Are You Ready to Soar? Welcome Day 2016 April 30

Are You Ready to Soar? Welcome Day 2016 April 30

Show us your Pioneer Pride for a chance to win a prize! Connect with CSUEB Admissions on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to post a picture from today s event and tag #CSUEBWelcomeDay for a chance to win a prize! Photos must be posted by May 15. The most fun, creative, and tasteful photo will be selected as the winner. Accept your Offer of Admission today and receive East Bay swag! Visit the lobby in the Student Services and Administration (SA) Building between 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. to accept your admission, receive East Bay swag, and have your family picture taken of this commemorative event! Please note that there will be photographs taken of Welcome Day activities. The images may capture attendees of the event and may be used for CSUEB publications, promotional materials, website, and/or social media platforms. Special Thanks to: Carolyn Nelson, Interim Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs Stan Hébert III, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs - Parent and Community Relations Dean Jagdish Agrawal Interim Dean James Zarrillo Dean Jason Singley Dean Kathleen Rountree Staff and Faculty of: College of Business and Economics College of Education and Allied Studies College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences College of Science Accessibility Services Aramark ASI, Inc. Athletics Recreation and Programming Dining Commons Division of Student Affairs Event Volunteers Facilities Office of Admission Office of Financial Aid Office of Parent and Community Relations Office of Prospective Student Services Recreation and Wellness Center Student Entertainers Student Housing and Residence Life Student Life and Leadership Programs University Library University Scheduling University Showcase Participants Welcome Center 2

Welcome Day Saturday, April 30, 2016 8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Check-in, Entertainment and Continental Breakfast 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. President s Welcome and Opening Session Hear from Cal State East Bay s President Leroy M. Morishita, and Stan Hébert III, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs - Parent and Community Relations 9:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Presentations & Various Special Events and Services (Please refer to page 6 and page 7 for presentation and event descriptions) 9:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. University Showcase 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch on Your Own at Select On- Eateries (Please see program insert for food options.) 6 Tips to Plan Your Welcome Day This day is designed so that you may participate in the activities that are most important to you and your family. Please take advantage of the many tremendous resources here today! Prioritize your day based on your needs. To get the most out of your day, have each family member/guest attend different presentations. Presentations are first-come, first-served so be prepared for presentations to reach capacity early. Our more popular sessions will be repeated during Session 4. Visit the University Showcase to learn about the many resources available to future Pioneers and to meet CSUEB faculty, staff and students. Pick a tour that relates to you most., Housing and Recreation & Wellness Center tours will be available. Attend the special events that apply to you, to get additional information and to network: Accept Your Offer of Admission, Admission & Financial Aid Drop-In, Transfer Student Mixer, Veteran Student Services, Student Equity & Success (SEAS) Programs, and College of Business & Economics Presentation and Student Panel. Details can be found on page 7. 3

Locations & Times Pioneer Amphitheatre (PA) University Union - New (UU) 1001 University Union - New (UU) 2015 Bayview Room University Union - New (UU) 2002 Oakland/Concord University Union - Old (UU) 102 University Union - Old (UU) 307 University Union - Old (UU) 311 Meiklejohn Hall (MI) 2002 Meiklejohn Hall (MI) 2032 Meiklejohn Hall (MI) 2064 Meiklejohn Hall (MI) 2078 Valley Business & Technology Center (VB) 124 Student Services & Administration (SA) Student & Faculty Support (SF) University Library (LI) 2250 University Library (LI) 2200 Upper Library Walkway Valley Business & Technology Center Walkway Recreation & Wellness Center () Pioneer Heights Student Housing (PH) Schedule at a Glance 8:00-8:45 a.m. Check-In, Entertainment & Continental Breakfast 8:45-9:00 a.m. President s Welcome 9:15-9:45 a.m. (Session 1) Getting to Know: College of Science The Pathway to a Successful Healthcare Career Getting to Know: College of Education & Allied Studies Getting to Know: College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences* Getting to Know: College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences** Getting to Know: College of Business & Economics Housing 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Session 2) Parent Panel College Bound Athlete Transfer Student Panel: CSUEB Student Perspective Concord Overview Freshmen Student Panel: CSUEB Student Perspective Student Success: From Preparation to Graduation Pioneer Pride: Getting Involved Enhancing Your College Experience: Center for Community Engagement & University Honors Program Housing 4 * CLASS majors covered in this session: Art, Communications, English, Ethnic Studies, History, Liberal Studies, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy and Theatre & Dance. ** CLASS majors covered in this session: Anthropology, Communicative Sciences & Disorders, Criminal Justice, Geography & Environmental Studies, Human Development, Political Science, and Sociology.

10:30-11:00 a.m. Schedule at a Glance 11:15-11:45 a.m. (Session 3) 12:00-12:30 p.m. (Session 4) 12:45-1:30 p.m. Next Steps for Freshmen Next Steps for Freshmen Siguientes pasos para Estudiantes de Primer Año y Estudiantes de Transferencia Transfer Student Mixer Next Steps for Transfer Students Next Steps for Transfer Students The Pathway to a Successful Healthcare Career Student Success: From Preparation to Graduation Pioneer Pride: Getting Involved Financing Your Education Financing Your Education College of Business & Economics Presentation and Student Panel Admission/Financial Aid Drop-In & Accept Your Offer of Admission Admission/Financial Aid Drop-In & Accept Your Offer of Admission Admission/Financial Aid Drop-In & Accept Your Offer of Admission Troops to College Troops to College Veteran Student Services Veteran Student Services Veteran Student Services Veteran Student Services University Showcase University Showcase University Showcase Housing Housing Housing Housing Key Pre-Event Activities Presentations Special Events and Support Services 5

Presentations Please refer to Schedule-At-A-Glance on pages 4 and 5 for locations. : 9:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Take a guided walking tour of campus led by our Pioneer Ambassadors. en Español disponibles a pedido. Last tour departs at 1:00 p.m. Location: A check-in table will be located next to the Valley Business and Technology Building. Housing : 9:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Take a self-guided tour of Pioneer Heights using provided maps from Student Housing to explore all of the amenities available to residents. Location: Pioneer Heights Student Housing Recreation & Wellness Center () : 9:15 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Come learn about our facility; the many health and fitness services available to students, and how you can receive a free membership as a new student. Last tour departs at 1:00 p.m. Location: Recreation & Wellness Center 6 Session 1 Academic Track: 9:15 9:45 a.m. Getting to Know: College of Business & Economics Come to this workshop to learn more about the College of Business & Economics and meet with key College representatives. Getting to Know: College of Education & Allied Studies Come to this workshop to learn more about the College of Education & Allied Studies and meet with key College representatives. Getting to Know: College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences Come to this workshop to learn more about the College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences and meet with key College representatives. Two concurrent presentation sessions will be offered based on major of interest. Please refer to the Schedule-At-A-Glance on page 4 and 5 to view the CLASS majors covered in each session. Getting to Know: College of Science Come to this workshop to learn more about the College of Science and meet with key College representatives. The Pathway to a Successful Healthcare Career Jobs in the healthcare profession, including the field of nursing, are increasing in demand across California. Come to this session to learn about CSUEB s Nursing program, and the many pathways into the vast healthcare industry that are available to you, including an array of rewarding and high-paying careers. Session 2 - Student Support Services & Life Track: 10:00 10:30 a.m. Concord Branch Highlights Come to this session to learn more about CSUEB s Concord Branch, a convenient option for Contra Costa and Southern Solano county residents seeking to complete their education closer to home and/or in a small college setting of less than 2000 students. The Concord campus offers select degree programs and support services, as well as regularly scheduled courses designed to meet the general education requirements for BA and BS degrees as well as a Master s degree in Educational Leadership. College Bound Athlete Learn about our Athletic Department and the 15 intercollegiate sport programs available to prospective athletes. Also, you will learn more about our membership with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the status of NCAA Division II. Come hear all about our winning teams! Enhancing Your College Experience: Center for Community Engagement & University Honors Program Learn about some of the ways to further enrich your college experience through the vast benefits of community engagement including Pioneers for Change, and the University Honors Program. Come to this presentation to hear how you can take advantage of these opportunities! Freshmen Student Panel: CSUEB Student Perspective Come meet and ask questions of current CSUEB students who started out as Freshmen not long ago. They will share their own personal experiences about leaving high school behind and transitioning to life as a college student. You won t want to miss this candid discussion! Parent Panel: Helping Your Student Get a Great Start at CSUEB Come to this session to hear from key CSUEB administrators who wish to offer their support and tips about how to help your student start college off on the right foot. You will have an opportunity to interact with the panel through a question-and-answer period as well.

Presentations Please refer to Schedule-At-A-Glance on pages 4 and 5 for locations. Special Events & Services Pioneer Pride: Getting Involved College is more than just going to class! College is also about meeting new people, developing your social skills, making a difference, and creating lasting memories. Learn about all the ways that you can get involved in your first year at CSUEB and how to stay involved throughout your collegiate career. Hear from representatives from Student Life & Leadership Programs, Student Housing and Residence Life, and the Recreation and Wellness Center (). Student Success: From Preparation to Graduation Cal State East Bay is committed to student success and advancing students to graduation in a timely manner. Learn about all of the student support services that will be available to you after enrollment, including services in Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE). Transfer Student Panel: CSUEB Student Perspective Come meet and ask questions of current CSUEB students who started out as Transfers not long ago. They will share their own personal experiences about transferring from a community college to a 4-year university and how they learned all the ins and outs of college life at CSUEB. You won t want to miss this candid discussion! Session 3 Enrollment Services Track: 11:15 11:45 a.m. Financing Your Education Come meet key financial aid staff, and learn about the programs and services available to help pay for your college education. Additionally, you will be given helpful information and tips on how to secure your financial aid for Fall 2016. Next Steps for Freshmen Students Hear from admission representatives about your next steps for successful enrollment as an incoming First-Time Freshman student. We will discuss upcoming deadlines, how to maintain an active admission status, and the support resources available to first-year students. Next Steps for Transfer Students Hear from admission representatives about your next steps for successful enrollment as an incoming Transfer student. We will discuss upcoming deadlines, how to maintain an active admission status, and the support resources available to Transfer students. Siguientes pasos para Estudiantes de Primer Año y Estudiantes de Transferencia Escuchar de un representante de admisión acerca de los siguientes pasos para la inscripción exitosa como Estudiante de Primer Ingreso y Estudiante de Transferencia. Discutiremos próximos plazos, como mantener el estatus de admisión activo y asesorar sobre los recursos disponibles para el Estudiante de Primer Año y de Transferencia. Troops to College Cal State East Bay is committed to offering opportunities to current and former members of the military. Come to this session to meet your CSUEB Veteran Affairs Coordinator and hear about the campus services and support available to veteran students. You will receive an overview of veteran benefits and learn how to apply to begin receiving your benefits for Fall 2016. Session 4 Repeated Sessions Track: 12:00 12:30 p.m. See presentation descriptions from previous tracks. University Showcase: 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. An information fair featuring a variety of campus services, organizations and majors will be presented along the Upper Library Walkway. Admission & Financial Aid Drop-In 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Visit the lobby in the Student Services and Administration (SA) Building to get your admission and financial aid questions answered. Here you will also have an opportunity to accept your offer of admission and commemorate the occasion with your family! (SEAS) 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Student and Faculty Support Building (SF) 2nd Floor Families may stop by to meet staff and learn about services offered by: Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) EXCEL Gaining Access N Academic Success (GANAS) Renaissance Scholars Sankofa Student Service Operation for Success (SSOS) Veteran Student Services 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Library (LI) 2200 Transfer Student Mixer 10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Original Union 102 Foyer This special event is hosted by Smooth Transitions to allow transfer students to network with current student leaders and staff from the campus. Light morning desserts will be offered. College of Business & Economics Presentation and Student Panel 12:45 1:30 p.m. Valley Business & Technology Center 124 Receive information about CBE Career Development opportunities and hear from a CBE Student Panel of current and recent graduates. 7

Important Reminders Remember to check your CSUEB Horizon E-mail often for University notices! Your CSUEB e-mail account is where University communications are sent regarding admission, classes, fees, financial aid, and instructions from professors. Access your e-mail with your NetID at horizon. csueastbay.edu. Horizon e-mail can be forwarded to a personal e-mail account. Reminders from the Office of Admission (510) 885-3500 www.csueastbay.edu/admission FRESHMEN DEADLINES Fall Quarter 2016 SAT/ACT Test Scores Deadline: Request for your SAT/ACT test scores to be sent to CSUEB by the testing agency. As soon as possible Accept Admission Offer: May 1 All admitted students must accept their offer of Admission in MyCSUEB to secure a place in the entering class. EPT/ELM Placement Test Completion Deadline: May 7 If required, complete these CSU placement tests. Learn more at www.csueastbay.edu/testing. Remember to check your MyCSUEB account! MyCSUEB is Cal State East Bay s self-service system for you to check your admission status and To Do lists, register for classes, and see your grades. Access MyCSUEB at my.csueastbay.edu with your NetID and password. Final Transcript Deadline: July 15 Submit your high school transcript with Spring Semester grades and graduation posted. UPPER-DIVISION TRANSFER DEADLINES Fall Quarter 2016 Accept Admission Offer: All admitted students must accept their offer of admission in MyCSUEB to secure a May 1 place in the entering class. Is your personal information up-to-date in MyCSUEB? It s important that your e-mail and mailing addresses are accurate in order to receive university-related notices. Log into MyCSUEB and select Student Center to update your personal information. Final Transcript Deadline: Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended including your current July 15 institution s transcript which must include Spring 2016 grades. Go Pioneers!