Transfer Student Orientation

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HSS Pre-Orientation Information Session 

View your College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Connie Moreno Yamashiro and Graduation Specialist Mai Warren in a taped Zoom webinar.  They review all the steps required to remove your HSS Orientation hold as well as details and expectations for Part I and Part II of our HSS Orientation program. This webinar is open to all incoming HSS spring 2021 transfer students.  We look forward to making this process as smooth as possible for you.  

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Part I: HSS Orientation & Advising

Saturday, November 21, 2020

On behalf of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, congratulations on your acceptance for the Spring 2021 semester. We are excited for your arrival! Join us for this mandatory “Part I” of your Orientation. You will get to connect with your major department, meet faculty advisors, learn about your major and General Education courses, and get support with registering for your classes. Your registration hold will be removed after you attend the “Department Welcome and Advising Session” (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), and this will allow you to register for Spring courses. Please Note: Students who did not attend the sessions on November 21 must watch the “General Education and Registration Workshop” video and their major’s Department Welcome and Advising video and complete the quiz sent via email.

 

You must watch the two REQUIRED sessions at the links below:

General Education and Registration Workshop (REQUIRED)

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Learn about the General Education requirements at CSUF, how to read and understand your Titan Degree Audit (TDA) and to get an overview of how to register for courses.

 

Department Welcome and Advising Session (REQUIRED)

Click on the name of your major to watch the video recording of the session:

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Women and Gender Studies

 

Part II: HSS Transfer Success Conference

Thursday, January 14, 2021

The HSS Success Team is eager to share tips and resources with you during this one-day conference (a conference is an event in which people share their ideas and research around a common topic). Join us for this essential “Part II” of your Orientation to gain valuable information that will help you navigate your academic journey and set you up for success at CSUF. All sessions will be virtual.

Videos from HSS Transfer Success Conference

Academic Planning: Tips for the Successful HSS Transfer Student

Your HSS Retention Specialists will discuss how to monitor your academic progress, whom to connect to for academic support, and the importance of building a school-work-life balance. You will also have the opportunity to hear from current HSS transfer students about how they balanced transitioning into CSUF.

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Getting Career Ready

Your HSS Career Specialist will guide you in exploring what you can do with your major, as well as share helpful resources that can assist you with your career and graduate school exploration journey.

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The Written and Unwritten Rules of Being a CSUF Student

Learn from current HSS students about the written and unwritten rules of CSUF.  Panelist will share ways to find a Titan community, suggestions for in-person and virtual learning, how they navigated the transition from community college to 4-year university, and what they wish they knew as a new transfer student.

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How to Graduate in two years

The HSS College Advisor will provide tips on planning for graduation.

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How to Navigate CSUF as a Transfer Student

Now that you are a CSUF student, let’s explore the differences between community colleges and CSUF from an academic and campus resources perspective.  Join this session to gain information about how CSUF can support your academic, personal, and social needs.

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Preparing for Your Virtual Semester

The HSS Online Learning Specialist will provide tips to help you be successful in your virtual coursework.

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Study Abroad and Study Away

Join your experiential learning specialist and learn how to prepare yourself for a study abroad/away endeavor and the benefits of experiential learning.

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HSS Town Hall Q&A for Spring 2021 Transfer Students 

Please save the date for Friday, January 29, 2021 from 2:00-3:00pm for our HSS Town Hall Q&A. At the end of the first week of the spring 2021 semester, the HSS Student Success Team will host a HSS Town Hall Q&A for new spring 2021 transfer students.  We will share a quick 10-minute presentation with campus updates and the remainder of the time will be dedicated to answering any questions you may have for us.  Select the button below to register for this live session.

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Questions?

If you have questions about orientation requirements, please contact hssuccessteam@fullerton.edu


 

Additional Resources

Below are links to resources you may find helpful as you prepare to be a new Titan. 

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To learn more about resources discussed in the College Welcome video, please review the following websites: 

Review Academic Roadmaps for your major and Department Advising pages

To learn more about your major and required coursework, visit the web pages below.

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Disability Support Services (DSS)

Should you need accommodations during orientation and/or while at CSUF, DSS is available to support you and answer any questions or concerns that you may have during this time. DSS staff will be responding to emails and inquiries remotely and meeting with students via Zoom during their usual 8am - 5pm business hours.  Please visit DSS website for further details.

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Center for Careers in Teaching

If you are interested in becoming a teacher, we encourage you to visit the Center for Careers in Teaching website for further details:

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