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1. Meet the department’s Graduate Advisor and ask about attending a program orientation 
2. Access  through 
3. Become familiar with the Academic Requirements Report
4. Register for classes
5. Obtain ºÚÁÏÍø Student ID from the University Bookstore
6. Activate and check 
7. Learn about  regarding Student Conduct
8. Purchase a parking permit and/or plan method of transportation and route to campus
9. Visit the Graduate Center located on the 2nd floor of the University Library and learn more about its services

• Enrollment Services consists of the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Records. Students are issued an enrollment appointment by Enrollment Services for each term. This is the first day/time the student can begin to register for classes via MyºÚÁÏÍø. Note key dates and deadlines for registration, financial aid, final exams, and graduation applications.
• Fees are due 30 days from registration or by the pre-semester payment deadline, whichever date comes first. Make sure to read all policies and deadlines.
• Students can adjust their course schedules during registration dates and before deadlines every semester.

• Students should meet with their Graduate Advisor early in their first semester.
• It is the policy of the faculty and administration to deal effectively with the student who practices cheating or .
• The Degree Planner helps students map their entire academic path to graduation through MyºÚÁÏÍø.
• Every semester, graduate students must be either (a) registered in a course, (b) enrolled in , or (c) taking an approved Educational Leave. Registration in GS 700 is restricted to graduate students who have completed all required coursework but need additional time to complete their thesis or project.
• Graduate students are placed on  when their cumulative grade-point average, or grade-point average on all courses applicable to the degree, falls below 3.0. Other post-baccalaureate students are placed on academic warning when their cumulative grade-point average falls below 2.5. 
• Students pursuing second baccalaureates, credentials, certificates, master's, or doctoral degrees may not repeat courses for grade forgiveness. However, they may repeat courses for grades averaged, which are not subject to unit limits.
• Students who stop taking courses before completing their program can apply for reinstatement to their program. Note that many programs require continuous enrollment, especially if a student applies for readmission after educational or catastrophic withdrawal.

•  is a nonprofit association organized by the University and is run by students. Services include the University Student Union, the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center, the Recycling Center, and the Student Recreation & Wellness Center. ASI also funds various scholarships, campus events and programs, and a student-run media division.
• Overseen by the Student Life and Development Office,  offer students opportunities to become active in the campus community by meeting new people, gaining leadership experience, and developing educational and extracurricular interests.
•  helps students achieve their academic goals and enhance their personal, intellectual, and social development through a broad range of programs and services.

• Office of Research & Sponsored Programs lists  where students can develop skills in applied research. Institutes and centers are organized by college.
• Annual ºÚÁÏÍø Student Research Competition showcases undergraduate and graduate student excellence in scholarship and creative activity. Components of student research include oral presentations to an audience of fellow students and a jury of distinguished faculty.
• Graduate Research Conference at ºÚÁÏÍø provides a forum for graduate students (master’s, credential, certificate, and doctoral) to showcase their scholarly work and their promise as future innovators, researchers, and academics. This cross-disciplinary event allows ºÚÁÏÍø graduate students from all fields of study to present their research and network with members of the entire ºÚÁÏÍø community.

•  offers intensive and customized programs to prepare international students for success in academic, professional, and conversational English.
•  is responsible for fulfilling the University’s global mission to engage students, scholars, faculty, and staff in various international education activities, including instruction and tutoring in English.
•  is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM), which provides access to cutting-edge software and other resources for academic and professional development.
• Graduate Center offers writing support for ºÚÁÏÍø students in all disciplines. Students can schedule a 45-minute appointment with a Graduate Writing Specialist for one-on-one assistance with all areas of graduate writing.
•  provides students with individualized assistance in public speaking, conversation, and group leadership through professional coaching and multimedia technology.
• Learning Assistance Center (located in the Horn Center, Room 104) provides students with a variety of academic support programs. The conversation lab and English as a Second Language (ESL) Writing and Tutoring services may be especially helpful for .
• ºÚÁÏÍø prides itself on the diversity of its students. ºÚÁÏÍø hosts a number of  on campus to provide academic and community support to students from diverse backgrounds.
• University Writing Center provides ongoing writing instruction to currently enrolled ºÚÁÏÍø students through one-on-one tutoring. Tutors teach strategies to aid students in each stage of the writing process. Schedule an appointment by visiting the Student Success Center building.

ºÚÁÏÍø has a wealth of information for . An essential resource is the  that provides immigration advising, insurance information, academic advising for first-year students, employment authorization matters, and advice on living in Long Beach.