SOAR

• Step 1 — Accept CSULB Admission by May 1, 2023.Students must submit their Intent to Enroll and Enrollment deposit by May 1. Visit your MyCSULB Student Center portal to get started. All newly admitted Fall 2023 students are required to accept admission before meeting with an advisor for advising and registration.

• Step 2 — Register for Orientation through SOAR. As a new CSULB student, you are required to complete CSULB’s university-wide orientation requirement through SOAR. You can sign-up for one of the available orientation workshops directly on your MyCSULB Student Center portal. Visit the SOAR website to learn more about the new student orientation experience.

To facilitate a smooth transition into the university and to the College of the Arts (COTA) all newly admitted students will be meeting with the COTA advising team for Advising and Registration. Advisors will be available to help you register for your first semester as your assigned advising and registration date nears. An advising registration hold has been placed on your first-semester registration until this advising requirement is met. Complete the following steps:

Step I – Complete the Online Advising & Registration Course: Login to Single Sign-On and access BeachBoard/Canvas. This course will be available starting Tuesday, May 23, 2023, and must be completed before registering for courses.

Step 2 – Attend Advising. In June, your advisor will inform you about available advising meetings or workshops as your assigned registration nears, be sure to check both your CSULB and personal email regularly for updates.

Step 3 – Register for your courses during your assigned registration date.

Recommended Courses:

• SOA students will receive a document with recommended courses from a School of Art advisor. Please save this CSULB email address in your contacts so that emails will not be routed to your junk/spam folders.

• If you cannot find this email before your registration date, check your personal and CSULB student email account (BeachMail), including your junk/spam folders. If you still cannot find the email, contact the School of Art Advising Center.

• Transfer Students Only:

  • The School of Art Advisors will send an email to you requesting more information prior to your registration date. Please be certain to reply to this email as it will guide the advisor to provide you with a list of recommended courses based on your academic goals.

  • An Art advisor will schedule an appointment with each student to discuss academic goals, transferred courses, and any other valuable information.

Register for Courses:

• Make a reservation for your linked Class Registration and Orientation Workshop dates by Thursday, June 1, 2023. Your assigned class registration date is based on the date you selected to attend your new student orientation workshop.

• Register during your designated registration period shown in the communication from advisor.

  • Students are responsible for ensuring all other holds are removed before their registration date. Advising holds will be removed by 10:00 a.m. on your registration date. Check your myCSULB Student Center for any outstanding holds five (5) days prior to your designated registration period. Holds may include a Past Due Balance, VAWA Hold, CIE Insurance, etc. Visit the Enrollment Services: Holds and To Do Lists webpage to learn how to remove holds. 

• Missed your registration period? Contact the School of Art Advising Center for help with registering for courses and to temporarily remove any advising holds. It is important to register as soon as possible as this gives you the best selection of courses and communicates to the university you plan to attend the upcoming semester.

• The first day of classes is Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

[Transfer Students Only]. GWAR Placement Exam

• All CSULB students must complete the GWAR Placement Exam. Transfer students must take the GWAR Placement Exam (GPE) no later than their first semester at CSULB. You will need to take the exam in your first semester at CSULB. Please visit the GWAR website for the latest information.

Advising:

• If you have questions about your recommended courses, transfer credit, or requirements, contact the School of Art Advising Center.

Advising Presentations:

• The School of Art will hold mandatory presentations for new students. The presentation will be recorded and emailed to students within a week of the live presentation. Zoom information will be sent via email. Students are encouraged to attend a live presentation so your questions can be answered, and your advisor can meet you.

Advising Meetings:

• Transfer students will be invited to schedule a one-on-one advising meeting prior to their registration date.

• First-Time, First-Year students will be invited to schedule a one-to-one advising meeting on their registration date.

Additional Advising Support:

• Advising and registration support will be available on your registration date. Hours and availability will be emailed to you.

• Make a reservation for your linked Class Registration and Orientation Workshop dates by Thursday, June 1, 2023. Your assigned class registration date is based on the date you selected to attend your new student orientation workshop.

Transfer student advising session will take place immediately following your New Student Orientation Workshop (SOAR):

Advising:

• If you have questions about your recommended courses, transfer credit, or requirements, contact your Dance undergraduate advisor, Kirsten Sumpter.

List of Recommended Courses:

• Design students will receive an email with recommended courses from Kate Lynch, the Design advisor. Please save this CSULB email address in your contacts so that emails will not be routed to your junk/spam folders.

• If you cannot find this email before your registration date, check your personal and CSULB student email account (BeachMail), including your junk/spam folders. If you still cannot find the email, contact Kate Lynch.

• [Transfer Students Only]. The Design advisor will send an email to you requesting more information prior to your registration date. Please be certain to reply to this email as it will guide the advisor to provide you with a list of recommended courses based on your academic goals.

• [Transfer Students Only]. The Design advisor will schedule an appointment with each student to discuss academic goals, transferred courses, and any other valuable information.

Register for Courses:

• Make a reservation for your linked Class Registration and Orientation Workshop dates by Thursday, June 1, 2023. Your assigned class registration date is based on the date you selected to attend your new student orientation workshop.

• Do not select one of the dates noted as unavailable below.

• Register during your designated registration period shown in the communication from advisor.

  • Students are responsible for ensuring all other holds are removed before their registration date. Advising holds will be removed by 10:00 a.m. on your registration date. Check your myCSULB Student Center for any outstanding holds five (5) days prior to your designated registration period. Holds may include a Past Due Balance, VAWA Hold, CIE Insurance, etc. Visit the Enrollment Services: Holds and To Do Lists webpage to learn how to remove holds.

• Missed your registration period? Contact Kate Lynch for help with registering for courses and to temporarily remove any advising holds. It is important to register as soon as possible as this gives you the best selection of courses and communicates to the university you plan to attend the upcoming semester.

• The first day of classes is Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

[Transfer Students Only]. GWAR Placement Exam

• All CSULB students must complete the GWAR Placement Exam. Transfer students must take the GWAR Placement Exam (GPE) no later than their first semester at CSULB. You will need to take the exam in your first semester at CSULB. Please visit the GWAR website for the latest information.

Advising:

• If you have questions about your recommended courses, transfer credit, or requirements, contact the Design undergraduate advisor, Kate Lynch.

Advising Presentations:

• The Department of Design will hold mandatory presentations for new students. The presentation will be recorded and emailed to students within a week of the live presentation. Zoom information will be sent via email. Students are encouraged to attend a live presentation so your questions can be answered, and your advisor can meet you.

Advising Meetings:

• Transfer students will be invited to schedule a one-on-one advising meeting prior to their registration date.

• First-time, first-year students will not have individual appointments but can request one if needed, provided they attend the mandatory advising presentation first.

Additional Advising Support:

• Advising and registration support will be available on your registration date. Hours and availability will be emailed to you.

List of Recommended Courses:

• Film & Electronic Arts (FEA) students will receive an email with recommended courses from your FEA academic advisor. Please save this CSULB email address in your contacts so that emails will not be routed to your junk/spam folders.

• If you cannot find this email before your registration date, check your personal and CSULB student email account (BeachMail), including your junk/spam folders. If you still cannot find the email, contact your FEA academic advisor.

Register for Courses:

• Make a reservation for your linked Class Registration and Orientation Workshop dates by Thursday, June 1, 2023. Your assigned class registration date is based on the date you selected to attend your new student orientation workshop.

Transfer student advising session will take place immediately following your New Student Orientation Workshop (SOAR) 

• Register during your designated registration period shown in the communication from advisor.

  • Students are responsible for ensuring all other holds are removed before their registration date. Advising holds will be removed by 10:00 a.m. on your registration date. Check your myCSULB Student Center for any outstanding holds five (5) days prior to your designated registration period. Holds may include a Past Due Balance, VAWA Hold, CIE Insurance, etc. Visit the Enrollment Services: Holds and To Do Lists webpage to learn how to remove holds.

• Missed your registration period? Contact your FEA Academic Advisor for help with registering for courses and to temporarily remove any advising holds. It is important to register as soon as possible as this gives you the best selection of courses and communicates to the university you plan to attend the upcoming semester.

• The first day of classes is Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

[Transfer Students Only]. GWAR Placement Exam

• All CSULB students must complete the GWAR Placement Exam. Transfer students must take the GWAR Placement Exam (GPE) no later than their first semester at CSULB. You will need to take the exam in your first semester at CSULB. Please visit the GWAR website for the latest information.

Advising:

• If you have questions about your recommended courses, transfer credit, or requirements, contact your FEA Academic Advisor.

Advising Presentations:

• The Department of Film & Electronic Arts will hold mandatory presentations for new students.

  • First-Time, First-Year Students (Freshmen): The presentation will be recorded and emailed to students within a week of the live presentation. Zoom information will be sent via email. Students are required to attend a live presentation so your questions can be answered, and your advisor can meet you.

  • Transfer Students: Your advising session will take place immediately following your New Student Orientation Workshop:

Additional Advising Support:

• Advising and registration support will be available on your registration date. Hours and availability will be emailed to you

• Take BCCM Theory Placement Exam and Piano Placement Self-Assessment. All incoming students are required to take the theory placement exam prior to enrolling in classes. All non-piano students should take the piano-self assessment. More information will be sent about these processes, be sure to check both your CSULB email and personal email regularly for information.

• Make a reservation for your linked Class Registration and Orientation Workshop dates by Thursday, June 1, 2023. Your assigned class registration date is based on the date you selected to attend your new student orientation workshop.

Transfer student advising session will take place immediately following your New Student Orientation Workshop (SOAR):

 Advising:

• If you have questions about your recommended courses, transfer credit, or requirements, contact your Music undergraduate advisor, Kirsten Sumpter.

List of Recommended Courses:

• Theatre Arts transfer students will receive an email with recommended courses from Adriane Howze. Please save this CSULB email address in your contacts so that emails will not be routed to your junk/spam folders.

• If you cannot find this email before your registration date, check your personal and CSULB student email account (BeachMail), including your junk/spam folders. If you still cannot find the email, contact Adriane Howze.

Register for Courses:

• Make a reservation for your linked Class Registration and Orientation Workshop dates by Thursday, June 1, 2023. Your assigned class registration date is based on the date you selected to attend your new student orientation workshop.

• Register during your designated registration period shown in the communication from advisor.

  • Students are responsible for ensuring all other holds are removed before their registration date. Advising holds will be removed by 10:00 a.m. on your registration date. Check your myCSULB Student Center for any outstanding holds five (5) days prior to your designated registration period. Holds may include a Past Due Balance, VAWA Hold, CIE Insurance, etc. Visit the Enrollment Services: Holds and To Do Lists webpage to learn how to remove holds.

• Missed your registration period? Contact Adriane Howze for help with registering for courses and to temporarily remove any advising holds. It is important to register as soon as possible as this gives you the best selection of courses and communicates to the university you plan to attend the upcoming semester.

• The first day of classes is Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

[Transfer Students Only]. GWAR Placement Exam

• All CSULB students must complete the GWAR Placement Exam. Transfer students must take the GWAR Placement Exam (GPE) no later than their first semester at CSULB. You will need to take the exam in your first semester at CSULB. Please visit the GWAR website for the latest information.

Advising:

• If you have questions about your recommended courses, transfer credit, or requirements, contact the Theatre Arts undergraduate advisor, Adriane Howze.

Advising Presentations:

• The Department of Theatre Arts will hold mandatory presentations for new students. The presentation will be recorded and emailed to students within a week of the live presentation. Zoom information will be sent via email. Students are encouraged to attend a live presentation so your questions can be answered, and your advisor can meet you.

Additional Advising Support:

• Advising and registration support will be available on your registration date. Hours and availability will be emailed to you.

• Complete Admissions
  • Steps for Newly Admitted Students
    • First-Time, First-Year Students (Freshmen)
    • Transfer Students
  • Accept your Admissions by submitting your Intent to Enroll and Enrollment Deposit by Monday, May 1, 2023. Visit your myCSULB Student Center portal to get started.
  • Make a reservation for your linked Orientation Workshop and Class Registration dates by Thursday, June 1, 2023.
  • Submit Immunization Records
  • Submit Final Transcripts to Enrollment Services by July 15, 2023
• Attend Orientation Workshop
• Attend Advising
• Register for Classes
• Pay Tuition & Fees by Deadline
• [Transfer Students Only]. Register to take GWAR Placement Exam no later than first semester at CSULB.