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Fall 2023 classes begin Monday, August 21. Find details on how to view your class schedule, log in to the Canvas learning management system and more on our Academics and Learning webpage. Contact your instructors if you are unsure about how to start the semester in their classes.

Find information about campus COVID-19 protocols on Health Watch.

Learn more about the Office of the Dean of Students' Technology Loan ProgramFind additional technological resources that are available for students on the Student Technology Resources website.

Cal State LA has eight academic colleges. Colleges offer programs and resources, such as advising, and host workshops and events. Visit your college’s website to find important information, get answers to questions, and to stay connected.

For information on certificate and credential programs, visit the University Catalog. Find information about The Honors College.

  • College of Arts and Letters
    • Art (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts)
    • Chinese (Bachelor of Arts)
    • Communication (Bachelor of Arts)
    • Communication Studies (Master of Arts)
    • English (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • French (Bachelor of Arts)
    • Japanese (Bachelor of Arts)
    • Journalism (Bachelor of Arts)
    • Liberal Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
    • Music (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Music)
    • Philosophy (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Spanish (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Television, Film and Media Studies (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Television, Film and Theatre (Master of Fine Arts)
    • Theatre (Bachelor of Arts)
    • Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
  • College of Business and Economics
    • Accounting (Master of Science)
    • Business Administration (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration)
    • Business Analytics (Master of Science)
    • Economics (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Healthcare Management (Master of Science)
    • Information Systems (Master of Science)
  • College of Education
    • Counseling (Master of Science)
    • Education (Master of Arts)
    • Educational Administration (Master of Arts)
    • Educational Foundations (Master of Arts)
    • Educational Leadership (Doctor of Education)
    • Education for Social Change (Master of Arts)
    • Educational Technology (Master of Arts)
    • Rehabilitation Services (Bachelor of Science)
    • Special Education (Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy)
    • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master of Arts)
    • Urban Learning (Bachelor of Arts)
  • College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
    • Aviation Administration (Bachelor of Science)
    • Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
    • Computer Science (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
    • Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
    • Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Science)
    • Fire Protection Administration and Technology (Bachelor of Science)
    • Industrial and Technical Studies (Master of Arts)
    • Industrial Management (Master of Science)
    • Industrial Technology (Bachelor of Science)
    • Materials Science and Engineering (Master of Science)
    • Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
  • College of Ethnic Studies
    • Asian and Asian American Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
    • Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Pan-African Studies (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
  • Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services
    • Audiology (Doctor of Audiology)
    • Child Development (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Communicative Disorders (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Science)
    • Criminalistics (Master of Science)
    • Exercise Science (Bachelor of Science)
    • Food Science and Technology (Bachelor of Science)
    • Hospitality, Wellness, and Leisure Services (Bachelor of Science)
    • Kinesiology (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
    • Nursing (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice)
    • Nutritional Science (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
    • Public Health (Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Health)
    • Social Work (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Social Work)
  • College of Natural and Social Sciences
    • Anthropology (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Applied Science (Bachelor of Science)
    • Biochemistry (Bachelor of Science)
    • Biology (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
    • Chemistry (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
    • Environmental Science (Master of Science)
    • Geography (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Geological Sciences (Master of Science)
    • Geology (Bachelor of Science)
    • History (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Latin American Studies (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Mathematics (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
    • Natural Science (Bachelor of Science)
    • Physics (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
    • Political Science (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
    • Psychology (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science)
    • Public Administration (Master of Public Administration)
    • Sociology (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts)
  • College of Professional and Global Education (PaGE)
    • PaGE includes a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs designed for working professionals. View the PaGE website for details.

*College varies for Interdisciplinary Studies (Master of Arts, Master of Science)

Find academic dates, including the start of classes and observed holidays, on the Academic Calendar. Find important dates and deadlines, such as the deadline to add or drop classes and when grades are posted, from the University Registrar. 

You use your MyCalStateLA ID login information to access the MyCalStateLA portal, your University email, and other services. 

Your MyCalStateLA student portal has quick links to your University email, Canvas, Zoom, GET, and other services and software. You can also find important announcements and links to resources. 

Have questions or having trouble logging in? Contact the Information Technology Services Help Desk by phone at 323-343-6170, by email [email protected] or submit an IT Support Ticket

GET, or Golden Eagle Territory, is a personalized webpage with services and information tailored to you. In GET, you can view and update your personal contact information, view financial aid information, and search, plan and register for classes, among other tasks. 

You can access GET through your MyCalStateLA student portal in the Quick Launch section, or through the GETmobile appLearn more about GET

Cal State LA provides free or discounted software to eligible students, faculty and staff for use on their personal devices such as laptops or home computers. Find details about available software from ITS.

In addition, MyTools delivers software as an on-demand service to Cal State LA students, faculty and staff. MyTools provides secure access to virtual instances of commonly used software from anywhere, at any time, using a computer, laptop, tablet, or other mobile devices with an Internet connection. Learn more about MyTools.

Contact the Information Technology Services Help Desk by phone at 323-343-6170, by email at [email protected] or submit an IT Support Ticket

There are many ways to stay connected and get involved with the Cal State LA community. Visit our Student Activities webpage for more information on events and programming, student organizations, and more.

Stay up to date on news, events, messages and more by following Cal State LA on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Find other University social media accounts in our Social Media Directory.