Beach XP Activity Hour
Our learning communities are designed to support students in all aspects of their first-year journey — from academic success in the classroom to personal success in their social and professional lives!
One way we provide this holistic approach is through workshops, activities and resources embedded into students’ schedules during dedicated time blocks. These diverse activity offerings are tailored to support students’ growth in social skills, academic excellence and personal development, so they can thrive at CSULB during their entire educational journey here.
In collaboration with colleges, our campus partners from across the university bring these engaging workshops right to students, focusing on:
Student Engagement: Connecting students with peers to build a supportive network
Academic Resources: Providing tools and guidance to help students excel in their studies
Personal Development: Enhancing personal and professional skills
Each college has its own unique approach to delivering these valuable experiences, ensuring that every student finds the support they need to thrive.
One way these workshops might be designated on a Beach XP student’s schedule is with an ES 100A course title.Another method through which some colleges offer these activities is a course section. The course instructor integrates these activities into the curriculum to help support the learning outcomes. In other colleges — like the College of Engineering (COE) and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics — support courses and tutoring opportunities are offered for their students.
Modality | Description | College/Unit offering this modality |
ES 100A | Students can join activities organized by their college coordinators once or twice a week, conveniently scheduled in between classes. | Health & Human Services, Business, Education |
Course | Students will enroll in a course for credit offered by the college and the instructor will embed activities that help support course learning outcomes. | Liberal Arts, Engineering, Natural Science & Mathematics, The Arts, University Center for Undergraduat Advising |
2024-2025 Beach XP College Offerings | |
College | First-Year Exp Course |
COB, CHHS, CED | ES 100A |
CLA | CLA 195 |
UCUA | COUN 191 |
COE | ENGR 101 / CE 101 |
COTA |
THEA 100 |
CNSM | NSCI 190A / COUN 191 |
Our Campus Partners offer a diverse range of activities including:
Basic Needs: Bank on It - Financial Skills for College Success (In-class activity): Come join us for a fun workshop that will help you learn how to budget and manage your money! In "Bank on It: Financial Skills for College Success," you'll find out easy ways to keep track of your money, like making a budget and saving smart. You'll feel more confident about handling your money and setting yourself up for success in college. Don't miss this opportunity to get a head start on your financial future!
Career Development Center: Discover Your Career Path: Learn about yourself and explore careers that align with your interests, skills, and value.
I-Space: Introduction Lab: The ISPACE features 3D printers, 3D scanners, waterjet and laser cutters, virtual reality systems, a 360 video theater, an XR lab, and an audio/video podcast studio. Students and faculty can use the services and spaces in the ISPACE for creating instructional materials, class projects, student assignments, or as a field trip opportunity.
The Learning Center: Time Management : In this workshop, participants will explore strategies for managing their time effectively. Approaches will focus on helping students create balance in their lives to reduce stress, promote wellness, and encourage efficient learning. Students will be introduced to a learning system that improves retention and recall of information.
Student Health Services: Stress Less: Learning to Thrive: Identify personal stressors and effective coping strategies through this interactive workshop. Learn how to manage stress in a positive way in order to successfully achieve your goals.
Writing Center: MLA Format & Citation Workshop: Overview of MLA format, including in-text citations and reference page entries.
