CNSM Transfer Students

Welcome to CSULB, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM), and the Jensen Student Access to Science and Mathematics Center! As the newest members of our CNSM community, we want help you acclimate to life at The Beach and be successful during your college years. We have put together a guide, Transfer Student's Passport to Success, designed to help you make a positive start by outlining the many important deadlines and responsibilities required of you.

Transfer students are strongly recommended that you attend Enrollment and Orientation in the Natural Sciences (EONS), which is a program that takes place during specially selected Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) sessions. Summer 2008 EONS dates include Monday, July 21, 2008 or Tuesday, August 12, 2008 (you are required to attend just one of these SOAR sessions). SOAR is the University-sponsored orientation program that all new students are required to attend. EONS, which is a partnership between CNSM and SOAR, is designed to introduce new transfer students to CNSM advisors, faculty, staff, facilities, and resources that will help transfer students be successful at CSULB.

Why should CNSM transfer students attend EONS? This college-specific SOAR date is exclusively for CNSM majors; you'll meet with other incoming CNSM majors, be advised by CNSM faculty, and learn about the programs, resources, and services that will help you during your journey at CSULB. If you have not done so already, you are encouraged to register for EONS since it is specifically geared toward new transfer students majoring in the sciences and mathematics. See below for information regarding SOAR registration.

How to Register for EONS? You are automatically registered for EONS when you register for SOAR on either Monday, July 21, 2008, or Tuesday, August 12, 2008. Spaces are limited, so register for EONS/SOAR by June 1st.

General Overview of EONS/SOAR
8:00 to 8:45 a.m. - Check-In
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Welcome and Overview
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Introduction to CSULB Policies, Procedures, and General Education Requirements
12:00 to 12:45 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:00 to 2:30 p.m. - EONS Program
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Meet with CNSM Advisor and Register for Classes
4:45 p.m. - Conclusion of EONS/SOAR

It's your responsibility to meet the following deadlines and requirements listed below. If you have any questions, please contact the Jensen Student Access to Science and Mathematics Center, at (562) 985-4682. We look forward to meeting and working with you!

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

What do Transfer Students Need to Do Next?

Attend CSULB Open House on Saturday, April 26, 2008
Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 8:30am to 1:00pm, for this free event geared toward incoming transfer students, their family members, and guests. Participants will receive information on CSULB and CNSM, student support resources, and an opportunity to explore our beautiful campus. Contact CSULB University Outreach and School Relations for more information about Open House. Call (562) 985-5358 or visit CSULB Open House website.

Submit Admitted Student Reply Form by Thursday, May 1, 2008
Save your space at CSULB by completing and returning your Admitted Student Reply Form by Thursday, May 1, 2008, or within four weeks after receiving acceptance letter. Use your MyCSULB account to access and complete the form or visit the CSULB Enrollment Services website to complete this responsibility on-line. Call CSULB Enrollment Services at (562) 985-5471 if you have other questions.

Enroll in SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration)
A separate registration process and fee are required for SOAR, the CSULB-sponsored orientation program, which takes place Monday, July 21, 2008 and Tuesday, August 12, 2008. The Cashier's Office must receive your SOAR registration form and payment by Monday, July 7, 2008. Download the SOAR Registration Form or call (562) 985-5515 for more information.

Planning to enroll in Calculus at CSULB? Take the Math Diagnostic Placement Test (MDPT)
If you're planning to take one of the above math courses in the fall, you’ll need to complete the Math Diagnostic Placement Test (MDPT). The MDPT is offered to CSULB students in the spring and early summer. Contact the CSULB Mathematics Department for more information at (562) 985-4721 or visit its website to download the MDPT Registration Form.

Planning to enroll in Chemistry? Complete the Chemistry Placement Test (CPT)
If you have NOT completed your first semester of a one-year course in General Chemistry (with laboratory) and you plan to enroll in the first course of General Chemistry this fall, you’re required to complete the CPT. Contact Testing and Evaluation Services at (562) 985-4007 to request a registration packet, then mail in your completed CPT registration form and payment. The next exam date is Friday afternoon, June 20, 2008. Sign up now! The cost for test is $10. Additional CPT information is available by visiting the Testing and Evaluation Services website.

Attend Enrollment and Orientation in the Sciences (EONS)
CNSM and SOAR will co-host EONS, an orientation session for new science and math transfer students, on Monday, July 21, 2008, and Tuesday, August 12, 2008 (you are required to attend just one of these SOAR sessions). You are automatically registered for EONS when you register for SOAR on either Monday, July 21, 2008 or Tuesday, August 12, 2008. When you attend EONS you will receive an overview of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, meet with your faculty advisor, and receive assistance with selecting your Fall 2008 courses. See Enroll in SOAR section above for registration information.