ academic needs through providing resources and professional advising that is holistic and also culturally and socioeconomically sensitive. ARC is dedicated to student success and to assisting each and every student in an effort to assure their likelihood of degree completion.
Our Team
Academic Counselors

Sonia Ortiz Romero
Academic Counselor
Elizabeth Tinoco-Rodriguez
Academic Counselor
Chong Thao
Academic Counselor

Rosa Briseno
Academic Counselor

Damiana Flores
Academic Counselor

Amye Leon
Academic Counselor
Support Staff and Counseling Interns

Jessica Bustos
Administrative Support Coordinator
Peer Advisors

Dora Ambriz
Peer Advisor

Alfredo Hernandez
Peer Advisor

Omar Lara
Peer Advisor

Lasee Pena
Peer Advisor

Cindy Xiong
Peer Advisor
**Dr. Arvizu has retired from ARC as of Feburary 2025. For any Natural Science inquiries,
please reach out to our front desk by email arc@csufresno.edu or by phone 559.278.4150.