We know that being a new student at CSULB comes with lots of additional responsibilities and necessities. Below you’ll find links to information to help your transition to The Beach – stuff like finding a place to live, buying your books, getting a job and staying safe at The Beach.
Living in the residence halls is part of the traditional college experience and it’s one that you’ll cherish the rest of your life. Not only are you a short walk to your classes, but living in the residence halls allows you to create new friendships and become fully immersed in life at The Beach.CSULB's Housing and Residential Life offers four distinct on-campus resident halls to fit your unique personality – International House, Los Cerritos & Los Alamitos, Parkside Commons and Residence Commons. Additionally, Housing and Residential Life has reserved a limited number of rooms for CSULB students at Brooks College, which is located approximately 1 mile from the campus. CSULB offers transportation to and from Brooks College. Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until midnight, and on Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Looking for other types of housing? The City of Long Beach and its surrounding cities offer a variety of housing options from apartments, condos, room, and houses. CSULB’s Housing and Residential Life maintains a computerized database that allows students to search for housing vacancies based on the type of housing (apartment, condo, single room, etc.) and location.
The University Bookstore is your one-stop-shop for all of your classroom supplies and Beach Pride gear. From textbooks to software, blue books to scantrons, sweatshirts to diploma frames, and bus passes to greeting cards – the University Bookstore has it all under one roof!
CSULB students have two options when it comes to purchasing textbooks: You can place your order on-line or stop by the University Bookstore to hand-pick your books. Either way, the University Bookstore makes it convenient and affordable for you.
There are many on- and off-campus job opportunities for CSULB students. The Career Development Center offers various services to help CSULB students explore careers and prepare for life after The Beach. It also offers BeachLINK, which provides students with the ability to search and apply for full-time and part-time jobs, internships and on-campus interview opportunities.
Other links to on- and off-campus jobs include the University Student Union, 49er Shops and University Outreach and School Relations. University Student Union (USU) offers on-campus, work study, and volunteer employment opportunities. 49er Shops operates the University Bookstore and CSULB dining services, and offers a wide range of jobs throughout the campus. University Outreach and School Relations (UOSR) provides opportunities to work on behalf of CSULB as a campus tour guide, recruiter, or publications editor.
Dial 911 for Police, Fire, or Medical Emergencies – you can use any mobile, campus, public pay or Code Blue telephone to speak with the University Police. For any non-emergency, contact the University Police at (562) 985-4101.
The University Police Department oversees services and resources available to all CSULB community members designed to establish a secure and peaceful learning atmosphere. California State University Police officers are sworn law enforcement officers under California Penal code section 830.2, and in compliance with state statue meet the peace officer standards and training requirements mandatory for all California law enforcement officers. In addition to emergency response services, the University Police Department also offers resources to assist you such as the Night Escort Program, LiveScan Fingerprinting, referral agencies for sexual assault and domestic violence victims, women’s self defense classes and specialized seminars.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crimes on their campuses, informs the University community about important procedures, policies, crime prevention programs and campus crime statistics. A copy of the Cleary Report is available via the University Police Department web site.
CSULB freshmen who are required to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or the Entry Level Mathematics Test (ELM) must do so no later than June 14, 2008. To understand why you are required to take these tests, please visit the website of CSULB Testing & Evaluation Services at www.csulb.edu/testing and click on “Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) and English Placement Test (EPT).” If required tests are not taken by June 14, students will not be allowed to enroll at CSULB in the fall of 2008. Moreover, students are encouraged to take required tests as soon as possible so that scores are available for orientation and class placement in English and math. The EPT and/or ELM can be taken on any campus of the CSU. Every campus in the CSU will administer the EPT/ELM on May 3 and June 14. Freshmen should also be aware of the GWAR as described below. The GWAR must be attempted during the semester in which students earn 65 units. If you have questions, please call Testing & Evaluation Services at 562-985-4007.
All students who obtain a degree or certificate from a campus of the CSU must meet the GWAR. The options for meeting the GWAR at CSULB are as follows: 1) take the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) and earn a score of 11 or higher OR 2) take the analytical writing component of the GRE or GMAT and earn a score of 4 or higher OR 3) take a GWAR-certified course and receive a passing score on the portfolio. Please note: all transfer students must attempt the WPE once, and must do so in the first semester of attendance. For complete details of the GWAR requirement at CSULB, please visit the website of CSULB Testing & Evaluation Services at www.csulb.edu/testing and click on “WPE.” If you have questions, please call Testing & Evaluation Services at 562-985-4007.
