FIRST-TIME, FIRST-YEARS (FRESHMEN)

Guidance for Incoming Fall 2025 College of Business first-time, first-year students

Congratulations on your admission to CSULB!  Now, Carefully review the Steps for Newly Admitted First-Time, First-Year Students.

Steps for Newly Admitted First-Time, First-Year Students

One of the steps for newly admitted students is to sign up for Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR).  Please see below for the College of Business’  First-Time, First-Year SOAR dates. For detailed information about SOAR please visit the SOAR website.

College of Business (COB) First-Time, First-Year SOAR Dates

College of Business (COB) First-Time, First-Year SOAR Dates

Tuesday, June 10

Wednesday, June 11

Thursday, June 12

Friday, June 13

Monday, June 16

Tuesday, June 17

Wednesday, June 18

Monday, June 23

Tuesday, June 24

Wednesday, June 25

Thursday, June 26

Tuesday, August 5

Wednesday, August 6

Friday, August 8

Tuesday, August 12

Get Down to Business/COB Day

Thursday, August 21, 2025

  • A welcoming event for incoming College of Business Students 
    • Meet your Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairs, and Program Directors
    • Attend our COB Student Organizations Fair

Changing Your Major?

If you are interested in changing your major, please see the instructions relevant to your situation.

Submit your Change of Major Request using our online request form.

Change of  Major Request Form

Please email us at cob-css@csulb.edu.

Visit the Advising & Registration website for a complete list of majors and advising centers. Submit a change of major request with the advising center for the major you are interested in pursuing.  A representative from that advising center will follow up with you regarding your request. Also, contact SOAR to ensure you are signed up for an appropriate SOAR session date – email soar@csulb.edu or call 562.985.5515 for assistance.

 

To request disability-related accommodations, complete the Bob Murphy Access Center Event Request Form.

If you have previously accepted your offer of admission and have decided not to attend CSULB, please follow the Cancel Admission instructions.  Questions? Email us at cob-css@csulb.edu

 

 

Questions? Email us at cob-css@csulb.edu