New International Student Orientation
New international first-year, transfer, and graduate students are required to attend the International Student Orientation.
During orientation, you will learn how to:
- Maintain valid immigration status while studying in the U.S.
- Access F-1 student benefits
- Adapt to American culture and university expectations
- Learn about campus services and resources
- Get involved on campus with student organizations, such as the International Student Association.
- Attend the orientation designated for your degree level.
- ALL New International Students must attend orientation in person for Spring 2026
- In-Person orientation will provide lunch and a campus tour!
- You must RSVP For Orientation: RSVP Here (must be logged into CSULB SSO)
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ORIENTATION SCHEDULE | ||
| Date / Time | Location | |
| Transfer Student Orientation | Thursday, January 15th, 2026 | 9:00 am | On Campus - HSCI Building Room 100 |
| Freshman Student Orientation | Thursday, January 15th, 2026 | 9:00 am | On Campus - HSCI Building Room 100 |
| Graduate Student Orientation | Thursday, January 15th, 2026 | 9:00 am | On Campus - HSCI Building Room 100 |
MANDATORY: International Student Campus Safety and Health Title IX Online Workshop
Required For ALL NEW International Students
- Date: January 8th, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST (California Time)
- Location: Zoom: https://csulb.zoom.us/j/82403340679
Lunch and Campus Tour
Join us to explore all the essential campus resources available at CSULB! Meet representatives from offices across campus, learn about services like academic support, health and wellness, and get to know your new campus!
- Date: January 15th, 2026
- Time: 11:30am
- Location: HSCI Building
- No registration necessary
Graduate Center Information Session - Online
The Graduate Center is CSULB’s centralized resource center for graduate students. They support CSULB graduate students; CSULB undergraduates and alumni who are interested in graduate school; and prospective students applying to CSULB programs. Come learn more about the services and programs the Graduate Center offers.
- Date: Thurs, January 15, 2026
- Time: 2:00 pm
- Location: Via Zoom
Library Information Session - Online
Join us as we assist with navigating the library and its various helpful resources.
- Date: Thurs, January 15, 2026
- Time: 3:00 pm
- Location: Via Zoom
The Learning Center Information Session - In Person
The Learning Center (TLC) serves as the central provider of learning support services for the university community. Staff collaborate broadly with administrators on campus initiatives supporting student advancement and more narrowly with faculty to address the learning needs of their students. TLC programs serve the entire university, providing academic support services for all students, and job opportunities to successful students willing to help their peers in the pursuit of their degrees.
- Date: Thurs, January 15, 2026
- Time: 4:00 pm
- Location: Student Success Center, # 160
On-Campus Employment Information Session - Online
A highly demanded information session to learn all about the on-campus job opportunities we have at CSULB. Whether you plan on trying to get an on-campus job right away, or in the future, don't miss this webinar!
More details to come soon!
- Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Time: 10:00 am
- Location: Via Zoom
CPT Workshop & COE Student CPT Information Session - Online
Join our advisors to learn all about Curricular Practical Training (CPT), including the requirements and application process. This workshop is specifically designed for transfer and graduate students from the College of Engineering.
More details to come soon!
- Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Time: 11:00 am
- Location: via Zoom
Career Development Center and Interstride Information Session
The CSULB Career Development Center empowers students to become effective leaders of their personal career journeys. Through career counseling, employer connections, and professional development opportunities, we prepare them to become skilled and productive members of the local, national, and global workforce. Also, come learn about Interstride. a career and networking platform designed for international students and valuable for anyone seeking global opportunities. Access international-friendly jobs and internships, employer H-1B records, career and immigration resources, and networking tools to help you succeed wherever your career takes you.
- Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Time: 1:30 pm
- Location: Via Zoom
