GRADUATION GUIDE
Welcome to CSUCI! This brochure is designed to make sure you are successful here and to help you stay on track to graduate in a timely manner – four years if you are starting as a freshman, two years if you are a transfer. Inside you will find concrete steps you should take each year and tips to help you get the most out of your experience at CSUCI. Each year has three key items, “Tips for Success”, “Checklist” and “Fundamentals” to help keep you on track. We have also included descriptions of key departments on campus, highlighted within the grey arrows, that will aid in your academic success at CSUCI.
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Ernesto Guerrero, Ed.D. Director of Academic Advising
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Student organizations design and implement programs, events and activities which support and enrich the goals of CSUCI’s educational mission. Involvement in organizations presents students with the opportunity to broaden their learning, obtain leadership and interpersonal skills, and develop a commitment to service. www.csuci.edu/clubs-organizations Student Leadership Programs (SLP) provides services and programs which facilitate student engagement, development, and learning experiences that prepare students to be effective, inclusive, and innovative leaders within their communities. www.csuci.edu/careerdevelopment/studentleadership
Freshman
• Take Math and English Writing course • Take other GE courses • Meet with an academic advisor • Take a UNIV course
Sophomore
A DEGREE IN FOUR YEARS AT A GLANCE In order to graduate in four years, students must complete 15 units per semester, or a total of 30 units per year.
• Complete GE courses • Choose a Major • Enroll in lower division major courses • Complete prerequisite courses
Junior Senior
• Meet with your major advisor • Take UDGE courses • Take upper division major courses • Monitor your CARR
CHECKLIST General Education Upper Division General
Education
American Institutions
Requirement
Foreign Language &
Multicultural Perspectives
Minimum 120 Units All Major Requirements
• Apply for graduation • Clear any remaining holds • Ensure final requirements are in progress in CARR • Complete any remaining units
FUNDAMENTALS
START! Familiarize yourself with the CSUCI catalog and University policies and procedures.
Meet with a Major
Advisor for questions about your major or potential major
Suggested Classes • Consider enrolling in a University class (e.g., UNIV 100 or 150) to introduce you to CSUCI
Visit the Advising
Center to review General Education and graduation requirements
Understand your
CSUCI Academic Requirements Report (CARR).
• Complete English Writing (A2) and Math (B4)
Schedule your First
Appointment with a Peer Advisor
SOPHOMORE FUNDAMENTALS
• Take other GE courses such as Area A1 or A3
Freshman Checklist Take 15 units per
semester
Reapply for
Financial Aid and apply for scholarships
Check your Dolphin
Email and myCI account often
Attend all classes
Tips for Success • Memorize your CSUCI student ID number • Develop relationships with professors through office hours • Attend the Major Fair to explore CSUCI’s majors • Familiarize yourself with the library services • Complete English Writing (A2) and Math (B4) GE requirements • Begin taking other General Education courses, such as Areas A1 or A3 • Visit Career & Leadership Development • Create a LinkedIn Profile for job searching and networking • Seek tutoring at STEM Center, Learning Resource Center, or Writing & Multiliteracy Center • Get involved on campus or student leadership
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is open to support all members of the CSUCI community in their academic endeavors. We offer free one-on-one peer tutoring in mathematics during all business hours, as well as peer tutoring in other subjects depending on tutor availability. Our tutors will help students with study skills, fundamental concepts, comprehension, homework, test preparation, and much more. Tutors at the LRC work with students to foster better understanding and promote learning. go.csuci.edu/lrc
START! If you have not chosen a major, make this a high priority
Complete General
Education and lower division (100 and 200 level) major courses
Declare a major
Meet with a Major
Visit the Advising
JUNIOR FUNDAMENTALS
before completing 60 units
Center to make sure you are on track or to obtain information on GE and graduation requirements.
Advisor once you have declared a major
Sophomore Checklist Take 15 units per
semester
Reapply for
Financial Aid and apply for scholarships
Send official
transcripts if you’ve taken coursework at other colleges
Check your myCI
account and Dolphin Email frequently
Tips for Success • Develop relationships with professors through office hours • Attend the Major Fair to explore CSUCI’s majors • Explore study abroad options such as CSU International Programs • Consider taking UNIV 250 • Take a summer school course • Get involved on campus or in student leadership • Consider on campus employment • Visit Career & Leadership Development • Seek tutoring at STEM Center, Learning Resource Center or Writing & Multiliteracy Center • Research opportunities for community engagement or internships
WRITING & MULTILITERACY CENTER
At the Writing & Multiliteracy Center (WMC), students receive free support services and programs (such as tutoring in writing and public speaking, workshops, writing labs, online consultations) that help them address challenges of effectively communicating in written, oral, visual, multimodal, and digital formats. Available to all students across disciplines at any stage of their academic career, WMC tutoring is one of the most critical tools students can use to achieve college success and timely completion of coursework leading to graduation. www.csuci.edu/wmc/
START! Visit the Advising
View your Academic Requirements Report (CARR) to track your degree progress
Meet with your Major Advisor
New transfer students, familiarize yourself with policies, procedures, and the CSUCI catalog
New transfer students, review your Transfer Credit Report in CI Records
If you earned an Associate of Science for Transfer or Associate of Art for Transfer, send an official transcript with the degree posted
Enroll in upper division major classes
Understand CSUCI’s Upper Division General Education (UDGE) requirement
Finish any remaining lower division major or GE requirements
Check your myCI account for any holds or outstanding obligations
Center to review remaining General Education or graduation requirements
Junior Checklist Take 15 units per
semester
Reapply for
Financial Aid and apply for scholarships
Send official
transcripts if you’ve taken coursework at other colleges
Check your myCI
account and Dolphin Email frequently
Tips for Success • Develop relationships with professors through office hours • Consider a college transition and success course such as UNIV 300 or 349 • Consider studying abroad your junior year • Take a summer school course • If you qualify, utilize Disability Resource Programs for additional support • Attend the Academic Advising Grad Check Workshop • Visit Career & Leadership Development and attend the Career & Internship Fair • Research opportunities for community engagement or internships • Engage in undergraduate research • Get involved on campus or in student leadership • Seek tutoring at STEM Center, Learning Resource Center or Writing & Multiliteracy Center • Build a network of faculty, staff and students for professional connections, letters of recommendation and references
SENIOR FUNDAMENTALS
CAREER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Guided by the philosophy that career development is a lifelong process of exploration and decision-making, Career & Leadership Development (CLD) delivers programs and student services designed to enrich the whole development of CSUCI students. We aim to provide programs and services to help students integrate their academic experiences with lifelong learning and career opportunities through effective career exploration, planning, and preparation. www.csuci.edu/careerdevelopment
START! Apply for graduation by the priority filing deadline
Meet with Academic
Advising or your Major Advisor to clear up any outstanding requirements
View your CARR to confirm
you have met or are in progress with all GE, major and graduation requirements
Submit any required
documentation to Records & Registration such as course substitution requests STUDENT RESOURCES
Post-Graduate • Attend CSUCI Alumni Events • Continue to use Career & Leadership Development resources
• Keep up with your contacts on LinkedIn • Send thank you notes to those who helped you succeed
Senior Checklist Take 15 units per
semester
Reapply for Financial
Aid and apply for scholarships
Send official
transcripts if you’ve taken coursework at other colleges
Check your myCI
account and Dolphin Email frequently
Tips for Success • Attend Grad School Fair • Attend Grad Fest and RSVP for Commencement • Visit Graduate Studies Center • Visit Career & Leadership Development and attend the Career & Internship Fair • Seek tutoring at STEM Center, Learning Resource Center or Writing & Multiliteracy Center • Connect with your network of faculty and staff for career advice and opportunities and letters of recommendation. • Apply for graduate or professional degree program (if continuing education) • Apply for Financial Aid or Scholarships (if continuing education) • Consider joining CSUCI’s Alumni & Friends • Engage in undergraduate research • Order your CSUCI transcript after your degree is posted
GRADUATE STUDIES CENTER
At the Graduate Studies Center, we assist and support undergraduate students as they plan and prepare for postbaccalaureate life. We are your one stop resource center for all of your graduate school needs. Our services include: graduate school counseling, personal statement and thesis writing support, graduate & professional school test preparation resources, graduate school based workshops and much more. Come see us by your junior year! www.csuci.edu/gsc/
STUDENT RESOURCES ACADEMIC
NON-ACADEMIC
Student Leadership Programs
Academic Advising 805-437-8571
Student Business Services 805-437-8810
Bell Tower East, Room 1769
Bell Tower, Room 1595
Sage Hall, within Enrollment Center
advisement@csuci.edu
sbs@csuci.edu
Records & Registration 805-437-8500
Career & Leadership Development 805-437-3270
Sage Hall, within Enrollment Center
Bell Tower, Room 1548
records.registration@csuci.edu
career.services@csuci.edu
Learning Resource Center 805-437-8409
Counseling & Psychological Services 805-437-2088
John Spoor Broome Library, Room 2760
Bell Tower East, Room 1867
Writing & Multiliteracy Center 805-437-8934
Financial Aid 805-437-8530
lrc@csuci.edu
caps@csuci.edu
wmc.tutors@csuci.edu
financial.aid@csuci.edu
John Spoor Broome Library, Room 2675
Sage Hall, within Enrollment Center
Catalog
Housing & Residential Education 805-437-2733
catalog.csuci.edu
John Spoor Broome Library (805) 437-8561
reference.librarian@csuci.edu
STEM Center 805-437-3598
acceso@csuci.edu
El Dorado Hall, Room 120 International Programs 805-437-3107
international@csuci.edu
Sage Hall, Room 2061
studentleadership@csuci.edu
Student Organizations & Involvement 805-437-3356 involvement@csuci.edu
Bell Tower East, Room 1769 Center for Community Engagement 805-437-8851 Ojai Hall, Room 1934 Graduate Studies Center 805-437-3579 gs.center@csuci.edu
El Dorado Hall
ALUMNI RELATIONS Imagine life after graduation. Where will you be working? Where will you be living? Well, you won’t be alone. Your CSUCI Alumni & Friends Association offers a lifelong commitment to assist you in career support and connection after you get your degree. We offer specialized services like career one-on-one mentorship programs that place you with hiring professionals in your field. We also keep you connected to the 14,000 graduates living locally and around the globe.
student.housing@csuci.edu
Santa Cruz Village
Dolphin Pantry 805-437-3521 Arroyo Hall, Room 117
We also encourage you to pay it forward. As an alumnus, it’s up to you to give back to help future students succeed. Be a part of your lifelong CSUCI family.
Multicultural Dream Center 805-437-8407 Bell Tower, Room 1530 Alumni & Friends Association 805-437-3764 alumni.friends@csuci.edu
University Hall, Room 1616
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