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Enrollment Tutorial
This Tutorial is designed to ensure you have and understand the courses/requirements needed to graduate from CSUSM, as well as the tools to identify and self-enroll in your first semester courses. Please complete this Tutorial so you are ready to self-enroll in your classes.
- Be sure to submit the acknowledgment form at the end of the Tutorial so we know you have completed it!
- After you have completed the mandatory Tutorial, you will have ongoing access to Academic Advising services beginning Monday, May 16, 2022.
- Course enrollment does not take place at Orientation.
New students may begin course enrollment on the following assigned dates:
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- Transfer Students: May 23-24, 2022
- First Year Students: June 13-14, 2022
- GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
There are 3 components to earning a degree at CSUSM: University Requirements, General Education Requirements and Major and/or Minor Requirements.
- Component 1: University Requirements
Diversity & Equity Requirement:
Students must satisfy two Diversity and Equity requirements by taking two courses certified for Diversity and Equity. One for Diversity and Equity in the United States (DEu) and and one for Diversity and Equity in Global Contexts (DEg). Diversity and Equity certified courses can double-count with other general education, major, minor and/or elective courses.
Minimum Grade Point Average:
Grades for major and/or minor coursework must be a “C” or higher.
Students at CSUSM must maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA (“C” average).
Failure to maintain a 2.0 GPA may result in academic probation or disqualification, even after your first semester!Unit Requirement:
The minimum number of overall units required to graduate at CSUSM is 120 units. After you have completed all of your general education and major requirements, you may still need additional electives to reach 120 units. A maximum of 70 community college units may be applied towards the 120 unit requirement.
- Component 2: General Education Requirements
The General Education curriculum provides students the opportunity to learn and experience a variety of fields beyond their major and ultimately, develop a greater understanding of the world around them and act as an engaged citizen.
GE requirements are referred to as Areas A through F. You must complete all subsections of these areas prior to graduation. You can review your GE Requirements on our GE Worksheets, your Academic Requirements Report (ARR) and your Degree Planner.
Area A: Basic Skills
A1 – Oral Communication
A2 – Written Communication
A3 – Critical ThinkingArea B: Math & Science
B1 – Physical Science
B2 – Biological Science
B3 – Science Lab
B4 – Mathematics
BB – Upper-division Mathematics or ScienceArea C: Arts & Humanities
C1 – Fine Arts
C2 – Humanities
C3 – Language other than English
CC – Upper-division Arts or HumanitiesArea D: Social Sciences
D7 – Interdisciplinary Social Science (only transfer students need to take D7)
Dh – United States History
Dc, Dg – U.S. Constitution/CA Government
DD – Upper-division Social ScienceArea E: Lifelong Learning
For Area E, the majority of first year students take GEL 101, a course designed to assist in your transition to university life. We strongly recommend that first year students enroll in GEL 101 in the first semester. Liberal Studies majors should take PE 203 for Area E. Nursing majors will take NURS 210 for Area E.
Area F: Ethnic Studies
Only first-time freshmen are required to take an Area F course.
Notes about your General Education Requirements:
- A grade of C- or higher is required for courses used to satisfy the A1, A2, A3 and B4. If any general education courses are also counting towards your major and/or minor, a grade of C or higher is required. For Liberal Studies – Elementary Subject Matter majors, all General Education requirements and major courses must be passed with a C or higher.
- There are 3 upper-division GE courses listed above (BB, CC, DD). These requirements are not to be taken until after you have completed GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4. First year students should not enroll in BB, CC or DD courses in their first semester.
- Component 3: Major and/or Minor Requirements
Every major and minor possesses their own particular set of requirements. They are listed in the catalog, major/minor worksheets, Academic Requirement Report and in your Degree Planner. Your Degree Planner will let you know which classes to take and when.
- Component 1: University Requirements
- UNIT LOAD
Setting a Pace That's Right for You
It's important you consider the other factors of your life when selecting your unit load. Different students require different paces, depending on outside obligations. Be sure to set a pace that works best for you.
First Year Student Graduation Goal
(entering as a first-year student)Units Per Year Units Per Semester 4 year pace 30 15 5 year pace 24 12 6 year pace 20 10 Transfer Student Graduation Goal
(entering as an upper-division transfer student)Units Per Year Units Per Semester 2 year pace for ADT students 30 15 2 year pace for non-ADT 30 15 Graduate in four years (120 units total). 30 units per year, 15 units per semester.
- HOW TO ENROLL IN CLASSES
Enrolling in Classes:
Enrollment videos are based on the Full Site view in the Student Center. If you are on a mobile device using the modernized view, you will need to select the Full Site view: Visiting the Student Center in Full Site View (PDF)
The video below will walk you through the process for enrolling in your first semester classes.
- Additional Enrollment Resources
- If your Degree Planner is recommending MATH 101 or MATH 105, and you are having difficulty enrolling, please see the "How to Enroll FAQs" below.
- HOW TO ENROLL FAQs
- Where do I find what classes I need to take?
Your Academic Requirements Report (ARR) shows you all the requirements needed for graduation. Your Degree Planner lists your remaining requirements in a suggested semester by semester plan. Click on the How to Enroll in Classes tab above to find information for how to use your ARR and Degree Planner. - Why can't I see any available appointments?
Scheduled appointment times are not available during Drop-In Advising periods. Check our Drop-in Advising information to see when these periods are.
If it is not a Drop-in Advising period, it's possible that the appointments have been taken. However, because we only schedule appointments approximately 2 weeks in advance, you can check again on the next day to see if new appointments have been added. You may also check in with our front desk to see if any canceled appointment times have become available.
- I’m a transfer student and my degree planner is suggesting a class that I’ve already
taken. What should I do?
It is possible that your transfer credit may not yet be posted to your records. Transcripts are entered and posted in priority order based on when you submitted your intent to enroll and when your transcripts were received. It can take up to three weeks for transcripts to be processed.
On rare occasions, students have taken coursework outside of the California Community College system that may meet major specific requirements. If your transfer credit is up-to-date and you have taken courses at another institution that you believe satisfies a major or minor requirement, please submit a Major Course Approval Request.
- What if classes on my Degree Planner are full?
If the classes in your degree planner are full, review Still Looking For Classes? for strategies to finalize your schedule. - How do I waitlist a class?
When a class is full or there are other reasons you are not able to enroll into a course such as the class has a specific date that it becomes available to students outside the major of a course, the maximum unit limit has not yet been lifted, etc., you may wish to place yourself on the course waitlist. While it is not a guarantee that you'll be moved into the class, it does put you on a waiting list for possible consideration.
- During the enrollment process or in the Shopping Cart, click on the class to view course details.
- Under Class Preferences, check the Waitlist if Class is Full box.
- Click Next.
- Click Proceed to Step 2 of 3.
- Click Finish Enrolling.
Your waitlist position number is displayed in the message. Check My Class Schedule to monitor waitlist position and enrollment status. More info: Waitlisting a Class
- How do I know if I’m enrolled or waitlisted in classes?
In your Student Center, on your enroll screen, you will see a green check if you are enrolled and a yellow triangle if you are waitlisted. You can also check ‘My Class Schedule’ to see if you are enrolled or waitlisted as well as your position on the waitlist.
- What important dates do I need to be aware of?
Important dates for the Fall 2022 semester can be found on our Fall 2022 Enrollment Calendar. - How do I know what the class format/mode of instruction means?
Each class will provide information regarding the mode of instruction or class format. Please visit our page with information on instruction modes and class formats for the Fall 2022 semester.
Helpful Hint: Keep in mind, your first goal is to enroll in the Fall 2022 classes suggested by your Degree Planner. Flexibility is key! Not all courses will be offered in your preferred instruction mode.
- I'm a transfer student. How do I know what units transferred in?
You can view your transfer and test credit units in your student center. - I’m a transfer student. I am getting a prerequisite error when I try to enroll.
If you have completed the prerequisite class, visit this page for Prerequisite Waiver Instructions.
- Why am I having trouble enrolling in CHEM 150/150L?
To enroll in CHEM 150 and 150L there must be a seat available in each of the 3 components of the class: Lecture, Activity, and Lab (CHEM 150 L). If one or more of these components are full, you will not be able to enroll. Waitlists are being managed by the CHEM Department. But first do your best to enroll in open sections of the Lecture, Activity and Lab.
To be placed on the waitlist for this course please email Ann Dickinson: adickins@csusm.edu
- Include your name, major, year (freshman, etc.), student ID, and the 5 digit class numbers for the lecture, activity and lab sections which you prefer, and any other sections which can fit into your schedule. We will make a sincere effort to get you into your preferred section.
- Continue to check your email regularly as you will be provided permission numbers if a seat can be provided in this course.
- Being placed on the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment, but gives you the best chance of getting into the course.
- Why don't my Asynchronous classes show up on my weekly schedule?
Asynchronous classes do not have specific meeting times. They will show at the bottom of your weekly schedule but not on a specific time in your weekly calendar.
- How do I enroll in MATH 101?
If your Degree Planner lists MATH 101 and also includes the Alert below, you must also enroll in MATH 1.
MATH 1 will not be listed as a suggested course in your Degree Planner and that is why this message is necessary.
After you select your courses in Degree Planner go to your Schedule Assistant, use the Add Course button and search for MATH 1 by subject area. Click on Add Course and then Done.
Both an open section of MATH 101 and open section of MATH 1 must first be placed into your shopping cart before you finish the enrollment steps.
- How do I enroll in MATH 105?
If your Degree planner lists MATH 105, you must also enroll into the Activity course, MATH 5. (MATH 5 will not be listed in your Degree Planner).
You must enroll into the specifically paired Activity course, MATH 5 as shown in table below. Both an open section of MATH 105 and open section of the correct MATH 5 must be placed into your shopping cart before you finish the enrollment steps. If the MATH 105 and MATH 5 courses are not correctly paired, you will not be able to enroll.
To find MATH 5 in your Schedule Assistant, use the Add Course button and search for MATH 5 by subject area. Click on Add Course and then Done.
IMPORTANT: You MUST place both Math 105 and 5 paired sections in your shopping cart first before finishing enrollment steps to avoid errors!
- If enrolling in this section of MATH 105: 40728 (section 1), also enroll in one of these sections of MATH 5: 40734 (section 1) or 40722 (section 2)
- If enrolling in this section of MATH 105: 40740 (section 2), also enroll in one of these sections of MATH 5: 40723 (section 3) or 40747 (section 4)
- If enrolling in this section of MATH 105: 40827 (section 3), also enroll in one of these sections of MATH 5: 40823 (section 5) or 40824 (section 6)
- If enrolling in this section of MATH 105: 40828 (section 4), also enroll in one of these sections of MATH 5: 40825 (section 7) or 40826 (section 8)
- If enrolling in this section of MATH 105: 41009 (section 5), also enroll in one of these sections of MATH 5: 41007 (section 9) or 41008 (section 10)
- If enrolling in this section of MATH 105: 42683 (section 6), also enroll in one of these sections of MATH 5: 42697 (section 11) or 42698 (section 12)
- If enrolling in this section of MATH 105: 42684 (section 7), also enroll in one of these sections of MATH 5: 42699 (section 13) or 42700 (section 14)
- If enrolling in this section of MATH 105: 42685 (section 8), also enroll in one of these sections of MATH 5: 42701 (section 15) or 42702 (section 16)
- How do I know if a Diversity and Equity course will double count with an upper-division
GE requirement?
Diversity and Equity certified courses can double-count with other general education, major, minor and/or elective courses. For instance, all students must complete Upper-division GE areas BB, CC and DD. Many of our Diversity and Equity courses will also double count with a BB, CC or DD.
- Where do I find what classes I need to take?
- HOW TO CONNECT WITH ACADEMIC ADVISING
Beginning May 16, 2022, we are offering the following advising services for new students who have completed the Enrollment Tutorial:
- Virtual Front Desk
Message the Virtual Front Desk on Microsoft Teams, a public channel to ask general questions and to receive additional enrollment support throughout the day. Please do not share confidential information.
- Email an Advisor (eAdvisor)
An Academic Advisor will answer your question as soon as possible via email.
- Drop-in Advising
Virtual Drop-in Advising
Fifteen-minute virtual Drop-in Advising for incoming Fall 2022 new students will begin on May 23, 2022 for transfer students and June 13, 2022 for First Year students.
In order to limit student wait times, please only sign in for drop-ins after you have either completed this entire Enrollment Tutorial.
New Transfer Student Drop-in Hours Date Time Monday, May 23: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm Tuesday, May 24: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm Wednesday, May 25: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm Thursday, May 26: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm Friday, May 27: Drop-ins Closed Monday, May 30: Memorial Day | Drop-ins Closed Tuesday, May 31: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm* Wednesday, June 1: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm* Thursday, June 2: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm* *Pre-Business/Business Academic Advisors will be unavailable in the afternoons from May 31-June 2 (1:30-3:30pm) in order to process Business Status Applications. New First-Year Student Drop-in Hours Date Time Monday, June 13: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm
(Engineering Advising unavailable)Tuesday, June 14: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm
(Engineering Advising unavailable)Wednesday, June 15: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm Thursday, June 16: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm Friday, June 17: 9-11:30am
(Engineering Advising unavailable)Monday, June 20: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm
(Engineering Advising unavailable)Tuesday, June 21: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm Wednesday, June 22: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm Thursday, June 23: 9-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm Signing in:
- View Teams instructions (pdf) on how to access Microsoft Teams.
- In the Virtual Front Desk, click on the Sign-in Sheet tab at the top of the page to check-in (
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(The Sign-in Sheet will be live one hour before each drop-in start time). - Fill out and submit the form to be placed in the queue.
- Remain logged in to Microsoft Teams. Academic Advising will connect with you through Microsoft Teams when you are next in line.
About Drop-ins:
- Students are seen 1:1 on a first-come, first-served basis, by major.
- Due to high volume, it may be necessary to close Drop-in Advising early.
- Drop-in hours are subject to change.
- Sessions generally last up to 15 minutes
- Guests may not accompany a student into their advising session (including teleconference/virtual sessions) without a FERPA Release [Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act]
- Schedule an Appointment
Schedule an Advising AppointmentAcademic Advising Appointments will be limited because we are also offering Virtual Drop-in Advising. If you are unable to schedule an appointment, visit us during Virtual Drop-ins.
- Email a Peer Advisor
Student to student support for basic questions and help with advising/enrollment tools.
- Virtual Front Desk
Congratulations, you have almost completed the Enrollment Tutorial! The last step is to submit the acknowledgment form below letting us know that you have reviewed all topics in this tutorial and watched all the videos.
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