First-Time / First-Year SOAR

Welcome to the Beach Family! Student Orientation, Advising & Registration (SOAR) provides incoming students with a set of shared experiences and information designed to set the tone for student achievement, personal growth and meaningful connections. Aligning with the university mission, a commitment to providing highly valued undergraduate opportunities is at the core of SOAR. The information below is for students who are completely new to college - we refer to this population as First-Time/First-Year students. 

First-Time / First-Year SOAR Experience

As a First-Time/First-Year Student your SOAR experience will include:

• A one-day workshop where your Orientation, Advising & Registration will all take place in-person: 
  Orientation where you’ll learn more about campus life and resources to support your transition to life at Cal State Long Beach. 
  Academic Advising and Registration where you will meet with an advisor and select your classes for Fall 2026.
• Parking on campus
• Beach swag and lunch
• Campus tour, resource fair and giveaways
• Breakout sessions to learn more about campus resources
• Community and connection with fellow students  

Orientation takes place from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Please ensure your travel plans allow you to stay with us all day. 

First-Time / First-Year SOAR Dates

June 10 - June 24 and July 29 - August 12

 Important: You will not be able to select a SOAR date until you submit your Admitted Student Reply and Enrollment Deposit by Thursday, May 1, OR the deadline determined by Admissions. The dates available to you are based on your academic college and set by your Academic Advising Center. The sooner you attend, the better your class selection will be.

Sign up starting April 2 through your MyCSULB Student Center in your SSO. Not sure which academic college your major falls within? Visit the CSULB Colleges and Department page.

For information on how to sign up visit the SOAR Survival Guide Page.