Who is eligible? 

College of the Arts offers the Beach XP program to first time, first year students enrolled in the following departments: 

• Theatre  
• School of Art 
• Film 

What are the benefits of joining COTA Beach XP? 

While each cohort may have some unique program features, all will incorporate the following benefits: 

• Classes with peers in your major 
• Smaller class sizes and personalized contact with professors  
• Lunchtime Activities 
• Tutoring/Academic coaching 
• Mentorship 
• Peer mentoring 
• Peer connection 
• Help navigating campus resources 
• Connections to campus services 
• Team building activities 

Learn more about College of the Arts. 

Who is eligible? 

All first time, first year College of Business students are eligible to join the College of Business' Beach XP. 

What are the benefits of joining COB Beach XP? 

Students enrolled in a COB Beach XP cohort can look forward to the following perks: 

• Tutoring and learning support 
• Review sessions 
• Peer advisors 
• Tips on how to approach professors in office hours 
• Tips on how to communicate via email 
• Opportunities to connect with Faculty 
• Guest speakers from each major option, including study abroad 
• Help navigating the Student Center for Professional Development 
• First Time, First Year Mandatory Advising 
• Connections to the Associated Business Students Organizations Council and other COB clubs and organizations 
• CSULB policy information, including on withdrawals, grade forgiveness, and educational leave 

How do I apply?  

The College of Business' Beach XP program is currently full, but students can still join the waitlist. Submit your application here.

Learn more about the College of Business. 

Who is eligible?  

First time, first year students are eligible to join College of Education’s Beach XP program. Criteria for joining are based on English and Math placement components. Students who are commuters to campus, have no college credit or are first generation are encouraged to apply.  

What are the benefits of CED Beach XP?  

Students enrolled in CED Beach XP can look forward to the following perks: 

• A dedicated Beach XP advisor 
• Peer mentors 
• Community of practice 
• Community building activities 
• Tutoring 

Learn more about the College of Education. 

The College of Engineering has hosted a learning community program for the last decade. Now, COE will expand its Beach Engineering Student Success Team (BESST) with its participation in Beach XP.  

Who is eligible?  

Criteria for joining Beach XP are based on Math placement components, as well as the student’s major for some communities.     

What are the benefits of joining BESST/Beach XP?  

Students who join can look forward to the following perks: 

• Dedicated BESST/BeachXP Academic Advisor 
• Opportunities to form friendships 
• Chance to connect with BESST alumni, faculty and staff 
• Tutoring and mentoring
• Advising 
• Opportunities to meet with industry representatives and members of students' clubs 
• Recreational activities 

Learn more about the College of Engineering. 

Who is eligible?  

Beach XP is open to students admitted to the following majors: 

• Pre-Child Development and Family Studies 
• Pre-Criminal Justice 
• Pre-Health Care Administration 
• Pre-Health Sciences 
• Pre-Kinesiology 
• Pre-Speech Language Pathology 

What are the benefits of joining CHHS Beach XP? 

Key perks of the Beach XP program include the following: 

• Tutoring 
• Social activities 
• Lunch/breakfast with the Dean, faculty members and students in your major  
• Academic support 
• Stress management presentations 
• Academic advising 

Learn more about the College of Health and Human Services. 

The College of Liberal Arts has helped students jump-start their experience at CSULB through Learning Communities for more than 30 years. Beach XP will provide another opportunity for CLA students to make connections with the campus, their peers, and faculty. 

Who is eligible?  

Criteria for joining CLA Beach XP are based on a variety of English and Math placement components, as well as the student’s major or interests.   

What are the benefits of joining CLA Beach XP?  

Students who join CLA Beach XP can look forward to the following perks: 

• Tutoring activities through the Learning Center 
• Writing skills workshops through University Writing Center 
• Study skills, time management and academic coaching  
• Community building activities, including lunch, icebreakers, social activities, etc. 
• Student Life & Development 
• Career Readiness and Internship Resources through CLA 
• Mandatory Advising through CLA’s ATLAS Team 

Learn more about the College of Liberal Arts. 

Who is eligible? 

Criteria for joining Science and Math Beach XP are based on Math and Chemistry placement. 

What are the benefits of joining Science and Math Beach XP? 

Joining Science and Math Beach XP means you have access to a host of perks, including the following: 

• Development of a higher level of academic skill 
• Reserved courses/opportunities for study group 
• Exclusive Success Workshops 
• Early research opportunities 
• Stronger connections among peers 
• Peer mentoring by upperclassmen 
• Connections with faculty 
• Enhanced access to freshman advising 
• No cost to student 

Learn more about the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Who is eligible? 

The University Center for Undergraduate Advising (UCUA) offers Beach XP for students who are exploring careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Additionally, students who are exploring career fields in healthcare, such as nursing, are eligible for Beach XP with UCUA.

What are the benefits of joining Beach XP for Exploration?

• Enrollment in a specialized section of COUN 191: Career and Personal Exploration  
• Smaller class sizes and personalized contact with instructors
• Various optional social activities to choose from taking place in and out of the classroom
• Tutoring and mentorship opportunities
• Dedicated support with connections to career services, academic advisors, financial aid counseling, and more!

Learn more about the University Center for Undergraduate Advising.