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Advising Information overview

Make the right connections
We are here to help you explore and create an academic
plan that is right for you!

Career Advisors
Help you narrow down your choices of interest, clarify your values,
and determine life goals. Once you’ve declared a major, we will
prepare you for your professional career through resume and
interview workshops and connect you with employment recruiters
who participate in our career fairs.

Academic Advisors
Help you put together an educational plan that is right for you and
support you through your academic journey each step of the way!
Academic advisors can help you with the following:
• Guidance through the general education (GE) requirements
• Selection of appropriate courses
• Understanding of CSUMB academic requirements
• Monitor your academic progress to ensure
completion of requirements
• Information about declaring and changing majors
• Serve as a resource to other campus support services,
where appropriate

Faculty Mentors
Provide valuable connections between learning in the major to
graduate schools and beyond. They can provide information on
research and discipline-focused pursuits, and help you apply
theoretical learning to the world of work.

Advisor Contact List
Where to go for advising if you have declared your major:
csumb.edu/advising > Contact > Contact Your Major Advisor

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