Family Webinar Series

Looking for guidance and information on how to best support your student during their transition to CSUSM? Attend our Family Webinar Series! In these webinars, CSUSM faculty, staff, and students will guide you in coaching your student success and help you learn all about CSUSM. 

Schedule for the 2022 -2023 Academic Year 

See below for our full semester schedule. All meetings will be from 7-8pm on Zoom, and the link will be sent to you via email beforehand. Click on the links in the table to view recordings of past webinars! 
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Date	Topic	Description
August 3rd, Wednesday,  Time: TBD	Virtual Welcome!	A Campus welcome to for our new family memebrs fo our new students.
August 8th, Monday Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Family Move-in Meetings	This meeting will be an opportunity to connect with campus partners to hear about the move-in process and understand policies/procedures of living on campus.  Additionally, this session aims to provide support for families transitioning students to independent living.  Sessions are intended for families (not students). Family Move-In Meeting Recording
August 16th, Tuesday Time: 7:00pm - 8:00 pm	Family Move-in Meetings	This meeting will be an opportunity to connect with campus partners to hear about the move-in process and understand policies/procedures of living on campus.  Additionally, this session aims to provide support for families transitioning students to independent living.  Sessions are intended for families (not students). Family Move-In Meeting Recording
August, 24th, Wednesday Time: 7:00pm - 8:00 pm	Academic Preparedness	No matter the class type, virtual, in person, or even a mix, starting the academic year is a challenge with navigating the organization of class schedules, expectations, deadlines, and so much more!  This Academic Preparedness session will be a great way to learn success tips in guiding your student through the start of the academic year.  This session is led by the Director for First-Year Programs and Faculty member in the College of Arts, Humanities, Behavioral and Social Sciences for tips to support your student in navigating the start of the semester.
September 28th, Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Week #6 Check-in (Cougar Care Network & Co-Curricular Involvement)	The first 6 weeks of a student's transition to university life is filled with many emotions, challenges and life shifts.  This Fall 2022 marks its own unique set of transition changes with the repopulation of campus while still navigating events and classes in virtual spaces too.  Families- join our Cougar Care Network Team and Student Leadership & Involvement Center Director for an engaging session to best support your student in moving through these first six weeks and thriving on campus.
October 5th, Wednesday Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm	Midterm Resources	Midterms come in all different formats for students. From papers to projects and exams with assignments in between - the semester workload really gets into full swing at this stage. Hear about support from across campus (Library, tutoring, wellness resources and events for students), and how you can make a visit to campus with Family Weekend!
October 14th, Friday - October 16th, Sunday Time: TBD	Family Weekend!	Weekend full of campus events! More information to come soon!
November 2nd, Wednesday Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm	Preparing for Spring 2023 Enrollment	Spring class enrollment is just around the corner!  Connect with CSUSM's Academic  Advising to learn more about the process to best support your student into Spring Enrollment Season.
December 7th, Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Fraternity and Sorority Life	CSUSM has a deferred recruitment process, welcoming our newest CSUSM Cougars starting in the Spring semester.  Learn about our organizations, their philanthropy work, and how your student can join the community!
January 18th, 2023, Wednesday Time: 7:00pm - 8:00 pm	Get Involved! (Student Government Elections and Leadership Programs)	Spring is not too late to get involved at CSUSM, nor is it too late to get organized and plan the next few years of co-curricular involvement on campus to make the most of a student's time at CSUSM!
Febuary 22nd, 2023, Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Connecting with Student Centers	The Student Life Centers for Identity, Inclusion, and Empowerment focus on supporting our CSUSM students to thrive on campus.  Learn more about the LGBTQIA Pride Center, Women's and Gender Equity Center, Cross Cultural Center, Latin@/X Center and Black Student Center at CSUSM!
March 15th, 2023, Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Expanding Horizons  (Career Center, Internships, Study Abroad, Service Learning)	Internships, Career Center & Study Abroad Expanding Horizons at CSUSM and beyond will enrich a student's resume, career readiness and overall college experience!  Learn about services offered to CSUSM students to support expanding their horizons with Internships, Study Abroad, and so much more!
April 19th, 2023, Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Preparing for Fall 2023 Classes	Conversations with academic advising! Hear directly from the Office of Academic Advising about how the enrollment process works, degree planner, what the timeline is for fall enrollment and when to connect with academic advising.
May 3rd, 2023 Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00pm	Move-Out Meeting for families of students living in housing	TBD
May 10th, 2023, Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Volunteer Family Ambassador Information Session	Join the Family Ambassador Team and support the next class of CSUSM Cougars and their support system in a smooth transition to campus.  This webinar focuses on sharing more about what the role entails.

Family Move-In Meetings

Hosted by our Housing Department, and they have their own RSVP Link. This meeting will be an opportunity to connect with campus partners to hear about the move-in process and understand policies/procedures of living on campus.  Additionally, this session aims to provide support for families transitioning students to independent living.  Sessions are intended for families (not students)

Family Move-in Meeting Recording

Should you have any further questions, please contact New Student and Family Programs at Orientation@csusm.edu or give us a call (760) 750-4930

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