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Parent Orientation Program

Welcome sun


As a parent of a freshman, you and your student are now a part of the CSULB family.  You play critical roles in your student's ability to succeed in higher education, especially in this first year at CSULB.

Each summer the Parent Orientation Program, a collaboration between the Divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Services, offers parents the opportunity to learn about the academic requirements necessary to obtain a baccalaureate degree and introduces parents to campus services for students. During this day-long orientation, you'll receive a classroom experience to better understand faculty expectations of your son or daughter, an introduction to campus services for students, and the factors which lead to student success. The program concludes at about 4:00 p.m. with an optional self-guided campus tour. If you are interested in the self-guided tour, please let us know during the afternoon as we have brochures for your use.

Although attendance is not mandatory, POP empowers you to serve as a valuable resource for your student.   Because of the Program's popularity, reservations are taken on a first-come first-served basis.  We look forward to seeing you this summer at POP! Together we can provide a solid foundation for your entering freshman.

Summer 2013
Program Dates

Thursday, June 20

Friday, June 21

Thursday, June 27

Friday, June 28

Friday, July 19

Thursday, August 1

Friday, August 2

Tuesday, August 6


Fee

The orientation fee of $40.00 for each POP attendee includes parking, lunch, and lots of information parents want to know.

Parking Map


Location
Check-in for POP will be on the second floor (Maxson Plaza) of Brotman Hall. Note: Wear comfortable walking shoes!

 

Program Timetable

 8:00 a.m.

Registration/Check-in
(Maxson Plaza/Brotman Hall, 2nd Floor)

 8:45 a.m.

Parents and students - Welcome and Overview
(University Student Union Ballroom)

 9:45 a.m.

Academic Affairs Session (PSY-150)

 9:50 a.m.

Graduation Begins Today: Earning a Degree at CSULB

10:30 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m.

A Freshman Classroom Experience (Faculty Presentation)

11:45 a.m. Morning Wrap up and CLosing

12:00 Noon

Lunch  (El Pollo Loco, University Student Union)

 1:00 p.m.

Student Services Session  (PSY-150)

 1:10 p.m.

Students on Success at CSULB

 1:30 p.m.

Transitions, Responsibilities, and Safety

 2:00 p.m.

Student Wellness

 2:20 p.m.

Finances and Housing

 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon Wrap up and Closing

 2:40 p.m.

Student Services Fair with Refreshments

 3:30 p.m.

Optional Housing Tour Leaving from PSY-150

 

Parent Orientation Program Reservations/Registration

If your student has been admitted to CSULB for the upcoming fall semester, an emailed invitation to POP will be sent from CSULB to your freshman student in late May. This email will ask your student to forward the email to you. You don't, however, have to wait for the emailed invitation. If you are a parent/guardian of an incoming Fall 2013 freshman you can register for POP right now. Just link to the POP registration form, fill it out, print and mail it with your POP payment. (Please do not include SOAR fees with your POP payment.)  Note: There is no automated online registration process available for POP.  Again, to register for POP, you must send the completed POP registration form with your check or money order (payable to POP/CSULB) to:

POP / CSULB
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG EACH
1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Horn Center - 103
Long Beach, CA 90840-1009

Questions?  Call us at (562) 985-5458


(Reminder: There is no on-line or telephone registration process at this time nor are we able to accept cash or credit cards.  You must mail us your registration form with a $40/person personal check or money order to the above address.) Thank you for your understanding.

Special Information

  • If you have a physical disability and need special accommodations, please call us at (562) 985-5458 at least three days before your POP date.
  • Bring a sweater or light jacket and wear comfortable walking shoes (especially for walking to and from the parking area).
  • POP is presented in English. We also offer a supplemental program, POP en Español.
  • Seating is limited. Although we can sometimes take walk-ins,we are not always able to accommodate non-registered guests (i.e. children, visiting relatives, etc.). Please call us at (562) 985-5458 if something unexpected occurs in your attendance plan.
  • We do not accept cash or credit cards.  Please make your POP payment with a personal check or money order.

IMPORTANT - After you have mailed your registration form: 

  1. VERY IMPORTANT - Immediately add the following address to your email’s “contacts” to keep our POP confirmation email from going to your email's Spam/Junk folder: ucua-pop@csulb.edu
  2. Print your parking map and park only in Lots 14A, 14B, or 14C when you arrive on campus.
  3. Your confirmation email is generated immediately after your registation is entered in to our system.  If you don't receive the confirmation email within one week after you mail your form and payment, please call us at (562) 985-5458.

Cancellations and Refunds

No full refunds will be granted, however, partial refunds will be issued if timely notification of the cancellation is received.  Refund requests must be submitted in writing and received by the POP/University Center for Undergraduate Advising no later than five business days before your workshop date. Refunds will be processed in mid-August and mailed in late September.