Family Engagement

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Family Academy

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Family Academy is designed for family supporters of first-time freshmen and first-semester transfer students. These sessions offer resources to help you better understand your student’s new college journey.

Family Academy Schedule
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The Lecture Series

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Join fellow supporters for a lecture from one of our esteemed university faculty members! 

February '27 - TBD

April '27 - TBD

Other Family Resources

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Erika J. Glazer Family Dreamers Resource Center

Legal assistance with DACA and other immigration-related needs is available for free to the Cal State LA community.

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Luckman Fine Arts Complex

The Luckman Fine Arts Complex is where the transformative power of the arts is celebrated, elevated, and made available for all.

Luckman Website
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What is FERPA?

Academic records are protected under FERPA and are not considered Directory Information.

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Housing & Residence Life

Living on campus means built-in support, real connections, and more time to focus on your goals.

Live at Cal State LA!
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University Bookstore

Stop by the university bookstore—grab school spirit, parent merchandise, and everything your student needs in one place.

Shop Now!
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Campus Safety

At the Cal State LA Department of Public Safety, we serve and protect our community.

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Family & Supporter Orientation

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Family & Supporters are invited to attend First Flight Orientation alongside their freshman students.

Summer '26 First Flight Orientation seats are now available! Reserve your seat under your student's orientation portal.

#GoldenEagleFamily 

 

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Arts & Entertainment

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Take advantage of some of the fun and exciting events happening on campus! 

For more information, please contact our department.