Parent & Family Orientation

• In-Person PFO: $50 per guest
• In-Person PFO: Parking fee of $15 (paid the day of the event via Parkmobile App with location code: 3993 – you may use the same virtual parking permit if your student is attending SOAR on the same day)
• In-Person PFO: There is a limit of two registrations per student to ensure every student has the opportunity to have one family member participate
• Registration fees are non-refundable

In-Person Parent & Family Orientation

These sessions are designed to complement your student’s SOAR Experience. We will provide live Q&A sessions with campus partners, lunch, plus an introduction to essential campus resources and programs. 

PFO Check-In begins at 8:00am and concludes at 2:00pm.  There is an optional University Housing & Residential Life presentation that takes place from 2:00-3:00pm.

PFO Topics & Activities

• Tour the campus with current student-leaders
• Learn about your student's academic experience
• Explore health & wellness resources
• Learn about campus safety
• Participate in the New Student Campus Resource Fair 

Reserve Your Space

Make your reservation starting at 9:00am on Tuesday, April 3 by visiting Parent & Family Orientation Registration.  After submitting your registration and payment, you'll receive a confirmation, which will be sent to the email address listed on your online registration form. If you have any questions or concerns about reserving your PFO space, contact Parent & Family Orientation at 562.985.5515 or pfo@csulb.edu. Please allow 1-2 business days for our team to respond.

Summer 2024 Beach Connections

• There is no registration fee for these virtual information sessions.
• Past topics included University Housing, BeachScholarships, Health & Wellness, and Financial Literacy.  
• These chats are hosted on Zoom and recordings are posted to the CSULB PFO YouTube Channel.
• Visit the Beach Connections webpage for registration information and a list of upcoming sessions.

Bienvenida

This campus-wide, sponsored event welcomes our Latine/Latinx students and their supporters to the Beach Family. The program will be offered in English and Spanish.
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 8:00am-1:30pm
Location: California State University, Long Beach
Cost: Free
Sign up here

Beach Family Night

Parent & Family Programs invites students, parents and supporters to join us for an evening of Beach Pride! Attend a tailgate with food, fun and campus information. Close the evening at the Walter Pyramid to watch the Long Beach State Women's Volleyball team take on UC Irvine.
Date: Friday, October 18
Time: 4:00-7:00pm
Location: Beach Circle
Cost: $40 - current CSULB students attend free with a paid family member
This event is sold out 
 

Stay updated on all announcements related to Family Night at The Beach by visiting the Beach Family Portal. Contact Parent & Family Programs if you have any issues with the registration process or questions about this event – call 562.985.5515 or email pfo@csulb.edu.

Which hotels are near the campus?

• Visit CSULB's Hotel Information website for hotel recommendations.

What do I wear to an In-Person PFO Session?

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as you'll be participating in a campus tour, listening to speakers, and interacting with campus representatives along with other program participants
• Recommended attire: Jeans, T-shirt, tennis shoes, light jacket

How do I attend In-Person PFO on the same date as my student’s orientation workshop?

• If possible, coordinate your student's SOR workshop to coincide with a PFO date
• Some PFO dates may not be available to attend as the same date as your student’s orientation workshop date

What if my student's orientation does not fall on any of the In-Person PFO dates?

• If your student has already registered for an orientation that does not coincide with any of our In-Person PFO dates, students may contact SOAR at 562.985.5515 to see speak with a representative who can determine SOAR-space availability and assist with coordinating dates
• Please note that due to space limitations, some In-Person PFO dates may not be available to attend as the same date as your student’s orientation date

Can I bring more than two guests to PFO?

• There will be a two person registration limit per student
• Registration limits may change if we have more availability closer to the date. Contact PFO at 562.985.5515 or pfo@csulb.edu for assistance

What if all the dates I am able to attend have filled up?

• PFO will have a waitlist available. If space become available, participants will be contacted in the order that they were added to the list
• Join the PFO waitlist by emailing pfo@csulb.edu

Will we get a chance to view the campus?

• Yes, guided tours and self-tours will be available at the beginning of each PFO session

Will lunch be provided?

• Yes, we will have chicken, vegetarian, or gluten-free options available

Is CSULB an ADA friendly campus?

• Yes, CSULB is an ADA friendly campus. If you need further assistance, please contact our office at pfo@csulb.edu
• Learn more about our campus’ ADA compliance by contacting the Bob Murphey Access Center (BMAC) at BMAC@csulb.edu

What if I need to reschedule my PFO date?

• Please contact Parent & Family Programs by emailing pfo@csulb.edu or calling 562.985.5515 – we will try to accommodate your request.