College of Education: Guidance for Newly Admitted Undergraduates

Congratulations, Future Educator! Welcome to the Liberal Studies Major, within the College of Education at °µÍøTV. You are entering one of the most diverse and beautiful campuses, and we are excited to help you make °µÍøTV your new home! This website and information below is for newly-admitted Spring 2027 Liberal Studies °µÍøTV at °µÍøTV. 

Newly admitted transfer students are required to complete three steps to ensure successful Enrollment into °µÍøTV. Please follow the steps outlined below. 

  • Step 1: Accept °µÍøTV admissions by November 15, 2026 & pay your deposit fee. SOAR registration begins November 3 and can be reserved after you pay your enrollment deposit.
  • Step 2: Register for Spring 2027 Courses with the help of Liberal Studies Advisors.
  • Step 3: Attend Orientation with SOAR office. Orientation will take place in January, 2027.

Be sure to check your °µÍøTV Email and personal email accounts on a regular basis for directions and announcements throughout the Summer.

Please scroll down to find information specifically for Spring 2027 new transfer students.

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First-Time/First-Year °µÍøTV (Freshmen)

Information for incoming first-time/first-year students for the Liberal Studies Program.

 

In addition to submitting your documents to verify the admission decision,newly admitted first-time/first-year students (freshmen) are required to accept the admission offer to °µÍøTV and pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit by May 1, 2026. Visit your to get started.

For details regarding the Enrollment Deposit and/or Accepting Admissions, refer to the University's Freshman Application Process Website.

  • Questions about Admissions? You can "Join the Queue" with Beach Central or by calling 562-985-5471.
  • Questions about Financial Aid or Tuition? You can "Join the Queue" with Beach Central or by calling 562-985-5471.
  • Questions about Housing? University Housing Contact Information and Instructions are listed on the .

SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration) is a comprehensive orientation program designed to support newly admitted undergraduate students as you transition – both academically and socially – to °µÍøTVState University, Long Beach. 

SOAR for FTYF °µÍøTV is a one-day event that will consist of orientation in the morning, and class registration in the afternoon. 

Access to make a SOAR Reservation begins soon. Please check your email for details after your pay your deposit. The deadline to make a SOAR reservation is to be announced. 

 

Advising & Registration is where you will meet your academic advisors, learn more about the Liberal Studies major, including the various credentialing options, and register for Fall 2026 courses.

  • You will be prompted to complete a new student survey. This is necessary to place you in the correct courses. Please make sure to review your email often so that you do not miss this step.
  • Please bring any relevant college transcripts (including for dual enrollment) on the date of your SOAR.
  • On the day of your Orientation, advisors will guide you through class registration. Besides the survey, there is no need to prepare anything ahead of time.
  • Math & Chemistry Placement: Because the Liberal Studies Major doe NOT follow the General Education Pattern, you do NOT need to take any placement exams. We only ask that you let us know in your survey of any passed AP exams, IB exams, or completed community college/Dual Enrollment credit.

 

 

 

 

Transfer °µÍøTV 

Information for incoming Spring 2027 Transfer students for the Liberal Studies Program.

All new College of Education Transfer °µÍøTV are admitted under the "Liberal Studies BA" pathway. 

As you may know, we offer a graduation option called the Integrated Teacher Education Pathway, or ITEP. All new students will have an opportunity to apply for an ITEP pathway during their first year at °µÍøTV. Note: You cannot apply for ITEP prior the start of the fall semester. Academic Advisors will be available to ensure you understand what the program entails before you can make the decision to apply for an ITEP pathway. 

For now, you may explore our four ITEP pathways below:

 

In addition to submitting your documents to verify the admission decision,newly admitted transfer students are required to accept the admission offer to °µÍøTV and pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit by November 15, 2026. Visit your to get started.

For details regarding the Enrollment Deposit and/or Accepting Admissions, refer to the University's Transfer Application Process Website.

  • Questions about Admissions? You can "Join the Queue" with Beach Central or by calling 562-985-5471.
  • Questions about Financial Aid or Tuition? You can "Join the Queue" with Beach Central or by calling 562-985-5471.
  • Questions about Housing? University Housing Contact Information and Instructions are listed on the .

Make your SOAR Experience reservation –you can begin reserving your spot on November 3rd, 2026.

The reservation consists of two separate dates – one for your Registration date and the other for your Orientation date.  When making your reservation, you'll see these dates are automatically linked.

You will have an opportunity to register for Spring 2027 Courses with the help of Liberal Studies Advisors. 

Advisors will evaluate your transfer credit and let you know how your courses fit into our major requirements a few days before your scheduled registration. 

Liberal Studies Registration for Spring 2027 will be set based on your SOAR date. 

Please note: Advisors are unable to meet one-on-one with new students prior to your assigned SOAR registration and advising date. Your patience is appreciated.

SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration)

Is a comprehensive orientation program designed to support newly admitted undergraduate students as you transition – both academically and socially – to °µÍøTVState University, Long Beach.

Advisor Contact Information & Next Steps

Information on how to reach a Liberal Studies Academic Advisor and Next Steps after Orientation & Advising/Registration.

 

If students have questions about their recommended courses, transfer credit or evaluation, and/or general requirements, students may contact the Liberal Studies Advising Team in the College of Education. We will not be conducting any graduation planning or extensive advising this Summer with our newest students, as that is saved for the first-semester (all transfers attend mandatory advising in the first term). Save your in-depth questions for first semester advising during Fall 2026.

Email Assistance

°µÍøTV can email the Liberal Studies Academic Advisors directly at CED-LibSt@csulb.edu.  All Liberal Studies Academic Advisors have access to this account; students are not assigned to a specific advisor and anyone can reach out as needed. Please allow for 1-3 business days for response.

Assistance Before/After your Assigned Advising & Registration Date

Brief, drop-in assistance with Liberal Studies Advisors is available Monday-Thursday via in-person drop ins or phone. 

Drop-in hours are published weekly (on Mondays) on the Liberal Studies Homepage.

Assistance on your Assigned Advising & Registration Date

 

Congrats on completing your on-campus orientation and enrolling into your first-semester classes at °µÍøTV! 

 

All first-semester students (both First-Time/First-Year and Transfer students) in the Liberal Studies program are going to be invited to attend 'Mandatory Advising' in Fall 2026. You will receive an invitation by email at the beginning of the Fall semester and will select a date/time (of your choosing) to receive advising. We understand that students have many questions about the program, aside from first-semester scheduling. We plan to cover a great amount of material during first-semester advising, to set a foundation for being in our program.  Once a newly admitted student attends their required advising in their first semester, they are welcome to schedule further one-on-one appointments and/or meet with advisors as needed up until graduation. Until then, we recommend to enjoy the remainder of your time before school starts, keep an eye on email communications and upcoming opportunities, and we'll be communicating with you again soon. 

Have questions? Feel free to reach out to the Liberal Studies Advising Team, anytime.

 

If you are considering a change of major at °µÍøTV, refer to the directions below to get started on this request.

Change of Major Into Liberal Studies / the College of Education

If you are considering changing your major to Liberal Studies within the College of Education:

  • First-Year/First-Time °µÍøTV: Please check your email for change of major options. Our office are not processing change of majors at this time. If you are unsure what major you want or where to go, please visit the University Center for Undergraduate Advising.
  • Transfer °µÍøTV: With °µÍøTV's Timely Graduation Policy and the criteria that you were admitted with for the University, a change of major request is not an option. If you'd like to discuss your options for teaching, please feel free to email us at ced-libst@csulb.edu