Cohorted Beach XPerience
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!
For students that are part of a college-specific cohort, one way that Beach XP provides this holistic approach is through the “Activity Hour” – dedicated time blocks embedded into students’ schedules for in-person workshops, activities, and resources. 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.
These activities might be designated on a Beach XP student’s schedule in one or a combination of the following modalities:
- ES 100A - Students can join activities organized by their college coordinators once or twice a week, conveniently scheduled in between classes.
- First-Year Experience (FYE) 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.
College/Unit | Modality | First-Year Experience Course |
| COTA | FYE Course | THEA 100, DANC 100, CINE 100 |
| COB | ES-100A | - |
| CED | ES-100A | - |
| COE | ES-100A and FYE Course | ENGR 101 / CE 101 |
| CHHS | ES-100A | - |
| CLA | ES-100A and FYE Course | CLA 195 / CLA 190 |
| CNSM | ES-100A and FYE Course | NSCI 190A |
| UCUA | ES-100A |
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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.
