GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION -- CANCELED FOR 2009
August 3, 2009
Dear Graduate Student:
Congratulations on your acceptance to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). We look forward to serving you on campus, and we are confident that your educational experience will be rewarding.
Unfortunately, due to the current budget situation and employee furlough schedule, CSULB will not host its annual Graduate Student Orientation on Saturday, August 22, 2009. For your convenience, a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) is posted below to help address some of the issues that would have been covered at the orientation.
You are encouraged to contact your department office and/or graduate advisor for advisement regarding your specific degree program, as well as other general rules and regulations that govern the graduate experience at CSULB (i.e., Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement, Advancement to Candidacy, grade appeals, educational leave, the grievance process, etc). Please note that these topics are covered in the Graduate Student Handbook, which can be found online at: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/projects/grad/handbook/index.html.
Once again, congratulations. I look forward to seeing you on campus.
Sincerely yours,
Cecile Lindsay
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To whom do I speak regarding specific program requirements and other discipline-related inquiries?
Although all of your professors will be able to advise you regarding their classes and your discipline, your graduate advisor will be your point-of-contact throughout your graduate program. Be sure to establish and maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with them early in your studies.
How do I obtain my student identification (ID) card?
The ID office will be open today (8/22/09) from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Please bring with you a form of identification (i.e., driver’s license, passport, etc.). If you have it, please also bring a copy of your class schedule. If you don’t have your class schedule with you, staff in the ID office can look it up.
Please note that the ID Office will be open on Saturday, August 29th from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and they will extend their hours of operation during the first two weeks of school – August 31-September 11; 8:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, and 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Friday.
How do I set-up my CSULB e-mail account?
To set-up your CSULB e-mail account, please go to the following website: www.csulb.edu/namemaster. Click on “Create a CSULB Internet Account” & follow instructions. If you experience difficulty, please contact the Technology Help Desk at (562) 985-4959.
Where can I park? How do I obtain a CSULB parking pass?
For general parking inquiries, please visit the Parking & Transportation Services Office website: http://daf.csulb.edu/offices/ppfm/parking/index.html.
For the commuter survival guide, please visit the following website: http://daf.csulb.edu/offices/ppfm/parking/commuter_survival_guide/index.html.
You may also wish to call parking at (562) 985-4146 or the Visitor’s Information Center (VIC) at (562) 985-8442.
Are there graduate assistantship and other financial aid opportunities at CSULB?
Yes!! For a list of federal and state financial aid opportunities as well as scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships, please visit the following website: http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/projects/grad/assistance/index.html. Also, be sure to speak with your graduate advisor regarding other opportunities that may be available to you within your field of study.
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The following information is no longer valid, as the 2009 Graduate Student Orientation program was canceled due to the current budget situation and employee furlough schedule.
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Graduate Student Orientation Program
Saturday, August 22,
2009; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Lecture Hall, Room 151 (LH-151)
* * * PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED * * *
Each fall semester, the
Graduate Studies Office offers an optional, one-day graduate student orientation
session for students who have been admitted to the university and
to a CSULB Master's Degree program. This year, the Graduate Student
Orientation Program will NOT take place on Saturday, August
22, 2009 (8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.).
The morning sessions will focus on the graduate education experience, specific University academic and administrative policies and procedures, and the many resources and support services that are available to you as a new graduate student. These sessions will be interactive and time will be allotted for your inquiries.
There will also be an optional workshop on library resources in the afternoon. For more information, please contact Barbara Hall, Operations Coordinator, at behall@csulb.edu or (562) 985-2351.
The registration fee
for the Graduate Student Orientation Program is $25.00. This fee covers
printed materials, a continental
breakfast, and a barbecue lunch. The registration deadline is Friday,
August 14, 2009. For a Registration
Form, click here. For directions to CSULB,
parking information, and campus maps, click
here.
Parking Fees/Instructions: Parking permits are required and should be purchased at the yellow kiosks located near all parking lots for a fee of $4.
It is recommended that you park in lot 7 (located off of 7th Street/East Campus Drive). If that lot is full, please park in lots 1, 14, or 16. Please allow travel time from the parking lot to the orientation room. Please do not park at the meters unless you plan to feed them or disabled spaces unless you have the appropriate placard.
If you need additional parking assistance, please visit the Visitor's Information Center (VIC), located off of Bellflower Boulevard/Beach Way.
Orientation Schedule
| Time |
Activity |
Details |
8:30-9:00 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast
|
|
9:00-9:15 |
Welcome from Graduate Dean
|
Dr. Cecile Lindsay |
9:15-9:30 |
Welcome from President of Graduate Association |
|
9:30-10:00*
10:00-10:30*
10:30-11:00*
|
Break-Out Sessions*
*The same break-out sessions will be available during each time slot. Please select THREE topics of most interest to you from the following: |
1) Advice on Success in Graduate School: The Student Perspective
2) Advice on Success in Graduate School: The Faculty Perspective
3) Maximizing Faculty-Student Relationships and Getting the Most Out of Your Graduate Experience
4) Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students
5) Career Placement Services for Graduate Students |
11:00-11:15 |
Break |
|
11:15-11:45 |
Wrap-Up and General Questions (includes raffle prizes) |
|
12:00-1:00 |
BBQ Lunch |
Lunch will be served at the Nugget Patio |
1:00-1:30 |
Optional Campus Tour |
There will be a short tour of the campus for those who are interested. |
1:30-2:30 |
Optional Workshop--General Library Resources |
In this demonstration workshop, you will receive a general orientation to the University Library. Librarians will provide guidance on how to access information through the Library's catalog (COAST) and other electronic resources. Librarians will also provide instruction on how to access Library resources from your home computer. |
You should contact your specific graduate department for academic advising . This general graduate student orientation program does not supplant any orientation and/or advising program offered by your individual department or college. The Graduate Student Orientation Program will focus on general university requirements, procedures, services, and how to negotiate the complexities of our campus.
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