Summer SOAR Guidance for Incoming CNSM First-Time, First-Year Students
For Incoming 2024 Science and Math First-Time, First-Year Students (Freshmen)
Welcome to California State University, Long Beach and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM)! We are excited to help you achieve a smooth and successful start to your college career.
Please note: the following information is for incoming first-time, first year students (freshmen) who are majoring in science or math. Incoming freshmen from other majors can find their college's advising resources on SOAR's Advising and Registration.
Info Sessions
Attend our upcoming CNSM Zoom webinars which go over important topics that will prepare you for registrating and beyond. Webinar dates and sign up will be posted on May 13:
- First-Time First-Year Math and Chemistry Placement - (TBA)
- First-Time First-Year Advising and Registration Information - (TBA)
- Beach XP Learning Communities - (TBA)
- Virtual Registration Kick Off for First-Time First-Year Students - (TBA)
Important Deadlines
Some of the activities below, such as the ALEKS assessments, take several days to complete, so please do not wait until the deadline to start them.
| Deadline | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 15 | Accept your Admission |
| June 1 | Make reservation for SOAR Orientation Workshop |
| June 16 | Complete CNSM Incoming First-Time First-Year Survey |
| July 7 | Complete Math ALEKS assessments (via Single Sign-On (SSO)) |
| July 7 | Complete CNSM Academic Advising Course |
| July 7 | Complete Chemistry ALEKS assessments (if needed by major) |
Steps to Start Your Journey
- Accept your Admission by submitting your Intent to Enroll and Enrollment Deposit by May 15. Visit your MyCSULB Student Portal via Single Sign-On (SSO) to get started.
- Check your BeachMail and personal email accounts on a regular basis for directions and announcements. See: How to Check BeachMail.
- Make a reservation for SOAR, which includes advisement, registration, and orientation programming by June 1.
- Complete the CNSM Incoming First-Time First-Year Survey no later than June 16.
- Begin mathematics class placement as soon as possible. ALEKS Mathematics Placement will become available on your Single Sign-On (SSO) once you submit your Intent to Enroll and Enrollment Deposit. ALEKS assessments for Math are due July 7.
- Begin CHEM ALEKS chemistry class placement (if required by your major). Chemistry placement resources are available once you submit your Intent to Enroll and Enrollment Deposit. ALEKS assessments for Chemistry are due July 7.
- Complete your online CNSM Academic Advising Course by July 7. Information about this course will be emailed to your BeachMail account. You are encouraged to attend one of our CNSM Freshmen Academic Advising Zoom Workshops. Registration for advising workshops will become available on May 13.
- Attend SOAR Advising, Registration, and Orientation. This must be completed to enroll in classes.
Please also read the following information:
All CNSM students must have their Math Placement (via ALEKS Mathematics Placement) and Chemistry Placement (via CHEM ALEKS) completed prior to their Academic Advising and Class Registration date. In some cases, you may need to complete ALEKS Mathematics Placement before starting your CHEM ALEKS.
Please carefully read the placement information BEFORE registering for SOAR.
ALEKS assessments for Math are due July 7. ALEKS assessments for Chemistry are due July 7 (if required by your major).
For more information, please see:
SOAR Experience Overview
The SOAR Experience consists of two events in one day:
- Advising and Registration Process led by the CNSM Academic Advising Team.
- Orientation Process led by Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR).
CNSM SOAR Advising, Registration, and Orientation Dates
- Wednesday, July 31
- Thursday, August 1
- Friday, August 2
- Monday, August 5
- Tuesday, August 6
- Wednesday, August 7
- Thursday, August 8
- Friday, August 9
- Monday, August 12
- Tuesday, August 13
Helpful Info
The following information may also be helpful:
If you are an incoming student that was admitted in Science, Math, Engineering, Environmental Science & Policy, or Nursing, you are eligible to switch to a CNSM Pre-major. Please complete the CNSM Freshmen Major Change request form.
If you were not admitted as one of the majors listed above, you are not eligible to switch to a CNSM Pre-major at this time. If you have an interest in exploring majors in science and mathematics, please contact the University Center for Undergraduate Advising to switch to Undeclared.
If you were admitted as a science or math major and would like to switch to another major outside of CNSM, please contact the advising center for your new major. If you are interested in switching to Pre-Nursing, please switch to undeclared through the University Center for Undergraduate Advising.
If you missed your on-campus Orientation workshop, contact SOAR immediately to reschedule for the next available workshop. Call 562.985.5515 or email soar@csulb.edu.
You will register for your recommended classes on your scheduled Class Registration date. If you missed your date, contact CNSM-advising@csulb.edu for assistance within 5 days of your enrollment date.
The Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) provides support to students with disabilities through accommodations and services, including but not limited to sign language interpreters, real-time captioners, assistive technology, and alternative media.
Complete the SOAR-BMAC Disability-Related Accommodations Form to request your needed accommodations/services. If you have additional questions, please visit the BMAC website, call 562.985.5401, or email BMAC@csulb.edu.
If you have previously accepted your offer of admission and have decided not to attend CSULB, please follow the Cancel Admission instructions.
Important Reminders
Check your personal email and your new CSULB email for updates and read the information below so you understand the full process.
- Tuition and Fees Deadlines
- Immunization Requirements Deadlines
- Admissions
- Beach Central (Enrollment Services)
- Financial Aid
- ATS Help Desk (tech support for Canvas, BeachMail, and MyApps)
Questions?
Contact CNSM Academic Advising Center, CNSM-Advising@csulb.edu.