Fall 2024 Newly Admitted Students

Advising and Registration Support Information

Congratulations on your admissions to CSUF and welcome to the College of Communications!

 

*More information on advising and registration will become available later in May. 

Be sure to meet all Office of Admissions deadlines including submission of your final official transcripts. Any questions about your transcripts should be sent to the Office of Admissions. Visit http://admissions.fullerton.edu/nextsteps.php . 

Check your CSUF campus e-mail account frequently so you don't miss out on important announcements.

What Is Your Intended Major?

The College of Communications houses four distinct departments and each department offers an academic major.
 
  • Cinema & Television Arts (CTVA)Opens in new window Department offers a major in CTVA: Students study areas such as critical studies, industry management, production, screenwriting.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMD)Opens in new window Department offers a major in COMD: Students study speech-language pathology or audiology, and prepare for careers in either private practice clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers, or hospitals.
  • Human Communications Studies (HCOM)Opens in new window Department offers a major in CMST: Students study the interpersonal dynamics of communication and public address and prepare for careers in communication research, human resources, organizational consulting, training & development, non-profit work, community organizations, and law school as some examples. The department houses the speech and debate team.
  • Communications (COMM)Opens in new window Department offers a major in COMM with four concentrations: Students select one concentration in either Advertising, Entertainment & Tourism, Journalism, or Public Relations in preparation for careers in mass media. 

Fall 2024 Transfer Students Checklist

Carefully review the steps listed below to prepare for FA'24. 

  • Accept admissions offer and pay enrollment administrative charge by May 15, 2024.
  • Priority deadline to submit final official transcript is July 1, 2024. Any questions about your transcript submission should be sent to the Office of Admissions. http://admissions.fullerton.edu/nextsteps.phpOpens in new window  
  • Choose one of following options after accepting your admissions offer:

    • Option 1: Attend a virtual New Student Advising and Registration Support Session.

      • We offered 19 virtual advising and registration support sessions between June 3 - July 11. Sign-ups have now concluded. 
      • If you missed attending one of our June/July transfer student advising sessions: you will need to check daily for an individual 25-minute appointment here: https://communications.fullerton.edu/advising/. Please note that advising appointments are limited; check back frequently as appointments open up to one week in advance. 
      • If you did not sign up for a June/July transfer student advising session (and are in the process of scheduling a make-up advising appointment) and have NOT yet enrolled for fall: to assist you with enrolling in Fall 2024 classes ASAP before meeting with an advisor, you may e-mail us your advising questions at collcommadvising@fullerton.edu. Please use your CSUF e-mail accountOpens in new window and include your name, CWID, intended major, and specific details about your advising questions. In most cases, we can some provide general information for you to begin registering for classes while you are in the process of scheduling an appointment. Please allow 3-5 business days for a response; in the meantime, continue to check https://communications.fullerton.edu/advising/ frequently for appointment openings.  

    • Option 2: Attend a Transfer Orientation (TSO):  

Fall 2024 First Time Students (freshmen) Checklist

Carefully review the steps listed below to prepare for FA'24. 

  • Accept admissions offer and pay enrollment administrative charge by May 15, 2024.
  • Priority deadline to submit final official transcript is July 1, 2024. Any questions about your transcript submission should be sent to the Office of Admissions. http://admissions.fullerton.edu/nextsteps.phpOpens in new window  
  • Attend a mandatory New Student Orientation (NSO)
  • Please note that incoming first time students will register in-person the day of your orientation. 
Helpful Tips:
  • Check your CSUF email daily for important updates from the University. If you are unfamiliar with your CSUF Office 365 Outlook email account, please click here to learn more.Opens in new window
  • Activate your FREE CSUF access to Zoom.Opens in new window We recommend you use your authenticated CSUF Zoom account for the advising session. If you need technical support, please contact the IT Student Help DeskOpens in new window .