First-Year Mandatory Advising (FMA)

We have concluded Fall 2025 First-Year Mandatory Advising (FMA).

If you have not completed your First-Year Mandatory Advising, attend Drop-In Advising to speak with an ATLAS advisor.

Resources for First-Years

Submit Your Test & Transfer Credit

If you have not already done so, make sure to submit your test & transfer credit to CSULB:

Finish in Four (Beach Pledge)

If you were admitted as a Finish in Four (formerly Beach Pledge) student and signed your contract, do the following:

Seek out advising every term to plan your schedule.
Earn at least 30 units by the end of your first year at CSULB.
Maintain minimum 3.0 CSULB and 2.5 Major GPA each semester.
Complete all remaining requirements in 4 years.

For further information about the Finish in Four/Beach Pledge Program, please visit the University’s website.