FYE Message - Welcome to the Pack, Yoties!
First Year Experience (FYE) is committed to supporting you as you transition to CSUSB. Don't know who to talk to, what questions to ask, where to go or what to do? FYE is here for you! Throughout the academic year, we will provide you with important information to help you stay on track during your first year. We hope to see you at our events!
Important Dates
9/19 Fall classes begin
9/25 Last day to add open classes
10/1 FAFSA Application Opens
10/9 Fall Quarter Census
10/9 End Sexual Violence Training due
Check out our FYE Checklist for more important dates!
Tips
Make your classes your top priority
Buy your books after the first day of class to avoid buying a book you don't need!
Participate in events or workshops
Create or join study groups
Don't be scared to ask for help.
Look into all the resources being offered!
Take advantage of professor's office/student hours
Check your school email regularly
Use your New Student Handbook!
Advice from your fellow Yoties
Create relationships with your professors, make friends and don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone.
Ana Villanueva | 2nd Year | Political Science
Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Find out what resources are available to you on campus.
Natalie Ramirez | 2nd Year | Sociology
There's a time for studying and having fun. Learn to plan out your schedule.
Lauryn Leigh | 2nd Year | Health Science
Don't confuse your path with your destination, whatever you're doing will work out in the end.
Sierra Whitacre | 3rd Year | Biochemistry
Events
Tuesday 9/24: Fall Club Fair
Office of Student Engagement
11AM-2:30PM | Library Lawn
Thursday 9/26: Commuter Meet and Greet
Office of Student Engagement
2:30 -4:00 PM| Pfau Library 5005
Wednesday 10/2: First-Gen Welcome Reception
First Year Experience
12PM-1:30PM | Events Center ABC
I'm First Alliance
Are you a first-generation college student?
(your parents have not received a four-year degree)
Join the First Year Experience in the first month of October & November for a series of engaging workshops -- presented by I'm First Alliance. These workshops will include many opportunities for first-generation transfer & first-year college students to meet faculty, staff and fellow coyotes. Come be part of the pack!
Fall Workshops:
Transitioning to College: Addressing Imposter Syndrome, Thursday, October 10 | 5:30-6:30 pm SMSU Theater
First-Generation Family Communication, Wednesday, October 30 | 6-8 pm Obershaw Dining Hall
Embracing your Cultural and Social Capital, Wednesday, October 16 |12:30-1:30 pm Fourplex
Preparing for Success: Tips on Preparing for Finals, Thursday, November 14th | 11-12 pm AND 5-6 pm Events Center A
Resources
ITS, Office: PL-1108, Email: support@csusb.edu, Phone: (909) 537-7677 (24/7)
Composed of five distinct units, the department operates and maintains the university's most critical information technology infrastructure, ensures secure and reliable access, and provides world-class customer support
Advising and Academic Services Office: UH-380, Email: advising@csusb.edu, Phone: (909) 537-5034
Advising and Academic services provides guidance to undergraduate students throughout their academic journey by assisting them in making informed decisions that support their academic, personal, and career goals.
Library Email: library.csusb.edu, Phone: (909)537-5091
The John M. Pfau Library provides access to a breadth of knowledge, information services, and venues to enrich scholarship and people's lives, while supporting life-long information literacy, critical thinking, and societal engagement
Office of Student Engagement (OSE) Office: SU-203, Email: oseinfo@csusb.edu, Phone: (909)537-5234
OSE is here to support students that want to expand their educational experience and leadership skills. OSE advises over 150 unique student clubs and organizations.