VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
February 7th – April 11th, 2026
The Cal State LA VITA Program provides free tax return preparation services for members of the community and Cal State Los Angeles students. We look forward to serving you when we open for tax season in February 7 - April 11, 2026.
Preview Day
Saturday, TBD, 2026
The goal of the Preview Days is to acquaint provisionally admitted students with the campus, introduce them to their academic College and department, provide them with information about our programs, services, and student organizations, and most importantly, encourage them to make Cal State LA their college choice for Fall 2026.
Honors Convocation
TBD
Celebrate our CBE students achievements. We will be honoring the following students: Dean’s List, New Honor’s College members, Special Recognition Awardees, New inductees into Beta Gamma Sigma, & Graduate Students who received a 3.5 or higher GPA and among top 5%.
CBE Spring Career Fair
TBD | Golden Eagle Ball Room
Your opportunity to meet with employers hiring all majors in the College of Business and Economics.
Excel Certification
The Microsoft Office Certification boosts students’ academic performance, prepares them for college demands, and opens doors to career opportunities. It is free for our current students.
Women in Data Science 2026
TBD | Live stream
For the tenth year, MIT, Harvard, and Microsoft New England are proud to collaborate with Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide to bring the WiDS regional conference to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Día De Los Muertos
TBD | Fall 2026
Celebrate and honor the spirit of Día De Los Muertos while exploring all that CBE has to offer!
- Learn about student programs, clubs, advising, and career development opportunities.
- Enjoy the altar on display, partake in festive actvities and enjoy light refreshments as you connect with our CBE community.
Recruit & Connect Series
TBD
A new way to connect directly with top employers, hear about their hiring needs, and expand your professional network.
Financial Fitness Program
TBD |Innovation Hub – Library North
Financial Fitness Workshop with Bruce Bolkin Learn how to build smart budget, avoid financial pitfalls and make your money work for you.
Accounting Student Success Video Competition Award Ceremony
Date: TBD
Golden Eagle Launch: Business Pitch Competition
TBD
Turn your ideas into reality with workshops, mentorship, and a $4,500 prize fund!
VITA Orientation
TBD
VITA is preparing for its recruiting season and will be hosting two orientation meetings.
Professor Talkback Series
Dates: TBD
Location: Instagram Live
Click: https://www.instagram.com/calstatelacbe/
Deloitte Cal State LA Roadshow
TBD
Locations:
1) Greenlee Plaza, next to the soccer fields
2) The headshots will be in Salazar Hall 256
CBE Brown Bag
TBD | NongShim Innovation Center
The CBE Brown Bag Series is a forum for faculty members in the College of Business and Economics to present their research in their prospective areas. The goal of the Brown Bag Series is to foster a vibrant and collaborative research environment by providing a space for an interactive discussion as well as possible collaboration on scholarly work.
Meet the Firms
TBD
An opportunity for business students to network with some of the biggest firms in the Los Angeles Area.
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CBE Faculty-Student Success Workshop
- Networking Mixer 2025
- Distinguished speakers (well-known people)
- Guest speakers (tied to faculty and courses)
- C-Suite speakers (corporate-level suite speakers)