Cal State LA, Soar in 4

Winter, May, and Summer Sessions can help you Soar in 4 by accelerating progress toward your degree. With these sessions, you can:

•Complete degree requirements to stay on track for your graduation
•Benefit from compressed course schedules and focused classes
•Receive more individual attention from your instructor with smaller class sizes

Cost: $320 per unit, no student fees, and students who qualify for Pell Grant may now utilize part of their overall Pell Grant eligibility in summer if they enroll in at least 6 units.

To learn more, visit:

Winter: calstatela.edu/Winter
May Session: calstatela.edu/MaySession
Summer Session: calstatela.edu/Summer

And to check your eligibility for summer Pell, visit: http://www.calstatela.edu/financialaid/summer-pell-grant

Welcome back from Spring Break -- Fall 2018 registration begins today!

And don't forget to check out Summer 2018 course offerings as well; it's a a great way to stay on track to meet your graduation goals.

Schedule of Classes To view Cal State L.A.'s Schedule of Classes online, click here.To view a digital version of the Schedule of Classes, click here.

Don't forget three important Spring Semester 2018 deadlines coming up on Monday, February 5:

1) Spring 2018 No Record drop deadline (use GET to drop)
2) Spring 2018 add deadline (includes application for CR/NC or A, B, C/NC grading and the WPE (UNIV 4000)
3) Last day for partial refunds (reduction in unit load)

Sign-ups Begin today, Friday, February 2, 2018, for the Cultural Grad Celebrations!

If you’re graduating in May 2018, stop by the Cross Cultural Centers (2nd Floor, U-SU) for information on the four Cultural Graduate Celebrations open to all students: Asian Pacific Islander, Black/Pan-African, LGBT/Queer Pride, and Chicanx/Latinx/Raza Grad Celebrations. Information and registration available through 4 p.m. on March 29.

Contact the CCC at (323) 343-5001 or visit the celebrations' webpage at http://www.calstatelausu.org/ccc-cgc.

Are you interested in running for a position in ASI, your student government? Not sure where to start? Stop by the ASI General Election "So You Want To Run?" Info Session to learn about the election process, available positions and much more.

The even takes place Friday, February 2, 2018, 10:00am to 11:30am, in the Montebello Room, 3rd Floor, University-Student Union.

Need help managing your money?

Attend the Financial Reboot, an informative workshop on navigating complex topics such as the new tax reform, planning for life changes, immigration reform, the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number process and so much more. Brought to you by the Cal State LA Alumni Association, H&R Block and Cal State LA Federal Credit Union.

The event takes place Thursday, February 1, 2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Golden Eagle Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Golden Eagle Building.

Don't forget: Graduation Applications for Summer 2018 are due Thursday, February 1!

Join the Immigration Forum, a discussion on recent changes to immigration policy. Get updates on DACA and TPS, learn about services and resources, and voice your concerns. Guest speakers will include: Raphael J. Sonenshein, executive director of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs; Shiu-Ming Cheer, senior staff attorney at the National Immigration Law Center; Robert Yonemoto Jr., director of student support at Cal State LA; Marcos Montes, vice president for external affairs for Associated Students, Inc.; and a staff attorney from the Central American Resource Center.

The even will take place Thursday, February 1, 2018 , from 3:00pm to 4:30pm in the Golden Eagle Ballrooms 1 & 2, 2nd Floor, Golden Eagle Building. Contact the Division of Student Life for more information.

Meet the CSU Student Trustees at a "Coffee Talk" on Thursday, February 1, 2018, 2:30pm to 3:30pm, in the Cross Cultural Centers, 2nd Floor, U-SU.

CSU Student Trustees are appointed by the governor and serve as your voice on the board. The CSU Board of Trustees adopts policies governing the CSU system and has authority over educational policy, finance and campus planning. This is your opportunity to engage with your representatives. Attend the Coffee Talk and ASI board meeting to meet, mingle, ask questions or raise concerns.

Looking for a new way to take care of mind, body, and soul? Explore qi gong on Wednesday, January 31 at 11:00 A.M. in the Los Angeles Room, 3rd Floor, University-Student Union.

With roots in ancient Chinese culture, qi gong has helped people coordinate the body, breath and mind for over 4,000 years. Come engage in a series of meditative movements led by the world-renowned Master Jason Tsou.

"Calming the Mind, Body and Soul: An Introduction to Qi Gong" is presented by the Asian Pacific Islander Student Resource Center and Eric Kohatsu of the Psychology Department.

Want to dig deeper into service learning?

On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 3:00pm, come learn about "Service Learning as a Political Act."

Disrupting assumptions and commonsensical ideologies of "service," Kortney Hernandez, of the Center for Engagement, Service, and the Public Good at Cal State LA, presents a clear and systematic analysis through a decolonizing lens that unveils the rampant contradictions within the service learning field.

The event will take place in the U-SU Theatre, 1st Floor, University-Student Union. A reception follows in the Cross Cultural Centers.

Welcome to spring semester 2018, Golden Eagles!