Science Safari to Success is an orientation program sponsored by the Jensen SAS Center and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM), and will take place on Friday, June 26, 2009. It is designed to introduce incoming freshmen to a range of services, resources, and involvement opportunities that will help students during their time at The Beach. Students participate in activities, meet CNSM faculty members, and interact with CNSM students and organization leaders. Parents, family members and other guests are also invited to attend this program.
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Schedule of Events**
Friday, June 26, 2009: Science Safari to Success (for students and family)
Time
Event
9:00 a.m.
Math Diagnostic Placement Test* (MDPT) - building PH1, room 141 (lecture hall)
Noon
Lunch Break on your own
1:30 p.m.
Chemistry Placement Test* (CPT) - building CBA, room 140
2:30 p.m.
Break
3:30 p.m.
CNSM Overview and Workshop - building PH1, room 141 (lecture hall)
5:00 p.m.
Science Safari to Success - University Student Union Ballroom
*Placement tests are for students only.
**Schedule of Events subject to change without notice.
CNSM/SOAR Workshop & Family Program
Saturday, June 27, 2009
For Incoming Students
New CSULB students are REQUIRED to attend SOAR. SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration) is a collaborative effort between CNSM and the University-wide new student academic advising program. Two separate registration processes and fees are required for Science Safari to Success and SOAR. Visit the SOAR website or call (562) 985-5515 for more information.
Time
Event
8:00 a.m.
SOAR Check In - see SOAR packet for information
9:00 a.m.
CNSM Welcome and SOAR Program Begins
Noon
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Advisement and registration with CNSM Faculty
For Parents/Family Members
While incoming CNSM freshmen are attending SOAR on Saturday, parents and family members are invited to attend our CNSM Family Program from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This one-day program is designed to help parents facilitate their student's smooth transition to CSULB and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Parents will receive information about different student services and programs available on campus, and will have an opportunity to meet staff, faculty and current students who support student success. The program includes lunch, and fees are listed on the registration form. Please note: Parents can attend this workshop in lieu of (or in addition to) the POP (Parent Orientation Program) sponsored by the Academic Advisement Center.
Registration for Science Safari to Success is now closed . If you have any questions, please contact the Jensen SAS Center at (562) 985-4682.
