School of Art First Time, First Year SOAR
Welcome to Your First Semester at CSULB as an Art Student!
We look forward to assisting you as you prepare for your first semester at CSULB. To start the Advising & Registration process, review the information below.
When Do I Register?
In mid May, you will be invited by email to attend a presentation with the School of Art Advising Center. This session will be in-person or virtual based on your confirmed Advising & Registration date.
How Do I Register for Classes?
Before your confirmed Advising & Registration session (at least one week prior):
- Check your personal and student email regularly for updates from the university
- Complete your First-Time/First-Year Advising Survey
- Complete your School of Art Questionnaire (link provided in welcome email sent to you in mid-May)
- Submit your AP, IB, or Transfer credit to CSULB
During your confirmed Advising & Registration session:
- Attend a School of Art Presentation on your registration day. This session will be in-person or virtual based on your confirmed Advising & Registration date.
- Review your advisor’s recommended course plan which will be emailed to you prior or the day of your scheduled registration date
- Search for course days and times
- Use your registration tools and register for classes on your MyCSULB Student Center
- Register for Fall 2023!
Need Registration Assistance?
Art advisors will be available to assist you on your registration date during our Zoom Drop In Hours 10:00am-12:00pm
Zoom link: https://csulb.zoom.us/my/soa.advising.center
Passcode: Art
Next Steps
- Pay your fees on time
- Submit final transcripts by July 15th
- Continue to check your BeachMail (@student.csulb.edu) and personal email regularly
Please plan accordingly, the assigned Advising & Registration date is based on the date selected for Orientation:
Registration Date |
School of Art Presentation |
Advising Hold Removal |
Enroll for Courses |
Need Advising Support? |
Orientation with SOAR |
Thursday, June 8 |
June 8 9am Zoom Or 4pm Zoom |
June 8 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 8 After presentation |
June 8 10am-12pm Zoom |
Monday, June 12 On Campus |
Friday, June 9 |
June 9 9am Zoom Or 4pm Zoom |
June 9 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 9 After presentation |
June 9 10am-12pm Zoom |
Tuesday, June 13 On Campus |
Monday, June 12 |
June 12 9am Zoom Or 4pm Zoom |
June 12 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 12 After presentation |
June 12 10am-12pm Zoom |
Wednesday, June 14 On Campus |
Tuesday, June 13 |
June 13 9am Zoom Or 4pm Zoom |
June 13 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 13 After presentation |
June 13 10am-12pm Zoom |
Thursday, June 15 On Campus |
Thursday, June 15 |
June 15 9am Zoom Or 4pm Zoom |
June 15 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 15 After presentation |
June 15 10am-12pm Zoom |
Tuesday, June 20 On Campus |
Friday, June 16 |
June 16 9am Zoom Or 4pm Zoom |
June 16 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 16 After presentation |
June 16 10am-12pm Zoom |
Wednesday, June 21 On Campus |
Tuesday, June 20 |
June 20 9am Zoom |
June 20 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 20 After presentation |
June 20 10am-12pm Zoom |
Thursday, June 22 On Campus |
Wednesday, June 21 |
June 21 9am In FA4-102 Or 9am Zoom |
June 21 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 21 After presentation |
June 21 10am-12pm In Person or Zoom |
Friday, June 23 On Campus |
Thursday, June 22 |
June 22 9am Zoom |
June 22 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 22 After presentation |
June 22 10am-12pm Zoom |
Monday, June 26 On Campus |
Friday, June 23 |
June 23 9am Zoom |
June 23 Removed after presentation attendance |
June 23 After presentation |
June 23 10am-12pm Zoom |
Tuesday, June 27 On Campus |
Monday, July 31 |
July 31 9am Zoom |
July 31 Removed after presentation attendance |
July 31 After presentation |
July 31 10am-12pm Zoom |
Tuesday, August 1 On Campus |
Tuesday, August 1 |
August 1 9am Zoom |
August 1 Removed after presentation attendance |
August 1 After presentation |
August 1 10am-12pm Zoom |
Wednesday, August 2 On Campus |
Wednesday, August 2 |
August 2 9am In FA4-102 Or 9am Zoom |
August 2 Removed after presentation attendance |
August 2 After presentation |
August 2 10am-12pm In Person or Zoom |
Thursday, August 3 On Campus |
Friday, August 4 |
August 4 9am Zoom |
August 4 Removed after presentation attendance |
August 4 After presentation |
August 4 10am-12pm Zoom |
Monday, August 7 On Campus |