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Welcome to CLA’s Freshman Mandatory Advising (FMA)!

We hope you are enjoying your first semester at CSULB and we look forward to helping you plan for Spring 2022.

In order to have the “Prevent all Enrollment Actions” advising hold released and be able to register for your second semester, follow the steps below:

STEP 1: Watch the Videos

Video 1: Navigating Your Student Center

Explore critical areas of your Student Center

Video 2: The Academic Requirements Report (ARR)

Learn how to read your ARR to understand your remaining requirements.

Video 3: Tools to Create a Balanced Schedule

Discover how to use the following course planning tools to create a balanced Spring 2022 schedule:

CLA Major Checklists to see major requirements
CSULB Catalog to check prerequisites and course descriptions
Schedule of Classes to select courses offered each term
Class Search Guide to search for course that meet specific requirements
Know Your Terms to understand registration terminology

STEP 2: Choose Your Advising Experience

Select ONE of the following options to complete your advising requirement:

Option 1: Submit Online Form

Online Form
(Email)

Submit your proposed Spring 2022 schedule via FMA form
Receive a personalized Advising Plan from an advisor within 3 business days of submission via email

Option 2: Book Zoom Appointment

Advising Appointments
(Zoom)

Create a proposed Spring 2022 schedule
Book & Attend a 30-minute Zoom appointment with an advisor via Beach Connect
Receive a personalized Advising Plan from an advisor within 24 hours of appointment via email

STEP 3: Register on Your Enrollment Appointment Date & Time!

Major Changes

If you want to change to a NON-CLA major visit the Enrollment Services website for advising information.
If you want to change INTO a CLA major follow the FMA steps.