CNSM Freshmen Orientation Programs

Welcome to CSULB, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM), and the Jensen Student Access to Science and Mathematics (SAS) Center! We want to help you, the newest members of our CNSM community, acclimate to life at The Beach and be successful during your college years. The Freshman Student's Passport to Success [.pdf], outlines important deadlines and requirements needed to get started here at CSULB. In addition, the Jensen SAS Center has programs designed to assist your academic and social transition to life at CSULB in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Freshmen: What Do You Do Next?

Day 1 - Science & Math Safari to Success - Monday, July 12

Science & Math Safari to Success is a new student program sponsored by the Jensen SAS Center and CNSM, and offers students and their guests an opportunity to learn about the unique expectations required of science and math majors. Students attend informational sessions, participate in networking activities, meet CNSM faculty and administrators, receive academic advising for first semester classes, and meet CNSM students and organizations.

Event Date: Monday, July 12, 2010, and prepares students attending the CNSM Freshmen SOAR session the next day.

To Register: SCIENCE SAFARI TO SUCCESS information and registration (registration deadline Tuesday, July 6!)

Day 2 - CNSM/Freshmen Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) - Tues., July 13

Science and math freshmen are STRONGLY encouraged to attend the only exclusive CNSM Freshmen SOAR session offered this summer on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. This college-specific SOAR date is solely for CNSM majors - participants will meet other science and math freshmen, enroll in necessary classes for the major, and learn about resources designed to help you at CSULB.

ALL NEW STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND SOAR - a separate registration process and fee are required.

Event Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010

To Register: Visit the SOAR website to begin signing up for SOAR Sessions in mid-April . Space is limited.

Parent Orientation Program (POP) - Tuesday, July 13

While Freshmen are attending their CNSM Freshmen SOAR Session on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, parents and family members are invited to attend the Parent Orientation Program. This program is designed to answer common questions parents have about their student's transition to college. The program will feature speakers from a variety of campus resources. The College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics representatives will present information unique to Science & Math majors. Separate registration required.

Event Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010

To Register: Visit the Parent Orientation Program website for more information.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the Jensen Student Access to Science and Mathematics Center, at (562) 985-4682 or email aarreygu@csulb.edu. The SAS Center staff and I look forward to meeting and working with you!

Henry C. Fung, Ph.D., Co-Director of the Jensen SAS Center and Associate Dean for Instructional Programs

Aimee Arreygue, M.Ed, Co-Director, Jensen SAS Center