Student Said WHAT?
"I want to add a minor."
What is a college/faculty advisor?
"I haven't really found my community here. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person with my background in my classes, and I want to meet people I can relate to."
What is DIRC?
"I'm going to call off who should I email."
Who are Marlene, Victor, Aysha, AND Mikaylah
This term describes the academic adjustment some students experience after transferring, including an unexpected drop in grades during their first semester.
What is transfer shock?
This acronym stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.This programming language shares its name with a type of snake.
What is STEM?
"I’m struggling in one of my classes and need help understanding the material."
What is tutoring/SI?
"Money has been really tight lately, and sometimes I don't have enough for groceries."
What is Tuffy's Basic Needs Services?
what is the final day for students to get priority registration?
What is December 18th.
"Everyone here seems smarter than me. I feel like I somehow got admitted by accident and eventually people are going to realize I don't belong."
What is imposter syndrome?
This mathematical constant begins 3.14159 and represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
"I’m thinking about dropping a class, but I don't know how that will affect my graduation plan."
Who is the Graduation Specialist?
"I've been really overwhelmed lately and think I might need someone to talk to, but I don't know where to go on campus."
What is CAPS?
How many days AFTER you sign your paperwork do you get your sick hours?
What is 120 Days.
Office hours, how to build relationships with faculty, asking for research opportunities, and knowing when/how to ask for help are examples of these unwritten expectations of college.
What is the hidden curriculum?
This programming language shares its name with a type of snake.
What is Python?
"I’m not sure I even like my major anymore. I picked it because I thought it was what I wanted"
What is the Career Center/Career exploration?
"I’m pregnant and have several medical appointments coming up. I’m worried about missing class"
What is Disability Support Services (DSS)?
When is the CSUF visit day?
When is November 13th!
True or false: If a transfer student enters CSUF with 60 units, they are guaranteed to graduate in exactly two years.
What is false? Degree requirements, major preparation, course sequencing/availability, unit requirements, etc. can affect time to degree.
How many majors does Project RAISE recognize as STEM majors at CSUF?
What is 12?
"I’m having a really hard time with one of my professors. I’ve tried talking to them, but I feel like they aren’t listening to my concerns."
Who is the department chair?
"I want to apply to medical school, but I don't know what prerequisites, experiences, or application steps I should be working on."
What is the Health Professions Advising Office?
Where is Gloria's office located?
Where is McCarthy hall room 133b
"I commute to campus, go to class, and leave. I don't really feel like a CSUF student." This reflects a challenge many transfer students can experience related to feeling connected to their institution.
What is sense of belonging?
Depending on the institution and specific program, this field can sometimes receive a STEM designation, but it is not a STEM major at CSUF.
What is Psychology?