CSUSB Alert: Power has been restored to the San Bernardino campus; normal operations will resume Friday, July 26th.

Power to the San Bernardino campus has been restored as of 9:55 a.m. Normal campus operations will resume Friday, July 26th. Essential staff with questions on whether to report should contact their appropriate administrator. Facilities Management will be working to check all building systems including HVAC, elevators and fire alarms. If power has not been restored in your work area when you return, please report that to Facilities Planning and Management at (909) 537-5175. The Palm Desert Campus remains open and operational.

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Webinar Descriptions

Listed below is a general overview of the Parent and Family Orientation Program. When you arrive for your orientation session you will receive a more detailed session schedule. The schedule is subject to change before the orientation sessions begin. 

A Spanish-language orientation program is also offered for our parents and family members who would be more comfortable receiving information in Spanish. 

Parent & Family Orientation Program 

  • Orientation Check-in & Breakfast – Family members will receive orientation materials, meet with Orientation Leaders, and meet other parents and family members of new CSUSB students. 
  • Welcome – Receive a warm welcome from President Morales, learn about the day's schedule, and meet the Orientation Team. 
  • Financial Aid & Paying For College – Learn about financial aid and programs to help meet the costs of obtaining a college education. Workshop also includes information on ways to better manage your finances while in college. 
  • Campus Resources – Learn about some of the many campus resources that are available to you to help support your student. 
  • Campus Housing and Dining - Hear about the benefits to having your student live on campus.
  • Lunch
  • Campus Parking and Safety- Hear from our representatives from parking and transportation and our University Police and learn how your students safety is our number one concern and ways we make CSUSB a safe community. 
  • CSUSB Academic Overview – Learn about the academic requirements your student will need to graduate with a bachelor's degree from CSUSB. You will also learn how to support your student through the demands of college. 
  • Supporting your Student’s Transition - Students aren’t the only people experiencing some type of transition, you will too! Your role will change as a family member and we are here to help you understand your role and the many experiences, challenges and transitions your student will face.