Fall 2021 CNSM Questions and Answers

Masks are required on campus at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Students are required to complete their Covid Pre-Screening via Single Sign-On each day before arriving on campus.

Q: I have a question regarding my schedule, campus resources, university policies, and/or GE requirements, what should I do?

Please see the CNSM Advising online drop-in hours above.

Q: Who do I see/contact if I need assistance from my major department?

• For Biology Majors: For permits contact Christina Schneider, Student Support Coordinator (Christina.Schneider@csulb.edu). The Biology Department will be open for walk-ins M-F 8am-5pm. For assistance via Zoom, feel free to email Dessie Underwood, Department Chair (Dessie.Underwood@csulb.edu).
• For Chemistry Majors: For permit or assistance contact Mirna Henriquez (mirna.henriquez@csulb.edu) or Irma Sanchez (I.Sanchez@csulb.edu).
• For Math Majors: For permits and assistance contact Brian Gonzalez (Brian.Gonzalez@csulb.edu) or Sofia Aguilera (Sofia.Aguilera@csulb.edu)
• For Geology/Earth Science Majors: For permits or assistance contact Rick Behl (Richard.behl@csulb.edu) or Margaret Costello (Margaret.costello@csulb.edu)
• For Physics Majors: For permits or assistance contact the department office (lisa.dignadice@csulb.edu or korin.coombs@csulb.edu) or the department chair (andreas.bill@csulb.edu).

When contact department staff, please be sure to include your name, student ID number and the class section(s) you are looking to add/change.

Q: How can I find my assigned academic advisor and their contact information?

You can find your assigned advisor on: CNSM Find My Advisor.

Q: Where can I go to complete my online course if I am on-campus?

• University Library study spaces and computer lab is open for all students.
• The University Express Lab in the Student Success Centerhas a very limited computers and printers available for use. Reservations are highly recommended.
• Students can access many Wifi hotspots on campus to work outdoors: University Wifi spots
• Additional Study Spaces:
  • Outdoor tent available on 9/13
  • LH 151 (277 seats)
  • Spaces in LA2 and LA3
  • Dedicated space in COB
  • Horn Center should be available in October

Q: When will tutoring be available?

Tutoring at the Jensen SAS Center will begin on Tuesday September 7, 2021. For more information and updates, please visit CNSM Science and Math Tutoring.

Q: Where can I contact other services in the Jensen SAS Center?

For Health Professions Advising, please visit Pre-Health at the Beach page or contact HealthProfAdvising@csulb.edu

For Student Research programs, please visit: Jensen SAS Center.

Other Important Resources:

• Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements and Repopulation Information
• CSULB Laptop and Hotspot Loan Program
• Tuition and Student Financial Services
• Financial Aid
• CSULB Registration Information
• CSULB Counseling and Psychological Services
• CSULB Basic Needs