First-Time Freshmen
Congratulations on your admission to the College of Business and Economics. Our professional advisors will support your plans for academic success and timely graduation.
The University has sent you important information. Please first read all correspondence and visit the web sites listed on your letters and brochures. Advisement is required for all First-Time Freshmen prior to registering for Fall 2012.
Important:
- Once admitted as a student, you will be required to take the English Placement test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathmatics exam (ELM) for appropriate placement in Math and English. If your SAT/ACT/Advanced Placement (AP) or EAP scores or courses exempt you from the ELM or the EPT, make sure copies of your test scores are sent to Admissions and Records at CSUN.
First Time Freshmen Advisement
All incoming First Time freshmen for Fall 2012 must make an appointment with an advisor. You have a mandatory advisement hold.
Prior to advisement:
- Review The First Time Freshmen checklist.
- ELM and EPT test scores must be received.
Prior to registration:
- Advisement must be completed.
When you call to schedule an advisement workshop, please be ready to provide the following information:
- Student ID number (this 9-digit number is sent by Admissions and Records)
- Phone number and CSUN email address (activate your CSUN email account and please check it regularly)
Topics covered during advisement
- University and college degree policies, procedures, and requirements
- Course requirements and pre-requisites
- Course planning tools
What do I need to know before my advisement session?
- You will need to bring a pen to the advisement session.
- Review The First Time Freshmen checklist.
- All Freshmen group sessions are located in Juniper Hall. Visitor parking is available in the B5 or B6 parking structure at a cost of $6.00 per day. Campus map available here.
- Please be on time. Consider travel time and traffic conditions in the Los Angeles area to make sure you are not late.
Please note: seating space is limited to students. Parents and friends are welcome to enjoy the campus and surrounding community while waiting. Advisement duration is approximately two hours. Visitors may call ahead for dormitory visitation schedules.
Last Reviewed: 02/28/2011
