Workshops begin with check-in at 8:00 AM on the first day and conclude at approximately 5:00 PM on the second day. Two-day workshops are scheduled for the following dates:
| Dates | Eligibility |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 26 & Friday, June 27 |
Open to all freshmen. |
Thursday, July 10 & Friday, July 11 |
Open to all freshmen. |
Tuesday, July 15 & Wednesday, July 16 |
Open to all freshmen. |
Thursday, July 31 & Friday, August 1 |
Open to all freshmen. |
You can expect to:
The SOAR Overnight Program is a program designed to provide incoming students a more extensive and fulfilling orientation experience. Students who attend the overnight program will have more opportunities to connect to current students and staff and get to experience residential living first-hand. During this program students will participate in an interactive campus tour and will be introduced to the many services available to them at CSULB. In the evening, students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities and competitions. On Day 2 of the program, students will receive academic advising and register for classes.
You should attend the Overnight program if you:
Overnight SOAR is only for incoming freshman students. There is no space in our residence halls for parents/guests to stay overnight.
The fee covers for your room, all your meals and late-night snacks, materials, evening activities, as well as other program costs.
The Overnight program offers a variety of programming opportunities. All students will be provided an extensive campus tour and have the opportunity to interact with many student services and organizations during the resource fair. Students will be provided a multitude of activities to choose to participate in during the evening including: Campus Scavenger Hunt (49er Gold Rush), Overnight Olympics, Dance lesssons, karaoke, bowling, billiards, to name a few.
For safety reasons students are not permitted to leave campus.
We recommend you bring the following items with you:
Parkside Commons consists of nine two-story buildings, bordered on one side by a municipal park. All nine buildings are of the suite design.
Closest to campus and classroom facilities is the traditionally designed Los Alamitos hall.
Directions to Overnight Workshop Parking
- Students attending the June 26-27 Overnight Workshop will stay in the Parkside Commons Residence Hall and should park in Lot 14.
- Students attending the July 10-11, July 15-16, or July 31 - August 1 Overnight Workshops will stay in the Los Alamitos Residence Hall and should park in Lot 16.
Directions to Lots 14 & 16 (Entering from Atherton Street)
- Turn onto Merriam Way
- Proceed approximately ¼ mile
- Lots 14 & 16 will be on the righthand side (look for signs)
Directions to Lots 14 & 16 (Entering from Bellflower Boulevard)
- Turn onto Beach Drive
- Proceed approximately ¼ mile
- Turn onto Merriam Way
- Proceed approximately ¼ mile
- Lots 14 & 16 will be on the left hand side (look for signs)
Place the parking permit you received with your SOAR Confirmation Mailer on your dashboard so that it is visible at all times.
