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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 2021.

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:

Watch the FMA Videos
Complete and submit your FMA Guide
Review your personalized Advising Plan (the advisor’s response to your Guide submission)
Register on your Enrollment Appointment Date & Time

Major Changes

If you no longer wish to pursue a CLA major, visit the Enrollment Services website to learn which Advising Center to contact for your Freshman Mandatory Advising.
If you are NOT currently a declared CLA major or pre-major and would like to change into one of our options, complete the steps above.

FMA Videos

Navigating Your Student Center

Explore critical areas of your Student Center.

The Academic Requirements Report (ARR)

Identify your remaining requirements with your ARR.

If you are changing your major within or into CLA, view your Major Specific Requirements on your intended major checklist.

Scheduling Tools

Learn how to use course planning tools to complete your requirements.

Course Planning Tools

CLA Major Checklists to see major requirements
CSULB Catalog to check prerequisites and course descriptions
Schedule of Classes to select courses offered each term
Know Your Terms to understand registration terminology

Creating a Balanced Schedule

Create a balanced schedule with the suggestions in this video.

FMA Guide

Thank you for watching these videos. You are ready to start your FMA Guide. Once completed, you will receive your personalized Advising Plan within two business days via email.