Registation Instructions
For New and Readmitted Students
Registration Instructions - Quick and Easy
Step 3: Register using
STAR
Registration Instructions - Detailed
Step 1: GET YOUR STUFF
Buy a
University Catalog
and a
Schedule of Classes at the University Square Bookstore,
located in the University Student Union. The Schedule of
Classes is generally available for purchase six weeks prior to
the beginning of the term. Using the catalog and the class
schedule, plan a tentative program of study.
Step 2: GET YOUR ADVICE
Visit your major department or division for advisement
to finilize your class selections.
(Refer to Academic Advisement in the Schedule of Classes
for a list of all departments and divisions and corresponding
academic programs and advisers.) Undecided majors receive
academic advisement at the Academic Advisement Center,
Library South, Palmer Wing, 1040A.
Step 3: CHECK YOUR RESIDENCY
If your residence status (explained in you admission letter)
is "Nonresident of
California-pending" and you believe you are a California
resident, mail or bring in the documents previously requested
to Student Affairs 101 as soon as possible. This allows your
residence status to be reviewed and/or changed prior to
registration.
Step 4: CHECK YOUR HEALTH
HEALTH CLEARANCE: All new students born after
December 31, 1956 must provide the Student Health Center
with acceptable proof of immunity to both measles and
rubella (MR). In addition, all new students who are 18 years
of age or younger, must provide proof of being immunized
against the hepatits B virus. Students will not be able to
register for a second quarter until these requirements have
been completed. The Student Health Center will offer MR
clinics for those who are unable to provide written proof. You
are advised to call the MR HOT LINE at (323) 343-3300 for
complete instructions and clinic fees.
Step 5: PAY YOUR FEES
The Cashiers' Office must receive your full fee payment at least three
full working days before you may register through STAR. You must submit
your fee payment by U.S. mail or in the Cashiers' Office drop box,
Administration 128. Except for CASH, there is no in-person fee payment for
STAR registration. (Please be aware that the University is not responsible
for delays in the receipt of fee payments sent by U.S. mail.) Refer to the
Fee Analysis Form
on page 20 of the Schedule of Classes.
Step 6: GET YOUR CLASSES
STAR instructions
are found on pages 9-12 of the
Schedule of Classes. You will be receiving your
Personal Identification Number (PIN), in a separate mailing.
The PIN is the 'password' to access STAR and should be
kept separately from your Student Identification Number
(SID). If you do not receive your PIN,
or you have lost or forgotten this number, you will
need to bring an acceptable ID card (i.e. driver's license,
California ID card or your Golden Eagle One Card photo ID,
etc.) to the Office of Enrollment Services, Administration 146
to obtain your PIN number in person. PIN numbers are
never given out over the telephone. fees and times to obtain
your Golden Eagle One Card photo ID are listed on page 15
of the Schedule of Classes.
The Fine Print
These registration instructions have been compiled by the Office of University
Admissions staff to help make sure your registration proceeds smoothly and any
problems encountered can be quickly solved. To successfully register, please
take the time to carefully read and follow the Long Form instructions. For questions
about your admission, call the Office of University Admissions
at (323) 343-3901. Questions about your major program or other degree requirements
can be answered by an academic adviser in your major department or division. Phone
numbers for these advisers appear in each quarter's Schedule of Classes. Phone numbers
for other frequently called offices appear in the schedule on the page entitled "Answers
to Your Questions." For registration information, please call (323) 343-3900. We also
have a list of
e-mail and web addresses you may find useful.
It is very important that, as a first step, you buy the
University Catalog and the Schedule of Classes at the University
Square bookstore, located in the University-Student Union. Thoroughly read all sections
that pertain to registration and keep both the schedule and the catalog handy. Remember,
you are responsible for knowing the contents, and your advisement sessions will be much
more beneficial if you are well prepared. Following is a brief summary of the contents
of the catalog and class schedule.
University Catalog
The University Catalog, published
every other year, contains regulations, requirements and policies for Cal State L.A.
students. Also included are complete academic programs of all types (degrees, credentials,
certificates, minors, etc.) and descriptions (including prerequisites and corequisites) of
all courses contained within those programs. General information about the campus, student
services, complete lists of full-time faculty and administrators, and other important
details are included in the catalog.
Schedule of Classes
The Schedule of Classes is
printed every quarter and is generally available about two weeks before registration
for continuing students begins.
Contents include:
- academic and cultural calendars
- all courses offered that quarter
- a current fees list
- a sample drop request form
- changes in academic programs and courses
- the General Education program
- the final examination schedule for the quarter
- graduation application information deadlines
- academic advisers for every program
- detailed instructions for orientation, registration, and program changes
- the required fee analysis form
- all courses added and changed in the curriculum since the general catalog was printed
- Future Course Offerings - all courses in the curriculum and quarters in which
each is generally offered
- detailed information about academic petitions
- important test fees and information
- fees, deadlines, and policies unavailable or changed since the general catalog was printed
Using the class schedule and catalog for reference, carefully review the requirements
for your major before you plan your first quarter program. Jot down questions to ask your
academic adviser when you present your course list for approval and signature. Many
courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites; these are listed in the catalog. Other
restrictions are listed as footnotes in the class schedule. Be sure to check these
restrictions before attempting to enroll in classes each quarter. Plan your academic
program to ensure that you are taking the courses in the proper sequences. Try to plan
an alternative schedule in case one or more of the classes you request is closed or
cancelled.
We welcome you to Cal State L.A. and wish you a very successful educational
career.
Registration Dates for New and Re-Admitted Students
Fall Quarter 2001
August 29, 2001 - September 14, 2001
Fall Quarter 2001 Begins September 20, 2001
Winter Quarter 2002
November 28, 2001 - January 4, 2002
Winter Quarter 2002 Begins January 7, 2002
Spring Quarter 2002
March 13, 2002 - March 29, 2002
Spring Quarter 2002 Begins April 2, 2002
