CLA SOAR Advising
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts!
As an incoming CLA student, you must complete two components to begin at CSULB:
- Advising & Registration – facilitated by a CLA SOAR advisor
- Orientation – facilitated by the SOAR Office
Advising & Registration Information
Click on the appropriate icon for details about your advising and registration process:
Registration Resources
- How To Register: step-by-step instructions on how to register for classes
- Schedule of Classes: list of Spring 2021 classes and GE Requirements
- University Catalog: course descriptions and prerequisite information
- Know Your Terms: list of commonly used registration terminology
Hold Information
- Check for holds on your MyCSULB Student Center prior to registering
- Click on “Details” to learn who to contact to get any additional holds removed
- SOAR Hold – Attend your virtual orientation or contact SOAR
- Admissions Hold – Contact Admissions
Changing Your Major
If you are changing your major into or within CLA, complete a CLA Major Request form.
If you are changing your major outside of CLA, contact the Advising Center for your intended major.
No longer attending CSULB in Spring?
Complete a General Questions form to confirm you no longer plan to attend CSULB.
Important Deadlines, Reminders & Resources
Campus Resource Links
- Admissions
- Beach Central (Enrollment Services)
- Financial Aid
- ATS Help Desk - for technical support