Advising for Incoming CHHS Students

Welcome new College of Health & Human Services (CHHS) students! The CHHS Advising Center Provides general education and major academic advising to students in Criminology & Criminal Justice, Child Development & Family Studies, Consumer Affairs, Family Life Education, Fashion, Hospitality Management, Health Care Administration, Health Science, Kinesiology, Nursing, Recreation & Leisure Studies, Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology.

We look forward to helping you register for your first semester at The Beach on your Advising & Registration Day. Please review the information below to learn more about the Advising & Registration process.

Steps to Start Your Journey:

  1. Accept your Admission by submitting your Intent to Enrolland Enrollment Deposit by May 1st. Visit your MyCSULB Student Portal to get started.
     
  2. Check your BeachMail and personal email accounts on a regular basis for directions and announcements.
     
  3. Make a reservation for SOAR by June 2nd.
     
  4. Submit your transfer credits!
    • Submit official AP or IB scores to CSULB.
    • Submit official transcripts to the university. Click HERE for instructions
    • First Time, First Year Students, submit your unofficial transfer credit via the Advising Survey sent to you via email prior to SOAR (while we wait for official credit to post)
       
  5. Complete the following two online courses on Canvas:
    • Online Pre-Orientation Program - this course is required as part of your orientation requirement
    • Online Advising & Registration Course - this course is required for your advising & registration requirement. It will be available as of May 21st.
       
  6. Complete Advising & Registration
    • First-Year students and Transfer Students have different Advising & Registration Processes, see details below under "Advising & Registration Process"
       
  7. Attend Orientation – learn more about this step by visiting the Orientation website. 

What to Expect:

  1. Check your CSULB email (BeachMail) starting one day before your Advising & Registration Day.
    • We will send you a personalized schedule for the first semester by the morning of your Advising & Registration Day. Search for emails from "CHHS Advising." Double-check your spam folder! 
       
  2. Register for Courses!
    • On the morning of your assigned Advising & Registration Day, your hold will be lifted so you can register for courses.
      • It is your responsibility to ensure all other holds are removed in a timely manner. Check your MyCSULB student center for any outstanding holds.
    • We recommend you register on the morning of your Advising & Registration Day, after your hold is lifted. Courses will fill quickly; waiting to register, even if it's a few hours, may result in priority courses being full, not enough courses to be full time, and/or a delay in your graduation.
    • Connect with your advisor on your Advising & Registration day
       
  3. Registration Questions & Assistance
    • Advisors will be available on your Advising & Registration day between 1:00-3:00pm.
    • Location information will be sent in the email you receive by the morning of your Advising & Registration Day.

Winter
In rare circumstances, when new FTFY students are joining us during the spring semester and attending winter SOAR, advisors will work one-on-one with the student. Check your email for communication from your advisor. 

Summer
On your SOAR Day, CHHS Students will attend Orientation in the morning and Advising & Registration with CHHS Advisors in the afternoon.

  • To make sure that we place you into the right classes, be sure to submit all transfer coursework and the Advising Survey sent to you via email prior to SOAR.
  • We look forward to meeting you and assisting you with registration during SOAR!

  1. Log in to Single Sign On and click on the Canvas icon to complete your online advising components. 

    Both courses must be completed
    • All incoming students are required to complete the following courses:
      • Online Advising & Registration (course will be available as of May 21st)
      • Online Pre-SOAR Program

Incoming First Time, First Year students interested in switching majors: If you are considering a change of major, you must submit the SOAR Major Change Request form at least five days prior to your scheduled SOAR workshop date. This allows CSULB Admissions sufficient time to review your eligibility and gives you the opportunity to complete the required academic online Advising & Registration course and any necessary placement processes. We recommend completing this request as soon as possible to ensure you attend the appropriate Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) workshop specific to your major.

You will be notified of the decision of your change of major request within 48 hours.

Please note that major changes are rarely approved and generally not permitted on the day of your SOAR workshop.

 

Incoming transfer students interested in switching to Nursing or Social Work: Unfortunately, you cannot change your major. Both programs require supplemental applications that were due when you applied to the university. Admission to the programs is closed. You are not eligible to pursue the Nursing or Social Work Bachelor's program if you were not admitted to the university as a transfer directly into that program. We encourage you to explore graduate programs in these fields after you complete your Bachelor's degree at CSULB.

New students will meet with your Advisor on your Assigned Advising & Registration Day. You'll receive detailed information sent to your BeachMail account by the morning of your Advising & Registration Day. View the "Advising & Registration Process" section above for details.

If you have any questions about the Advising & Registration process, reach out to CHHS Advising. 

 

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.

Contact SOAR immediately to reschedule for the next available workshop – call (562) 985-5515 or email soar@csulb.edu.

If you have previously accepted your offer of admission and have decided not to attend CSULB, please follow the Cancel Admission instructions.